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December 12, 2024
WIP Wednesday #157: Tips & Gifts for a NEW Sewist from Crafty Gemini

Are you teaching a new sewist how to get started with sewing? Or are you gifting a loved one a machine this holiday season?

In this episode Vanessa will share some must-have beginner sewing supplies and share some tips for getting started. If you know of someone who wants to learn how to sew you can bundle up some beginner supplies and gift them that for the holidays, too!

Here are some great must-have beginner sewing tools:

• 5″ x 10″ Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• KAI 8.5″ Scissors: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• Sewing Machine needles: https://craftygemini ...

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February 8, 2024
WIP Wednesday #120: I want to sew clothes! Where do I start? from Crafty Gemini

Have you ever thought “I want to sew clothes but I’m not sure where to start”? Then this is the video for you! In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering a bunch of pre-submitted questions about sewing clothes!

If fears and doubts are holding you back from beginning (or restarting!) your garment sewing journey we can help! Tune in today and learn how Vanessa’s straight forward teaching approach has helped thousands of students over the years. You can sew clothes, too!

Some of the questions she’ll be answering include:

• What basic sewing supplies do I ...

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April 12, 2021
How to Sew an Exposed Zipper Pocket from Sotak Handmade

 

Hello friends, happy Monday to you all!


I love making my own bags but what I love even more is the ability to customize them to meet my needs. So, I add pockets to my bags all the time, I love adding them both to the exterior as well as the lining

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September 12, 2020
The Final Stitch from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

Join Natalie for The Final Stitch from Missouri Star Quilt Company!
The Final Stitch premiers every other Wednesday on Facebook and YouTube!

Have you heard about The Final Stitch? In Missouri Star’s latest series, Natalie Earnheart answers real questions from quilters just like you about a variety of topics to make sure that each and every project you begin has a end! From selecting the quilt backing fabric to identifying which quilt batting is best for your project, The Final Stitch is the perfect finish line for your quilting projects!

Join Natalie for The Final Stitch from Missouri Star Quilt Company!
Ask those tough questions and get real answers from Natalie Earnheart as she guides you through the last steps of ...

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July 24, 2020
Starstruck Quilt from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

The Starstruck Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.

How does the poem go? “A quilting tool with many uses is a joy forever!”

The Starstruck Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.

The Binding Tool was invented for bindings, but that’s not all it can do! (Jenny has an entire collection of Binding Tool quilt tutorials HERE!)

This week Jenny has whipped up yet another Binding Tool masterpiece! Starstruck is a gorgeous pattern with big star blocks made out of 2.5 inch strips. Click HERE to watch the video!

The Starstruck Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.
Watch the Latest Tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co!

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June 12, 2020
Cactus Carnival Quilt from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

The Cactus Carnival Quilt from the Missouri Star Quilt Company.

If I asked you to draw a cactus, you’d probably choose the most cactus-y cactus of all, the saguaro. (You know, the tall fella with upstretched arms.) But let’s not forget, there are nearly 2,000 different types of cactus, and we love ‘em all!

The Cactus Carnival Quilt from the Missouri Star Quilt Company.

This week Jenny is stitching up a desert garden out of 10 inch squares. She’s using several of our favorite templates – orange peels, tumblers, and a cute little petal – to create a dazzling variety of spiny beauties! Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

The Cactus Carnival Quilt from the Missouri Star Quilt Company.
Watch the Latest Tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co!

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June 3, 2020
Stitch up a Garden of Quilts This Summer from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

The Vintage Blossom Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.
The Vintage Blossom quilt as featured in BLOCK Magazine Volume 6 Issue 3.

Gardening and quilting are the perfect pair, both producing an amazing result with a little time, effort and patience. Traditionally quilters have always incorporated their surroundings in their blocks, so it’s no wonder as to why so many vintage quilts feature flowers! Check out these five incredible patterns featuring flowers and traditional garden elements!

English Garden

The English Garden Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.

Developing from English landscaping techniques of the 18th century, the style of an English garden is both elegant and structured. The English Garden quilt captures the feel of a beautiful ...

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May 1, 2020
Mini Double Nine-Patch Quilt from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

The Mini Double Nine-Patch Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.

The Double Nine Patch was all the rage during the Civil War. Fabric was scarce—so scarce that every precious scrap was saved for quilts. Patterns like the Double Nine Patch transformed all those scraps into true works of art!

The Mini Double Nine-Patch Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.

Back then, these quilts were hand stitched one itty-bitty scrap at a time, but now there’s an easier way! Click HERE to watch Jenny whip up a Mini Double Nine Patch quilt with quick and easy strip sets!

The Mini Double Nine-Patch Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.
Watch the Latest Tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co!

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April 3, 2020
Stars & Stitches Quilt from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

The Stars & Stitches Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.

Your sewing machine is probably capable of oodles of decorative stitches…but have you ever used them? Now is your chance to take those flowers, hearts, and loop de loos for a spin!

The Stars & Stitches Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.

We’re working on a project inspired by Jenny’s favorite antique crazy quilt. And like a traditional crazy quilt, Stars and Stitches is just begging for some fancy stitchin’! Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

The Stars & Stitches Quilt from Missouri Star Quilt Co. Watch the free quilt tutorial today.
Watch the Latest Tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Co!

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November 29, 2019
Families Who Sew Together, Stay Together from The Cutting Table Quilt Blog - A Blog for Quilters by Quilters

Creativity starts in the home and then follows wherever we may go. As parents, grandparents, aunts, or uncles we all hope we are instilling the right amount of imagination and creativity into our little ones.

From backyard adventures to far away lands, to blanket forts and box castles, to treasure hunting with toy ships and chocolate gold, our little ones are always there to share with us their need to create.

Allow their imagination to grow while enhancing their skills! Teach your littles to sew with these fun projects:

The Cut, Sew, Create collection is a good place to start ...

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