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Sewing/Needlework Feature Writer: Christine Mann

Welcome to the world of Sewing and Needlework. Here you'll find hints and tips for quilting and patchwork, embroidery and cross stitch, sewing your own clothes, weaving and rugmaking, and more. We have useful resources to help you with your work, plus lots of free projects and sewing patterns.

We'll help you keep up with new needlework trends and fashions, and introduce you to creative ideas from all around the world.

Do feel free to Contact Me with comments or feedback on what you would like to see covered in the future.


Feature Writer Articles in Sewing/Needlework

 		Needle Felted Cookie Cutter Valentine Heart
It's easy to make a beautiful valentine using a cookie cutter as a pattern. All you need is colored wool roving, a felting needle, and a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
How to Make a Lined Fabric Gift Bag
Use seasonal fabrics to make reusable, lined fabric gift bags for any occasion. Step-by-step instructions show how to make a small, medium, or large bag.
How to Tie a Quilt
Use sturdy thread or yarn to knot a quilt's layers in place. Tying a quilt is easier than either machine quilting or hand quilting, and works well on puffy quilts.
Amish Quilts - Four Favorite Traditional Designs
Bold, geometric quilt patterns that helped use up fabric scraps and recycle used clothing were favorites of 19th century Amish quilters, are are still popular today.
String Quilting - How to Tame the Color Chaos
Learn several easy ways to use solid focus fabrics to bring harmony to a string quilt's many different colors and patterns.
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Contributing Articles in Sewing/Needlework

 		Custom Embroidery on a Home Sewing Machine
Sewing a monogram, name, simple logo, or picture is possible on a home machine. While costly embroidery machine sewing is faster, it's limited in size and design options.
How to Make a Sewing Pattern from Clothing
Basic instructions on the process and materials needed to create a pattern from a piece of clothing. Alternative pattern making methods are also explored.
Free and Low-Cost Quilt Classes
DVDs and online tutorials offer unlimited opportunities to learn and grow your quilting.
Repurposing Pants Makes for a Great Bag
Purses are a great opportunity to show off your style without breaking your budget - especially if you make your own.
What Flowers Mean in Chinese Embroidery
Everyone loves flowers, but in China their love goes beyond beauty. Flowers have symbolic meanings to ward off bad luck and promote success and good fortune.
Gifts Made With Yo-Yos
Colorful fabric yo-yos are so easy to make! These craft ideas use fabric yo-yos for quick handmade gifts that are perfect for the holidays.
How to Print on Fabric With an Inkjet Printer
Waterproof, non-fading printing is preferable, even if the fabric won't be washed. Find out methods, products, & when & where to use them before investing time and money
Variations in Rag Quilts
Discover smart ways to create a flannel rag quilt. The instructions below cover techniques in design, embellishments, sewing, binding, and snipping.
The 5-Step Pants Hem
Knowing how to sew a hem will save time, frustration, and money. In just five simple steps, the task is completed cheaply and easily, providing a quick hem sewing method.
Jinny Beyer – Cutting Edge Quilter
Jinny Beyer has been an integral part of the quilting world since the 1970s when her unique design style earned her a place at the forefront of the U.S. quilting revival.
Design and Sew a Quilt Theme Bathroom Set
Measure the shower stall and window opening. Gather the required amount of coordinating fabric to make this set. Follow the pattern instructions for cutting and sewing
Ricky Tims' Quilting Kaleidoscopes and Cavemen
Ricky Tims is a Renaissance Man who composes, conducts and records music and creates art quilts, fabrics, and threads. He also hosts The Quilt Show and teaches quilting.
How to make a pillow
Want to show off your creativity by making your own decorative pillows? Now you can make a pillow that fits your décor and personality, with just a few simple steps!
Inexpensive Gifts for Quilters
Finding the perfect gift for someone who quilts can be challenging on a budget, but there are several inexpensive gifts that are useful, too.
Best Gifts for the Fabric Artist or Quilter
Here are a few items that have been test driven and highly recommended by more than 2,000 quilters and quilt artists.
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