This adorable triangle bag whips up in no-time. The beauty is in the ‘playground’ in which to combine piecing, embroidery, free motion quilting or other embellishments. Perfect time to explore assorted stitches, accessories, and techniques. Get creative and make it special, make it yours! Read more in our Issue 49. Download the PDF pattern now. […]
I wanted to do something different, be able to use my embroidery machine, and create a quilt that one could snuggle under on a rainy day. I decided to make a giant word search puzzle with the theme Rainy Day Fun. There are several word search puzzle generators on the internet and I started by […]
The magic of snow globes has always been a source of magic and enchantment for kids and adults alike. The vinyl sewing products available allow us to transform our favourite fabrics into a magical snow globe ornament to be hung on your Christmas Tree. What you choose to feature in your snow globe is as […]
One set of handles–many purses! Embellish the main panel of fabric as you wish–it’s a great opportunity to try out all your decorative stitches, decorative threads, new techniques, and cool sewing machine accessories, Thee Sttupeendouss Sttiittcchiing Clluttcch Purrssee especially cording/couching feet – or even your circular attachment! I used the Stupendous Stitching book by Carol […]
I have always loved the colours of the rainbow, how they blend from one colour to the next, showing every colour imaginable. I remember reciting the order of the colours as a kid and my disbelief when someone on a televised game show couldn’t do the same. How could they not know that the colour […]
These fun and funky lovebirds will add a touch of whimsy to your bedroom or family room décor. Use your Brother sewing machine and ScanNCut to create this bright and happy bolster pillow. Read more in our Issue 46. Designed by Lynn Swanson Brother Educator www.brother.ca
I LOVE batik fabrics and have been collecting them for a long time. I also love coneflowers both in my garden and as a design element, so I decided to join these two loves together into a wall hanging. This quilt features easy piecing and fusible appliqué so it would be suitable for an experienced […]
The inspiration for this project came from Anita Goodesign. When we received the Wreaths for All Seasons designs in January I had great plans to make a banner for every month to hang on the front door. Needless to say, this was very ambitious and time got the better of me! It’s now August and […]
In this lap quilt, Lynn Swanson explores the stunning designs on each of the blocks using the Brother Entrepreneur® Pro X PR1050X Embroidery Machine. She sews and quilts the rest of the lap quilt on the NQ900 Brother Sewing Machine. The 4 patch blocks really tie the blocks together! Read more in our Summer 2017 […]
In Kettleby, Ontario is a beautiful stone church that has been dear to my heart for the last 25 years. Christ Church, Kettleby celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2016. I wanted to create a very special quilt that would hang in the front entrance to the church, in the Bell Tower. Being all original wood, […]