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When I found out that a dear friend of mine was going to be a great-grandmother for the first time (whoo-hoo!), I thought this would be the perfect project to create and share. Follow the steps below to build your very own adorable fleece baby blanket! Skill level: Easy Machines used: THE Dream Machine® XV8550D … Read More
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
Choose your favorite method for quilting – free-motion or software, simple or advanced – and make a beautiful basket for storage or to dress up a gift. These instructions will walk you through the process using un-pieced fabric and Dream Motion Pro software, either with the simplicity of Select & Sew or the versatility of … 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
Have you fallen in love with a big, lively print and then not quite know what to do with it? The print gets lost when it’s cut into small pieces! This easy quilt is a perfect answer. The blocks are relatively large, but the lap-size quilt doesn’t take a lot of fabric. The border provides … Read More
Did you know that on some of the Brother machines you can sew in many directions without turning the fabric? Today I want to show you how easy it is to use directional sewing for attaching straps. This would be ideal for strengthening the straps on the Canvas Tote Bag Sewalong. Machine Used: Brother DreamWeaver … Read More
Choosing Quilting Designs for Your Quilt on Fresh Quilting (Episode 100-1) Design from a fresh perspective. Free motion quilt artist Christina Cameli echo quilts and contrasts curves and lines to create new designs. In this episode, Christina demonstrates using quilting motifs to emphasize the best parts of your quilt whether it’s color, block or fabric. … Read More
It’s like magic: you write on a tablet screen with a pencil-shaped stylus, and your machine stitches your words onto fabric! What a great way to personalize your quilts, whether you use it to add a subtle signature to your quilting or to personalize a project with someone’s name. First Things Here are a few … Read More
Chances are, you won’t always want to quilt in squares or straight rows. Triangles add life to a quilt and are really popular in the modern quilt movement. Plus, you can put two or four triangles together inside a square, or use six to make a hexagon…Happily, there are lots of possibilities for stitching three-cornered … Read More
Taking care of your machine is easier than you may think, this includes changing your needle regularly. (The necessary tool even came with your machine!) It’s also important to use the correct needle for your project as it can make all of the difference in the end results. Not sure how to change the needle … Read More
This post could also be titled “How to Quilt a Bed-Sized Project on an Apartment-Friendly Frame.” With the Zone-to-Zone fabric management system built into THE Dream Motion™ Pro Software, it really is possible to align and quilt an overall design. Once you understand the basics, it’s a straightforward process. Editor’s Note: Jumping in here at … Read More
Not sure if you’re winding your bobbins correctly? We’ve got you covered! How to Wind and Thread Your Bobbin Learn just how easy it is to wind and thread bobbins for your Brother Sewing Machine. This video shows you how to wind a bobbin on your sewing machine, also utilizing your speed control. Be sure … Read More
So one of my friends wanted me to make her a shirt with a quilted woven pocket on it and of course I said yes, because saying no is hard. But really I didn’t think it would work. In my head, it would be too heavy and bulky and would make the shirt drape weirdly. … Read More
First Steps for Perfect Quilting Design Placement with THE Dream Motion™ PRO THE Dream Motion™ PRO software offers a lot of tools for placing your chosen design on a quilt. Where to begin? Let’s look at a few of the placement options available in the easy Select & Sew function and talk about when and … Read More
So if you are even remotely familiar with me, you know that I’m a weaving machine. However, up until now, I’ve been skittish to quilt my weaves. In my head, I thought it would detract from the design, so I never went for it, but really I was just chicken and used that as my … Read More
Beautiful Table Settings with PatternCAD™ & THE Dream Motion™ PRO When you’re learning to use new software and equipment, it’s nice to practice on plain cloth where glitches or mistakes won’t wreak havoc on a laboriously pieced quilt top. Solid fabric is also perfect for experimenting with stitch patterns because the quilted design is clearly … Read More
So Foundation Paper Piecing is super-duper fun. It also allows for a consistent precision that is impossible to reproduce by machine piecing even on my best days. And the utility ranges from being able draw and reproduce a block with pen and paper to creating works of art in a paint-by-number fashion with fabric that … Read More
Looking for a FREE Garment Pattern to start this weekend? Learning to sew can be life changing. Not only do you suddenly have the ultimate choice in colors, shapes and textures, but you can build the perfect set of classic wardrobe staples that make your friends and family look to you as the one to … Read More