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how to use a serger workshop : new at make

we’ve had many, many requests for this class over the years, so I’m very proud to finally announce this first-time ever offering starting later this month: serger basics: how to thread and stitch. if you already own a serger, or have thought about buying one, but are intimidated by the whole threading and stitching process, this is the workshop for you! hope … continue reading »

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I am beyond excited to be teaching the color theory coasters from the embroidery everything workshop on designsponge. (thank you, grace!) if you’ve ever been interested in learning how to needlepoint take a peek at the video. it teaches a number of useful techniques as well as the ins and outs of the continental stitch, which will get and … continue reading »

embroider everything book tour : tattered cover in denver mon 1/30

I’ll be signing copies of embroider everything workshop at the tattered cover in denver on monday jan 30 at 730pm (2526 east colfax avenue). if you have any friends or family in the area who love embroidery or have an interest in learning how to stitch, please invite them to come by and say hi! it should be a fun … continue reading »

sewing skills 101: how to calculate yardage for a pillow

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calculating yardage is basic arithmetic, but if you’re new to sewing and/or have never had to estimate how much material to buy, it can seem really difficult. (like barbie says, math is hard!) seriously, this is a very easy task once you understand how fabric “works”.

let’s start by pretending you’re making a 20 inch pillow and it … continue reading »

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sew everything workshop

a lively how to and why to sew tutorial that marries attitude and instruction while teaching everything you need to know to sew. includes 10 paper patterns and 25 original designs.

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NEW! embroider everything workshop

the beginner’s guide to transforming any plain piece of fabric or fabric surface into a work of art with embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. comes with 50 step-by-step projects, iron-on heat transfers and practice stitch card!

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