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In today’s episode Vanessa is answering a few presubmitted questions about zippers and bagmaking in general including the following:

• tips for fixing a broken zipper on a bag
• tips for lining up exterior bag fabric with zipper tape on both edges
• tips for sewing over bulky seams
• is batting necessary to make quilted bags & pouches

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In this episode Vanessa shows how to make coiled rope drink coasters using a new rope kit from The Mountain Thread Company. Their rope is so nice to work with you can order it here: https://www.themountainthreadcompany.com/shop/rope

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• Halloween Quilt Block Tutorial: https://youtu.be/6AMUCG6Pj0I?si=23Q_whPwVMGXyPuz

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• How to make a coiled rope bowl tutorial: https://youtu.be/Bpz6VTFS0Zo?si=GNq1S8oOYBnCnyvL

• Rope I ...

Join us for this episode where Vanessa is using the HTVRONT manual heat press for the first time and giving her honest review! She’ll put it to the test for pressing fabrics, fabric + interfacing and even heat transfer vinyl for t-shirt craft projects!

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On today’s episode Vanessa is sharing more tips for sewing stretchy fabrics on a basic home sewing machine. You don’t NEED a serger or overlock machine to get started. She’ll even explain why for some projects she actually prefers to use a sewing machine zig zag stitch over a serger.

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In this episode Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions about cutting fabric accurately when using clear quilting rulers. She’s sharing her tips, what she considers to be the best sized rulers to have on your work table and how to get more accurate cuts in your sewing and quilting projects.

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In this episode, Vanessa will chat a little bit about a bunch of different things she has going on. It’s sure to be a fun one! Tune in to learn about some of Gudrun’s (Creator of Stripology rulers) fabric subscription clubs, Vanessa’s progress on her second Ranunculus sweater, two travel pouch flash sales going on this week and more!

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Struggling sewing with stretch knits? This is the show for you! Vanessa is sharing all sorts of tips and tricks to sew with stretch knits fabric.

Tune in to WIP Wednesday #131 to hear all about Vanessa’s sew along for this beginner friendly knit top for women. Pattern includes sizes S- 3XL. We’ll be making the Westchester Dolman Top! It’s a perfect first garment pattern!

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Tune in to WIP Wednesday #130 to hear all about Vanessa’s sew along for this beginner friendly knit top for women. Pattern includes sizes S- 3XL. We’ll be making the Westchester Dolman Top! It’s a perfect first garment pattern!

• Signup for the FREE Westchester Dolman Top Course & Sew Along here: https://craftygemini.com/op/westchestersewalong/

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What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday!

1:42 – Intro to the Westchester Dolman Top

4:18 – The Westchester Dolman Top pattern + sizes

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Join us for WIP Wednesday! In this show Vanessa is doing a demo on how she uses a raw edge reverse applique technique to add a fun embellishment and texture to a fleece hoodie.

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

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What we’re covering:

0:03 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

1:30 – Hoodie demo intro + choosing fabrics ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing tons of tips & tricks for making zipper pouches with non-fraying fabrics like faux leather, vinyl, cork, etc.

Learn how to make a zipper pouch with a heart applique in time for Valentine’s Day! This would make a great little gift!

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What we’re covering:

0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

1:35 – Faux leather zippered pouch project

2:35 – Faux leather packs

3:07 – Bow zipper pouch + Other faux leather ...

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

• how to identify fabric grainlines when there are no selveges

• what stitch length to use when quilting

• how to hold a rotary cutter for best cuts

• using fusible powder for easy applique idea

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

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

What we’re covering:

0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

2:41 – Placing pattern pieces on the grainline

9:34 – Cutting ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is showing her new Strippy Fabric Basket project and sharing tips on making handles for this type of basket or bag project.

As usual, Vanessa will be sharing some of her tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

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

What we’re covering:

0:27 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

2:26 – Strippy Fabric Basket Tutorial

5:11 – Using the Strippy Fabric Basket for gifting

5:52 – Strippy Fabric Basket Handles Demo

22:08 – SewTites ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing a new fabric bundle sale and answering some pre-submitted sewing/quilting questions submitted by viewers like you.

As usual, Vanessa will be sharing some of her tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

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

What we’re covering:

1:33 – Holiday Fabric Bundle Sale

9:10 – Upcoming basket tutorial

12:23 – Holiday fabric bundle continued

13:08 – Previous WIP Wednesday episodes recap

16:22 – Bosal Poly Therm Heat Reflective Fleece

17:40 ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is going to share her tips for making a quilted hotpad and how to miter the corners. NO BINDING needed! These techniques will work for making hot pads, placemats, pot holders and even quilts! If you enjoyed the last few episodes of WIP Wednesday then you’ll love seeing it all come together in this show!

These would make great gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

As usual, Vanessa will be sharing lots of tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

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In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is going to demo a quick and easy way to make a pot holder with no pesky binding! You don’t even have to flip it right side out to conceal the raw edges. Be sure to tune in to learn this beginner friendly way of making pot holders. These would make great gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

As usual, Vanessa is sharing lots of tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

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

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your pre-submitted questions on her favorite iron, quilting bag panels, starch and sewing machine needle positions. Lots of tips & tricks will be shared so don’t miss it!

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Woohoo!! The 9th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club is now OPEN!

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will show you how to make a wristlet strap for any small pouch project so you can turn it in to a wristlet like the Two Zip Wristlet she’ll be teaching how to make in the 9th Edition Bag Club.

Not sure how Crafty Gemini Bag Clubs work? Tune in today to learn all about this NEW online bag club and what you need to do to join the fun. Vanessa will show all 5 bag projects you’ll be learning ...

On this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is doing about a tiny bag demo, answering interfacing questions, and teaching how to tell the difference between cotton and polyester thread.

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be:

– doing a Teensy Fabric Basket Demo

– explaining the difference between Light Fusible Batting & Cotton Woven Fusible Interfacing

– explaining how to tell if thread is cotton or polyester

Here is a link to the actual video tutorial for the Teensy Fabric Baskets: https://youtu.be/0pb-OQXkE3k

The finished fabric box/basket measures approximately 3.5″ long x 3.5″ wide x 3″ tall.

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In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– The summer camp quilt she finished for her daughter (yay!)

– How she finished the quilt binding

– Tips for machine stitching quilt binding with zig zag

– Her latest boxy zipper pouch tutorial

– A new bag making course that is in the works!

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

What we’re covering:

1:55 – Camp quilt update + Quilting details

11:32 – Machine quilt binding Demo

25:15 – Stitching in the ditch tips

26:08 – Catching the binding on the back of ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– NEW Labor Day weekend bag sewing retreat (fill out this form to enter the lottery: https://forms.gle/gfe2deFs5XtwcAUT6)

– The progress she’s made on the summer camp quilt for her daughter

– How she prototypes new tutorials (a boxy zip pouch is in the works!)

– A new cardigan pattern she made up & thoughts (new class coming!)

– How to determine how much stretch a knit fabric has

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

What we’re covering:

1:11 – Westchester Dolman ...