Sewalong: Kalle Shirt Dress by Closet Core Patterns Part 5 – Buttons
Welcome to part 5! If you missed the previous instalments then you can find them here: Sewalong: Kalle Shirt Dress by Closet Core Patterns Part 1, Sewalong: Kalle Shirt Dress by Closet Core Patterns...
View ArticleBetween the Lines QAL: Adding a binding
The last step in making a quilt is adding the binding around the quilt. In this blog post, I’ll provide you with the information you need to finish your Between The Lines quilt. In the first...
View ArticleBlind hem on your sewing machine
Blind hem on your sewing machine Sewing a blind hem, it was always a thing for me, however unjustified that may seem :-). I already did several projects by hand, but sometimes it just has to go a lot...
View ArticleMen’s “Timo” Jacket – Free Pattern
Finding good patterns to sew for men is often difficult, so I was excited to see the BERNINA Inspiration Magazine Timo Men’s Jacket pattern. The collar and shoulder details add interest to the pattern...
View ArticleCreative quilting with the BERNINA 990
Trying out the various functions and stitches on a new machine works wonderfully in a small quilt project. In the upcoming posts, I’ll take you on a little creative journey with the magical BERNINA...
View ArticleB 990 | The Shape Designer
In this post, I’m excited to introduce you to one of the most creative and fun features of the new BERNINA 990– the Shape Designer! After exploring the making of my latest quilt in the last articles,...
View ArticleEmbroidering Corner Bookmarks: Free Tutorial and ITH Embroidery File
Today we’re embroidering corner bookmarks: No more dog-eared pages or lost bookmarks – meet the “Page Monsters”! These monster-shaped bookmarks slide onto the desired book page and mark your place....
View ArticleQuilted Tops with the BERNINA Echo Quilting and Cutwork Foot #44C
I have been eying up quilted tees and sweatshirts on several ready-to-wear sites, and I thought I would love to try my hand at some apparel quilting. I used the BERNINA Echo Quilting and Cutwork Foot...
View ArticlePattern Hacking a Colourblocked T Shirt
When I thought up this project, I really thought it was going to end up being one of my more ‘out there’ shirts, but it turns out to fit quite well into my wardrobe rotation! I think it helps that the...
View ArticleTemperature Quilt-Along – April 2025
Dear quilters, the first third of the year is over and so the first four months of the BERNINA Temperature Quilt-Along, January to April, have been sewn. Today we will sew together the first four...
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