Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
There are so many ways to sew – quilting, making garments, sewing items for your home, embroidering by machine, and more. Even though we may enjoy different types of sewing, there is at least one thing all sewists have in common. We all have scraps of fabric left over from every project we make. And […] Read more…
Most sewers know that the Halloween season is the busiest time for fabric and craft stores. Everyone is looking for costumes, and “Hey! Why not sew one? For some sewers this is the ONLY time they get the sewing machine out of the closet and try to remember how to turn it on. And there […] Read more…
If you want to change the décor of your home, decorative pillows are the way to go. If you want to do it quickly, these super simple pillows are the answer. With just a few steps and a little bit of time, you can make several of these pillows to give a warm, cozy feel […] Read more…
I‘ve seen this easy method of piecing a quilt block in a number of places and I think it is a great way to piece a quilt in a short time or use as a beginner block for new quilters. It is a simple pattern that goes together quickly, partly because it starts with pre-cut […] Read more…
I am drawn to Kaffe Fasset fabrics because of the complex patterns and vibrant colors (as are many sewers). But when I have used his fabrics before, I’ve always looked for one or more solids to calm things down a bit. But this time, not only am I not adding solids, I decided to bring […] Read more…
Wow – summer is going by quickly! It’s been a busy one for me so far and I haven’t had time to come up with a new project, so I’m featuring the Fourth of July project I posted last year. It’s fun to sew and anyone can make this. It is a holiday placemat that […] Read more…
Summer is coming and this simple drawstring tote is great for trips to the beach or swimming pool, sleepover parties, and just about any place you need to carry supplies and/or a change of clothing. 4-thread Overlock Stitch This fully lined bag has a finished size of 18” x 18” but is easy to resize […] Read more…
Lucky you if your sewing machine has lettering. You can easily create labels and tags for your quilt, garments, and almost all of your projects! I like to stitch on twill tape, and I have a great tip for easily stitching down the center of the tape. I’m sewing on my BERNINA 790 PLUS but […] Read more…
I’ve had a BERNINA L 860 serger for more than a year and I have hardly used it! One of my resolutions for 2024 is put it to work and this post is the first one of the year. I made a custom quilted tote for my favorite device – my mini iPad. Quilting with […] Read more…
Another Thanksgiving is over and I hope yours was happy and healthy. We had a family dinner with good food and lots of pie! Every time we have a large dinner, I wish I had more trivets and hot pads to protect my tabletop from hot dishes. I’ve decided to get busy, so I’ll be […] Read more…