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Mug Rugs seem to be a popular item and are quick to stitch out. But, I wondered, if I already have a quilted block, how can I make it a mug rug. This got me looking at the features of the Design Center on the Brother Dream Machine with upgrade to version 2. Any quilted … Read More
EDITOR’S NOTE: Yes, it is September! No, you haven’t lost a few months! Quilts take time, so we thought it best to bring you this wonderful Christmas quilt in plenty of time to have it actually made to enjoy for the holidays! Create a Christmas keepsake with this gala stippled Disney character quilt. Hang it, … Read More
I’ll totally admit it… Sometimes I see ideas floating around the interweb and, hmmm I just don’t think that’s for me. One such idea was the orange peel. I’m just not into hand appliqué or folding the fabric over and all that jazz, it all seemed like a lot of fuss for something that I … Read More
Sew a sweet quilt block with the classic look of candy hearts and loving sentiments. This quick and easy log cabin block looks great when you choose bright “candy like” colors. Instructions show you how to decorate the patchwork block with an easy in-the-hoop appliqué and bold lettering. Stitch as many blocks as you like … Read More
Okay so prior to this recent holiday season, I very rarely got inspired by holiday projects. Like I always thought they were cool and cute and stuff, but I prefer to work on projects that feel like me and most of those projects didn’t. And then this idea popped into my head that allowed me … Read More
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to freshen up your home with budget friendly updates. How about updating your décor with new bath towels? Trim a hand towel with simple strips of fabric and then accent with an appliqué using instructions from our coordinating Free Design project. Use the foot of … Read More
Looking for a quick way to update your décor? This classy set of towels is trimmed with nothing more than a bit of fabric and a stylish Brother embroidery design. A simple change of thread colors gives the design a whole new look! These instructions show how to trim the towel with the diamond shaped … Read More
286 Embellishing Christmas stockings with applique is a fun way to utilize decorative stitches on the Brother sewing machine and ScanNCut! Mix and match other colors of felt for a completely different look, remember you are the designer. Machines: Sewing Machine: ST371HD Strong & Tough ScanNCut Supplies: FREE Stocking Pattern PDF Download for A4 size … Read More
If you don’t know the world of improv piecing quilt blocks, it is a gloriously freeing experience that gets me all zen-like and makes me feel like a painter with fabric. In a nutshell, I have a general idea of what I want the final image to be (in this instance a poinsettia) and I … Read More
A little fabric and a little time are all you need to add a bright spot of color to your holiday décor. If a long and skinny hanging isn’t what you want, just vary the number of motifs to create a square or rectangular pillow. For the quickest of projects, arrange just four ornaments on … Read More
Make these quick In-The-Hoop coasters to brighten up your home for the holidays or to give away as special gifts! Frame shapes built into Brother embroidery machines are a focal point on the coasters and allow for creating this project entirely in the hoop. Visit the Brother embroider design download site, www.ibroidery.com for a multitude … Read More
Pillows are an easy way to add holiday cheer to a room. They’re small, can be fast to make, and if you take the insert out, the covers can be stored and changed often through out the year. They’re also a good project to try when you are learning a new skill…like free motion handwriting … Read More
Paper Pieced with all the Fixins With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I knew that I wanted to find a cute project that I could finish before the big day. I went on a mad dash, scouting the internet in search of something that fit my aesthetic and boom, I came across this awesome sauce 25”x30” Paper … Read More
Quilted Ombre Table Runner: Strip Piecing, Quilting, and Facing to Finish The holidays are fast approaching and whether it’s for yourself or you’re making it as a gift, a new table runner always brightens up a dining table in one easy step! Pick a pack of precut fat quarters in a range of shades and … Read More
I do all of the binding for my quilts completely by machine, instead of finishing it by hand. Traditionally, binding is sewn by machine to the front of a quilt, turned around to the back and hand sewn. The technique that I’ve developed is a bit different than binding is traditionally done, because I sew … Read More
Border prints are fun, but stitched borders that you create yourself are even better! You control the design elements and colors, the width of the border, and its placement. By stitching a border across the middle of a fabric strip, we set the stage for a pouf of a pillow, and the edges of the … Read More
Throw pillows are such a great accent and a perfect way to add a touch of your own creativity! In this project, you will not only learn how to sew a pillow, but how to embellish the fabric with circles of yarn, ribbon, and decorative stitching. Have you ever tried sewing a perfectly round circle? Circles … Read More
Pillow covers are a great way to bring a fresh change to your home décor. My “Improv Log Cabin Pillow Cover Tutorial” features an improvisational patchwork technique that creates a completely unique design. The pillow cover has an envelope closure, so that you can remove the insert for laundering. It’s simple to put together, which … Read More