It's starting to feel festive here at the We Like Sewing headquarters! I don't know about you, but after Thanksgiving passes, i'm ready to transform my house into a holiday paradise, complete with light-up reindeer and freshly baked cookies. To get you in the holiday spirit, start by whipping up your own quilted tree ornament. The O Christmas Tree Paper Pieced Ornament is perfect for using up your green scraps of festive fabrics. And just imagine how cute the Perfect in Plaid String Quilt block will look as part of your next holiday quilt project.
December 2021
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Wrap up your tour through the ins and outs of smocking by conquering the wave stitch! In the final part of our Smocking 101 series, you’ll learn how to create the wave stitch, also known as the chevron stitch. Resembling a zigzag, this embroidery stitch not only creates an eye-catching pattern on your gathered fabric, but it also allows your fabric to stretch without losing your gathers. Confidently add some beautiful smocking to a homemade dress or blouse with our educational smocking series. READ MORE
The holiday shopping season is already underway and if you’ve been in the market for a new sewing machine, then our sewing machine round-up is here to help! We’re always on the hunt for new sewing and quilting gadgets to share with our readers, which is why we’re sharing our top picks to start off 2022. READ MORE
Projects
- Winter Must-Haves
- High Society Holiday Party Dress
- Trailblazer Reversible Infinity Scarf
- Christmas Classics
- O Christmas Tree Paper Pieced Ornament
- Perfect in Plaid String Quilt Block
- Quilted Cozy Favorites
- Up and Down Pillow Pattern
- Touch of Grey Churn Dash Quilt