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Quiltbroidery Tips & Tricks, Part 2

March 4, 2021By Rebecca Kemp BrentEmbroidery, Quilting No Comments

~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

Quilted Spring Table Runner

February 28, 2021By Brother SewsProjects 1 Comment

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

February 25, 2021By Emily ThompsonApparel, DIY, Fashion No Comments

~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

February 24, 2021By Brother SewsProjects 1 Comment

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

February 14, 2021By Rebecca Kemp BrentEmbroidery, Quilting 7 Comments

~ 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

November 6, 2020By Rebecca Kemp BrentHoliday 21 Comments

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

September 12, 2019By Janice FergusonAppliqué, Home Decor, Projects 17 Comments

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

November 15, 2017By Angela WolfDIY, Projects, Quilting 2 Comments

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

October 27, 2017By Rebecca Kemp BrentAppliqué, DIY, Software 1 Comment

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

September 18, 2017By Angela WolfSewing, Tips & Tricks, Tutorial 1 Comment

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

September 14, 2017By Rebecca Kemp BrentProjects, Quilting, Software 1 Comment

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!)

September 7, 2017By Janice FergusonEmbroidery, Home Decor, Quilting 16 Comments

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

July 19, 2017By Rebecca Kemp BrentQuilting, Software, Tips & Tricks No Comments

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…

July 17, 2017By Cindy HoganEmbroidery, Software, Tips & Tricks No Comments

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

June 29, 2017By Rebecca Kemp BrentQuilting, Software, Tips & Tricks No Comments

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

May 17, 2017By Brother SewsQuilting, Software No Comments

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

May 12, 2017By Rebecca Kemp BrentCostume / Cosplay, Quilting, Sewing 6 Comments

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

May 8, 2017By Rebecca Kemp BrentQuilting, Software No Comments

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

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