~Rebecca Kemp Brent, Brother Sews Ambassador For more on the basics of patchwork crafting and quilting, check out the following links: https://www.brother-usa.com/home/patchwork-quilt https://www.brother-usa.com/home/how-to-make-a-quilt Stop! Did you see Part 1? Check it out here: http://blog.brothersews.com/quilting/quiltbroidery-tips-tricks-part-1/ Welcome back to our discussion of Quiltbroidery, that fertile land where hooped machine embroidery and quilting come together to make … Read More
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Quilted Spring Table Runner
This modern table runner will have you ready for spring showers and blooming flowers. Materials: Brother Sewing Machine capable of using a Brother couching foot (this project used the Brother Luminaire XP1 with both upgrades) Brother ScanNCut SDX225 12”x12” Fabric Mat CADXMATF12 Brother “J” foot for general sewing Brother “O” foot for free-motion quilting … Read More
Turn a Quilt into a Coat
~Emily Thompson, Brother Sews Ambassador It’s February, and here on the Brother Sews blog we are all about keeping cozy! I’m so excited to share this fun upcycle project with you today. Turn a cozy quilt or blanket into a DIY coat to keep you warm all winter long. Years ago I made my … Read More
Best Mom Ever Apron
Show Mom how much you love her with this embroidered Apron. Pieced quilt block instructions are included, or, you can use those orphan quilt blocks from other projects. Common Abbreviations Used WOF – Width of Fabric RST – Right Sides Together WST – Wrong Sides Together All Seam Allowances are a SCANT ¼” unless … Read More
Quiltbroidery Tips & Tricks, Part 1
~ Rebecca Kemp Brent, Brother Sews Ambassador February is National Embroidery Month, and March celebrates quilting. What better way to enjoy them both than a bit of Quiltbroidery? What is Quiltbroidery? Quiltbroidery lies at the intersection of quilting (including piecing and appliqué) and machine embroidery. It ranges from stitching machine-embroidery designs on patchwork … Read More
Holiday Quilted Hexagons: Table Mat, Wall Hanging, and More
Start with just one fashionable hexagon and use the Luminaire 2’s Quilting Borders to create a quick and lovely cover for a small table or a wall hanging to give your décor a holiday lift. Leave out the central hexagon to convert your project to a Christmas-tree skirt! Materials Note: Yardages based on woven cotton … Read More
Comfy and Cozy Fly Away Quillow
A quillow is a unique and wonderful thing to have on hand anywhere. What is a quillow? A quillow is a pillow which unfolds into a “quilt” or blanket. With THE Dream Machine or a Brother Disney embroidery/sewing combo, you can make one which will be a welcome gift for anyone. This one is fleece … Read More
Fun Quilted & Embroidered Jewelry Mat Project
I was playing around with metallic thread and satin fabric and ended up with a fabulous mat to hold my jewelry! I could think of other uses for this as well, not to mention it would make an awesome gift! You can make the mat any size you like, but I am going to stick … Read More
Using a Single Quilting Pattern Four Different Ways
When we use words like “unlimited potential” to describe the THE Dream Motion Pro software, it’s not just advertising! The designs that come with the program can be combined using the tools in the software to create so many combinations for a complete quilt. Sometimes an all-over quilt pattern may be just what you want … Read More
Video: Angela Wolf using a Twin Needle for Quilting
A twin needle for quilting? Why not! Watch as Brother Sewing Specialist Angela Wolf shows you how to use a twin needle for embellishing using THE Dream Fabric Frame. Watch Video
Quilting a Basket on The Dream Fabric Frame
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
Mickey & Friends Christmas Quilt (In September? Yes!)
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
The Write Stuff: Turn Handwriting into Stitches
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
Need to Scoop? Here Comes The…
Need to Scoop? Here Comes The……Poop Equipment Used: Machine: Persona PRS100 Specialty Hoop: SAFF022 Fast Frame 5” x 4” Software: BES®4 Dream Edition™ Embroidery Lettering Software Materials and Supplies: SA5815 Medium Weight, Adhesive Tear Away SA5810 Medium Weight Tear Away Embroidery thread and Embroidery weight bobbin thread Purchased Diaper Cover Did you know that today … Read More
Zone to Zone Quilting with THE Dream Motion Pro
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
VIDEO How-to: Tilted Block, Triangle, On-Point
How to use THE Dream Motion™ Software: Placement & Fill: Tilted Block, Triangle, On-Point THE Dream Motion™ Automation Software provides a top-of-the-line automated quilting experience, offering versatility which works for both beginners and pros. Developed exclusively to work with THE Dream Fabric Frame’s fabric management and Zone to Zone quilting process, it’s as easy as … Read More
Creating an Embroidered Steampunk Parasol
When your fabric choices are limited, use the quilting designs available with Dream Motion Pro to embellish fabric yardage. The result is a custom-embroidered fabric perfect for creating a Victorian-inspired parasol or lots of other projects. Finished Parasol size: 48″ diameter Machines and Products Used THE Dream Motion™ PRO software THE Dream Fabric Frame THE … Read More
Margin Notes: Giving Your Quilting a Little Space
Sometimes you want your quilting motifs to touch or even overlap when you’re creating an overall quilting pattern. But if you want to stitch an individual motif in each quilt block, a little space between designs is a plus; the visual separation gives the mind’s eye a resting spot and indicates the boundary between one … Read More