Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
How much do you know about sewing machine needles? Every sewing machine requires a needle to carry the thread through the fabric. It is one of the most important parts of the machine, even though it is one of the most inexpensive parts. From the invention of the sewing machine until now, the needle has […] Read more…
Sewers usually find out about walking feet when learning quilting techniques. It is useful for straight stitch quilting and does a much better job than a regular presser foot (keep reading to find out why). But there are many more reasons to own and use a walking foot. It is helpful for all types of […] Read more…
New students are joining the Feet-ology course every day! We have a great group learning all about the complete collection of BERNINA presser feet. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to take advantage of the half price sale. Below is a rerun of the post from last week just in case you’re […] Read more…
Here it is – the middle of May! Summer is almost here and it’s a great time to get creative! (Of course, it’s always a great time to get creative…). My Feet-ology course may be just what you need to find new presser feet and fun techniques to get you inspired. We have a great […] Read more…
Hi All, It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted. I’m on a deadline for a new BERNINA Big Book coming up and it gets a little crazy! I’ll let you know when it’s available. So today I have not one, but two, short videos for you. #1 – Paper Piecing Tips Paper piecing […] Read more…
This fully lined drawstring bag can be used for almost anything. It goes together quickly and can be made in any size. I made this one to use as a tech bag – a place to corral phone chargers, cords, and ear buds. The finished size of the bag is 6 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ […] Read more…
I’ve got great news about Sewfeet.com! At least I think it’s great and I know some of you will too because I’ve had several requests about the possibility of printing my projects that I post in the Sewfeet blog. I looked into it and you now have two options – Print and PDF. At the […] Read more…
I meet so many sewers who are sooo creative. They consider themselves artists and some of the beautiful ways they express themselves is through sewing, machine embroidery, quilting and other pursuits using needle and thread. But I meet way more sewers that tell me, “I’m just not creative” or “I could never be an artist”. […] Read more…
Do you struggle through the sewing process as you create with fabric, needle, and thread? Or maybe it comes pretty easy to you but when you are finished, you just aren’t satisfied with the look of the finished project. If you are not happy with your sewn projects, it may be time to go back […] Read more…
Here’s one of my favorite sayings: If you always do what you always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. I see a lot of students in my classes that have sewn for years and make beautiful and useful fabric projects, but they work with only a few basic techniques. Some have amazing results […] Read more…