Facemasks are a necessity today because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some areas they are a requirement when you leave your home. Homemade masks are really easy to make on a sewing machine or on a serger. Directions for sewing machine facemask: Facemask_Instructions Note: The facemasks on the blog are not N95 facemasks and are […]
Did you know that the major sewing machine manufacturers have blogs that show projects to inspire? Regardless of whether you sew, embroider, or quilt, you can find creative ideas and projects. The following are links to access some of the inspiration that is available from Pfaff, Husqvarna Viking, Brother, Singer, and Juki. Click on any […]
There’s an old saying in sewing circles, “ready-to-wear usually isn’t!” Too long, too short, too tight, too loose, or simply too boring! From that entire list, banishing boring is my favorite fix for ready to wear, and my Brother embroidery machine makes it easy and fun! Many Brother machine models shine brightly with embroidery capability. […]
My grandson is at the age when he will be loosing his baby teeth. He is excitedly waiting for this to happen, especially since I made him a tooth fairly pillow. I added a ribbon on the top corners of the pill so that he could hang it on the door. He is a light […]
It is hard to believe but 2019 is coming to end. To celebrate the New Year Brother Sews created a the Brother Sews Ultimate New Years Eve Project. On the Brother Sews Blog are projects to make your New Year’s Eve Celebration fantastic. New Year’s Eve Flowy and Fun Tulle Skirt Stylish Embroidered Knit Top […]
Brother Sews Ambassador Anna Aldmon talks about using the Brother ScanNCut to help create applique shapes for quilt designs (or Why Trim when I can Cut using my ScanNCut!). Read More and then get your ScanNCut and give it a try.
I know it is only July, but school starts in mid August in my school district. So it really isn’t too early to think about making that Back to School sign for the first day of school picture. Brother has a great project for a magnetic sign that can be quickly changed to meet your […]
Brother has a blog, Stitching Sewcial, dedicated to their Sewing, Quilting, Emroidery machines. There is a lot of great information on the blog for owners of Brother machines. April’s project, Creating a Storage Pouch for Children’s Art Supplies includes a FREE Embroidery Design. Your children or grandchildren will love the pouch. You can even get […]