Sewing organization tips

Displaying and Organizing Threads

FEBRUARY 18, 2016 WEALLSEW You know that old adage “A place for everything and everything in its place?” We think this piece of advice is really important for your sewing space! Keeping things organized where...
Make a flatlock throw blanket

How to Make a Flatlock Throw Blanket

MAY 4, 2021 HAYLEY GRZYCH This blanket is a quick and easy project to put together and is inspired by quilting, but made completely with an overlocker! Using a classic log cabin construction and a...
Making a sewing machine mat

Sewing Machine Mat Tutorial

APRIL 13, 2018 ERIKA MULVENNA I made my first sewing machine mat a few years ago from a bit of unused patchwork, and I loved using it! But when I upgraded from a 5 Series...
Making overlocker jewelry

How to Make Overlocker Jewelry

APRIL 11, 2022 MARY BECK I love my BERNINA L 890 overlocker because it’s so easy to use, takes the guesswork out of threading and stitch selection, and gives a professional look to my projects....
Making decorative cleaning gloves

Decorative Cleaning Gloves

JUNE 13, 2022 SUE O'VERY-PRUITT Have you ever heard the saying, “A clean house is a sign of a broken sewing machine”? I always laugh when I see it, even though no mater what I...
Portable playing card mat

How to Make a Portable Playing Card Mat

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 ERIKA MULVENNA This playing card mat may look simple, but it hides a secret pocket and ties on the back for keeping cards safe and secure. Finishing at 21″ x 21″, the...
Temperature Quilt - Part One

How to Make a Temperature Quilt, Part One

MAY 23, 2022 ERIKA MULVENNA Learn how to make a simple temperature quilt that chronicles daily high temperatures throughout the period of a year. This quilt finishes at 4 1/2′ wide by 5′ long, the...
Double-pocket oven mitt

How to Make a Double-pocket Oven Mitt

JANUARY 20, 2022 AYNSLEY CAMPBELL A double-pocket oven mitt is perfect for any time of the year! Create one to bring an extra pop of color to your kitchen, or give it as a hostess...
Free motion quilted coaster

Twelve Steps to Free-Motion Quilting

MARCH 2, 2016 LORI KENNEDY Are you ready to machine quilt?  In less than five minutes, you can have your machine ready to create gorgeous free motion quilting (FMQ). Whether your sewing machine is old...