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Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day
5 Gifts to Sew for Mother’s Day (& beyond!) If you’re in need of gifts to sew for Mother’s Day (& beyond), look no further! Mother’s Day is a great holiday to sew for because moms always love a handmade gift. It’s fun to find a gift to sew that is easily personalized for different people, so you can make one to suit each mom in your life! Think about sisters, nieces, aunts, daughters and even teachers who are moms, and gift them one of these five gifts to sew up in no time. SPA MASK GIFT Create an in-the-hoop spa mask using plush, luxurious faux fur (minkee, Cuddle and…
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2025 TRENDS + LAST-MINUTE GIFTS TO MAKE
2025 TRENDS + Last-Minute Gifts to Make The 2025 trends are bring forecasted for the craft industry and we’re excited to see that some trends are sticking around while others are new twists on old favorites. Read on to hear about more emerging trends and click on the ones that speak to you! Plus, find last-minute gift ideas to make in time for holiday gift-giving. MEDITERRANEAN THEMES As we begin to put 2024 to rest, I can’t help but reflect on the past year and review everything I’ve sewn, all that I’ve learned and the places I’ve been that have changed my worldview and inspired my passion for sewing. I…
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Basic Apron to Sew – No Pattern Needed
Basic Apron to Sew for anyone on your gift list Sew a basic apron by creating your own pattern right onto the fabric. Then, add machine embroidery to the center front to make a statement, show your favorite animal or sports team or celebrate a favorite holiday. This basic apron is easily completed in 30 minutes or less, save for the machine embroidery time, which depends on the complexity of the design you choose. Make the apron your own and add fun trim to the lower edge, contrasting and/or adjustable straps or a patch pocket. BASIC APRON SUPPLIES 5/8 yard of mediumweight fabric, such as lightweight canvas, twill or interfaced…
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No-Sew Gifts for Sewing Friends
10 No-Sew Gifts for Sewing Friends Looking for that perfect gift to give a sewing buddy, guild friend or quilting group? Look no more! We’ve got loads of great no-sew gifts that not only make great presents for others, but you’ll also want them on your wish list! SEWING MACHINE NECKLACE Nothing says “I Love to Sew” better than a statement necklace! This classic coin pendant necklace features a laser cut sewing machine with a CZ accent. Coin is approximately 1″ width. Necklace length is 20″ plus a 2″ extender chain so the total length can go up to 22″. SCISSOR EARRINGS These rose gold plated drop earrings feature a…
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Fleece Embroidery Tips for Perfect Stitchouts
Fleece Embroidery 101 + Tips for Perfect Stitchouts Fleece embroidery doesn’t have to be tricky. With the right tools for the job, you can embroider fleece like a pro. Fleece is a popular fabric for gifts, as the fabric is comfy, cozy and warm. Plus, it’s easy to sew because it doesn’t fray and the edges can be left raw. If you have a serger, it’s even easier to create projects using fleece! A few tips are all you need to remember when sewing fleece, and then we’ll get to the personalization options and fleece embroidery fun. SEWING TIPS When sewing fleece seams, a walking foot helps guide the fabric…
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10 Gifts to Sew for the Holidays
10 Gifts to Sew for holiday gift-giving Here are several gifts to sew for holiday gift-giving! Pair something handmade with a few special store-bought items to create a fun gift basket, themed for the recipient. Tea Towel Gifts Package an embroidered tea towel with a festive spatula, cake mix and fun sprinkles. Gift this to a friend who loves to bake! Grab a kit that includes six towel blanks, 12 wt. Cotton Petites Thread and hand embroidery patterns to make easy work of several gifts. Or grab an individual white tea towel and choose a holiday machine embroidery design personalized to the recipient. Grab the Reindeer with Boots computerized embroidery…
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Double Gauze Throw with Pom-Pom Trim & Poly Star
Double Gauze Throw Create a double gauze throw that’s quilted with Sulky Poly Star and trimmed with pom-pom fringe. The double gauze throw is a great lightweight coverup for chilly days. The thread provides a subtle bling that brings the party to this fun gift idea. Double gauze is a lightweight fabric with inherent “wrinkles” and texture. It makes a great baby blanket, flowy top and wall hanging. For this throw, a lightweight batting is used between the double gauze layers for added comfort and stability to support the 30 wt. Poly Star quilting. For more info on Sulky Poly Star thread, watch this! Double Gauze Throw Size: 45″ x…
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Your Guide to the Perfect Gift Ideas
We know how rushed the Holidays can be. We want to help make things a little easier for you! Below, are some categories to help get you started on the perfect gift just in time for Christmas! Christmas Ideas: Monogram Gifts: Gifts for the Sports Fan: Gifts for the Sewist: Quick Gifts: For Baby: Breast Cancer related gifts: These are just a few of our many gift categories, but we hope these get you going in the right direction! Happy Sewing!
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Not Your Typical Table Topper Courses
Who doesn’t love table toppers? They can match your décor, make a statement, or celebrate a holiday, birthday, anniversary, and more! Not to mention, they’re SO much fun to make! The inspiration for these projects came from my own desire to have some new items to decorate my home that were different and a little more modern. I started by making this set of 3-dimensional pieces. These guys are perfect for holding coffee filters, fabric, rotary cutters and the big one is perfect for a wine bottle! The best part is once you take the on-line class, you will be able to make these so quickly, they will be…
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Gifts For Sewists
Finding the perfect gift for my sewing friends should be easy. They love sewing, just like me; so if I would like it, they will like it! Well, I have found that isn’t always the case! More than once, I have given a gift to a sewing friend and been met with that fake smile and forced, “oh, thank you.” Some have even said, “Oh good! something else I won’t have time to make.” (Don’t worry, those people went on the “don’t buy a gift for them” list). In an effort to become a better gift-giver myself, I have done some research and made a list of gifts that sewists…
