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Vanessa will be going LIVE to show you the two new wallets she made this week as a part of her Essentials Wallet Sew Along! She’ll discuss fabric differences and interfacings used to help you prepare to make yours based on what supplies you plan to use.

She’ll also update you on what products have been restocked on the website and answer some of your questions. Tune in for a fun chat!

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Let's give scrap baskets a double meaning! Made from scraps, especially thread scraps, this basket is also a good place to throw them! It's about 4.5" high and 3.5" across. I used silk, so it's extra fancy, but you can use any fabric and threads you like. 

Contents include:

-- An old freemotion quilting practice sandwich, 

--  Long scrap fabric strips, as background,

-- Ravelled threads on top. Most are threads ...

BEFORE: In my last blog post, I showed this potential valentine, which my friend Jane pointed out, looks more like the Valentine's Day Massacre. 

I certainly couldn't give this to anyone I don't wish to maim. But then it occurred to me that my daughter's cat, Cleocatra, routinely combines love with blood. She doesn't allow claw-clipping, so when she plays with us, scratches can ensue. She's also an unrepentant lizard-tormentor and sewing-machine occupier.

AFTER: So I turned my violent background into this! The perfect Valentine for my daughter!

This technique has been around a ...

 I was minding my own business, making a whole lot of improv triangle kaleidoscopes, like this.

I'm only using solids for this quilt. The smallest scraps were filling my "toss" bin.

But then the Create Whimsy newsletter arrived in my email. Lynn Woll, its curator extraordinare, had an article titled "Scrap Happy Confetti Quilts," with  Valentine's Day projects. Oooooo! It looked like so much fun...and I knew I had loads of fresh scraps. 

I plucked the solids from my "discard" bin and sent them into plastic bags, organized by color. 

Then I cut out a 4" square ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your presubmitted questions on:

• Stitch length for sewing flannel

• Seam allowance settings on a sewing machine

• Sew-in interfacing tips

• A new heat press review for crafters

Tune in LIVE and hear Vanessa’s tips and answers to your questions!

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What we’re covering:

0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

1:50 – What is WIP Wednesday?

3:02 – What stitch length to use when sewing flannel?

9:13 – My go-to sewing machine ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your pre-submitted questions on:

– working with precut fabrics

– interfacings

– and she’ll be doing a demo of how to make easy mitered corners on your fabric projects.

This technique is great for professional looking fabric napkins. Lots of tips & tricks will be shared so don’t miss it!

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

0:55 – WIP Wednesday #111!

2:21 – Mitered Corner Napkin Tutorial

3:08 – Using a manilla folder as a hem guide

4 ...

Happy Wednesday!! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– her new Chunky Wee Bag Video Course

– Dry fusing vs steam fusing

– Tips on working with fusible fleece/batting

And so much more!

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What we’re covering:

1:36 – Magic T-Shirts

3:02 – Chunky Wee Bag Showcase & Course Presale

5:20 – When’s the next retreat?

11:58 – Using different interfacings

13:08 – Choosing fabrics for the Chunky Wee Bag

15:02 – What interfacing to use where on a bag?

18:16 ...

Welcome to another WIP Wednesday episode! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions about:

– zipper feet differences and tips
– how to use zipper foot for topstitching
– besides bag linings what else to use Fashion Fuse for?

First up, zipper feet! Depending on the type of zipper and fabric you’re working with, you may need to use a different type of zipper foot. Vanessa will be sharing some tips and tricks to help you select the right foot for your project and how to use it effectively. So, if you’re struggling with inserting zippers or achieving ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday it’s time to sign up for the 10th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club! This is Mini Bag Club #2 that features 5 smaller bag/pouch projects that you are sure to love. Tune in for all the details!

This week we’re talking about mini bag projects & interfacings. Reminder: My NEW Mini Bag Club #2 is only open for 2 more days! So, if you want to join us and sign up click here for all the details.

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Products and projects mentioned ...

Make a Drunkard’s Path quilt using interfacing for a quick alternative to the slow traditional process of curved sewing! Check out a couple of projects I made with it: nope, I am not making money on this post – just showing you a product that I liked working with and that can be a great way to tackle projects that are a bit more involved to make when using traditional curved piecing.

I made this quilt a few summers ago using a Moda Fabrics charm pack (5″ squares) and yardage of a light cream fabric for the background. I love ...