Category: Quilting

Great video from BERNINA about needles

This a a great video from BERNINA about needles.   Figuring out which needle and thread to use for your current fabric will save so much frustration and make your stitching smooth and beautiful. It is important to test a few samples before starting to get it right.  Keep many types and sizes of needles on hand so that you can find the correct one.  Needles are the least expensive tool in your sewing room and one of the most important.

New video on my You Tube Channel

Hi guys!,

I posted a new video on my You Tube channel yesterday showing how I use the BERNINA #2A foot to finish the edges of all my quilts before binding or to just keep them intact until I put the final finish on them. .  Head on over and look at all of my videos.  I would love to hear what you think so leave me a comment and make sure to subscribe while you are there. https://www.youtube.com/c/SewShellyQuilts.

Weave a little bag

Ready made white cotton shoe bag transformed by weaving a colored fabric into the white fabric and then using decorative stitdhing to secure.
Transform a ready made bag by weaving in beautiful fabric and finishing with decorative stitches

Here is a great way to create something simple that looks difficult.

This was created with a ready made shoe bag but the technique would be the same with yardage that you are going to incorporate into any project.

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