Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
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…
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…
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…
It’s that time of year again – haunted houses, black cats, bats, and trick or treat fun! It’s also a time for Halloween parties and my latest project is a perfect hostess (or host) gift. A bottle of wine packaged in a unique gift bag covered with ribbons, decorative cords, rickrack, and other trims – […] Read more…
It’s February and if you’d like to add a little Valentine flavor to your home decor, then today’s project may be just the thing. This pillow is made completely with scraps, and is created with a little piecing, a little applique, and a little quilting. Go through your scraps and find an assortment of pink […] Read more…
Love machine embroidery? Using your embroidery machine is a great way to make gifts. It’s useful for making last minute gifts because beautiful embroidery designs can really elevate the look of readymade items such as towels, tote bags, garments, etc. To get the most out of your holiday stitching time, CLICK HERE to download this […] Read more…
When putting up your Christmas tree and placing decorations around the house, don’t forget to add a cheerful look to the décor of each room. Placing holiday throw pillows on sofas, chairs, beds, and benches is a quick and easy way to carry the theme of the season throughout the entire house. I made a […] Read more…
Here’s a simple Halloween mantel cover made by Kari Curley with just one evening of sewing. Kari is the owner of the BERNINAland group where you can ask questions and chat about all things BERNINA. Patchwork Presser Feet The seams in this easy project have quarter inch seam allowances so using a Patchwork presser foot […] Read more…