Sew Technical & Creative

Book your machine for a free while-you-wait "wellness" inspection; Fred will clean and oil the bobbin area as needed, check and update your firmware* to the latest version, and show you how to maintain your machine between bi-annual service visits. Take home a valuable Success with Your Sewing Machine tip sheet to help you troubleshoot sewing machine issues at home. *All machine welcome at the clinic, firmware updates available only to applicable BERNINA / bernette / Brother / Babylock models.

For friends with just a touch of 'tude and a fondness for the adorable highland cattle... this design by makes the perfect t-shirt "perfecter".

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These In-The-Hoop Trinket Dishes by are a fun and useful project. We made them in Club Embroidery... Anne's is the one surrounded by thread, and the blue celestial was made by Lorrie. The navy sewing-theme is Amy's, and the green one in the foreground is by Lesley...

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Check out these beautiful Retreat Bags from our recent class. Students used an assortment of fabrics: cottons, corks, vinyl. Clockwise from top left: Lesley, Diana, Colleen, Debbie, and Kim. Lovely job, Ladies!

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We're always on about the perfect quarter-inch seam... but when was the last time you even thought about using the eighth-inch guides on your patchwork feet? Check out this "WOW!" technique for adding zing and pop to your projects—and not just quilting... Home dec and fashion applications can take notes from this blog article to add that special little detail!

How to Add 1/8" Wide Sliver Piecing to Your Quilt Tutorial on how to insert 1/8" wide sliver piecing into your quilt to add interest and texture to your quilt.

Gotta love a foot that delivers precision! The BERNINA Patchwork Feet do just that, and BERNINA has them featured as the Accessory of the Month (25% off!)! My fave of the bunch is the #97/97D... mainly due to the included adjustable seam guide. Check it out in this tutorial video from BERNINA...

Tutorial: how to use the BERNINA patchwork foot no. 97 and 97D Piece beautiful quilts, just like a pro! Our video tutorial shows you how to achieve expert results and precise, straight lines in no time at all with the BE...

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Last but definitely not least, Sandy too attended Club Embroidery today and made her collection of ITH Zipper Bags. These are her three take-homes, and she also did a fantastic job—and she even added a little extra buzz to her quilted zippy—so sweet! Another collection deserving "likes"... and yes, you know it: tell us which one of these three is your favourite?