This bright and cheery circle quilt would make a perfect picnic blanket or summer bed spread. Grandma Jane shares a pattern and tutorial for making the Will It Go Round in Circles? quilt at her daughter the Cottage Mamas blog, The Cottage Home. Click here to go to The Cottage Home and get the tutorial!
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Good news for those that have enjoyed the new HGTV magazine, its been officially launch as of May 29, 2012. The cover for the June/July issue is bright and inviting.
The launch issue focuses on quick, colorful makeovers for maximum impact around the home and features familiar HGTV network stars such as Sabrina Soto, Emily Henderson and Chip Wade. Plus, editors demonstrate how to salvage unique yard-sale finds, paint like a pro, create a stylish outdoor room on a budget and more.
I cant wait to pick up my issue this weekend and check it all out. I need inspiration for my apartment balcony, it needs some decorating help well just help in general.
Enjoy!
My great nephew is turning two soon and I needed a gift for his birthday party and it had to be a quick project I could put together before I left to catch my plane. What to do?A serger project, of course! Two fun pillowcases quick and easy to stitch! were the result.
For instructions on making pillowcases with your serger, click onTHIS LINKand download the Roll-It-Up Pillowcase instructions.
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I stumbled upon this lovely little tidbit of newstoday that Nate Berkus will launch a home collection on October 21, 2012 online at Target.com and in stores calledThe Nate Berkus Collection at Target. I know these pieces are going to fly off the shelves!! One of those occasions where it might bea good idea to get up bright and early the day of the launch. Hmmm I see a road trip in my future to Seattle we dont get Target here in Vancouver until 2013 (cant wait) but its always fun to go on a day trip.
The beauty about collaborations with Target is that they always have wonderful products at a price point that everyone can afford. Beautiful design and decor at affordable prices, music to our ears.
The collectionwill consist of more than 150 home goods and accessories. The productlineup will include bedding, lighting, rugs, accessories, bath and more. Prices will range between$5.99 to $149.99.
Sneak Peak
Here is a video of Nate Berkus with the news of the collaboration and a sneak peek at a few pieces. Im already eyeing the throw on the chair (to the left) in the background of the video!
Heres Mickey Hemstreets adaptation of Susan Becks Needle and Thread Shadow Box, featuring the 830 LEs awesome alphabet collection. Micky is a customer of Thimbles, Lockport, IL.
To make your own shadow box, download Susans instructions at the BERNINA USA webpage.
Kerry Finn used the same luscious lettering in her SEW wall hanging. Similar, but so different! For instructions, read her WeAllSew blog post, 830 LE Alphabet Project.
Heres another SEW project, using a different alphabet,inspired by the January All About ME webinar (All About Machine Embroidery), stitched by Karen Donnelly, Patchwork Plus, Marcellus, NY.
Dont these just make you want to make your own SEW art? Wed love to see your creations! Send them to us at blog@berninausa.com.
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Hello folks, good news the latest edition from Lonny Magazine has just released, what a great way to start off the summer! Their June/July 2012 is packed full of summer retreats, getaways and of course, inspiration. Here is Michelle Adams welcome message that presents a lovely overview and whats in store for this issue. Enjoy.
Meet Debbie Cacciamani, BERNINA Resource Teacher in District W, the Pacific Northwest. Debbies Spiral Pillow with a Twist with step-by-step instructions was recently posted here at WeAllSew.com, and her technique for creating bobbinwork-embellished piping is featured in the next issue of Through the Needle ONLINE magazine (Issue 13).
Silk Pillow by Deb Cacciamani
When did you learn to sew?
Ive been sewing since I was ten years old. It has always been a passion. My mother taught me to sew she was a wonderful seamstress. I made a lot of clothes when I was a teenager. It was a fun thing that my Mom and I shared.
Where do you live? What do you like to do?
I lived my entire life near Pittsburgh, PA (Go Steelers!), and last year moved to Portland, OR. I guess it was time for a change!
Most of my free time is sewing and embroidery just like work time! I also enjoy movies and concerts, oh, and American Idol!
Tell us more about your sewing journey and becoming a resource teacher.
I have a degree in Nursing, worked as a critical care nurse for ten years, and was a stay-at-home mom for awhile. In 2002 I became a BERNINA dealer. Now Im a BERNINA Resource Teacher in District W (the Pacifice Northwest). When I moved to Oregon, I contacted the BERNINA District Manager for the Northwest. Honest, I felt like I was jumping off a cliff and didnt know how hard the landing was going to be. But thanks to the fabulous District Manager, Becky Keck, Ive been given the opportunity to share what I love about BERNINA with stores and customers alike. I am so blessed. Currently, I offer several Try Before You Buy events, especially on the BERNINA 830 I just love that machine! Ive worked with the BERNINA marketing department a few times as well, creating some stitched samples for their promotions.
Silk Jacket by Deb Cacciamani
What do you like best about sewing?
It is always a surprise where my sewing takes me. It is relaxing and fun, but mostly I love the creative process how one thing merges into another, redefines itself, and what I thought I had plannedbecomes something different. I just love how it evolves and changes.
Spiral Pillow with a Twist by Debbie Cacciamani
What have you been sewing lately?
The Chloe quilt designed by Nina McVeigh. This quilt is embroidered and quilted on the BERNINA 830. There was quite a bit of embroidery software work using BERNINA DesignerPlus Embroidery Software 6. I chose to make this quilt just as it was in the instructions, which I never do! But it was so beautifully asymetrical there was nothing to change. It was already perfect! While stitching the quilt there was a moment when I finally got it Virtual Positioning and Absolute Check were the most valuable features to me!
Another favorite is a simple placemat I made for one of my presentations, which I changed by adding several techniques. One was bobbinwork on piping. Another was decorative stitching while changing the balance of the stitch, and yet another was quilting the placemat with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. So many techniques and so little time!
Bobbinwork Piping by Deb Cacciamani
My next project will be an ivory silk quilt completely quilted in the embroidery hoop. And each design is done in the Jumbo Hoop, and they are positioned exactly next to each other using Virtual Positioning. Yet another example of what I love about my fabulous BERNINA 830.
Where do you sew? What machine do you currently sew on?
I would love to have a huge sewing room, but no, mine is about 10 x 12. I have a slat wall with my notions, rulers, and some thread. The closet is mostly fabric. Of course, theres also my cutting table and my BERNINA 830. Sometimes, when I need more space, I move everything to the dining room and just take over the whole first floor.
I love my BERNINA 830! My favorite feature is Virtual Positioning. It allows me to absolutely check exactly where each stitch in in my embroidery design. I know where it will land on my fabric, without fail. There is no more almost,nearly, or not quite positioning it is exact to the stitch! This one feature is so valuable during the embroidery process. I also sew on a BERNINA artista 640E and a BERNINA 580E. My serger is a BERNINA 1300MDC. It is great fun to use them all at once! I have several other older BERNINA machines, but I do not sew on them as much anymore.
I have two helpers, Murray and Mira.
Do you have a favorite sewing accessory?
Where do I begin? There are so many! Pintuck Foot 32, Clear Reverse Foot 34C, the BERNINA Stitch Regulator, Double Cord Foot 60, Freemotion Couching Foot 43 oh, and Eyelet Embroidery Set 82/92. And the new Binder Attachment 88!
What advice do you have for WeAllSew readers?
Id tell everyone to step outside their sewing box change it up, try new techniques and new applications. If you have not tried embroidery or free-motions stitching or even pintucks, then take a class and expand your creative toolbox or go to your local BERNINA dealership and attend a sewing event. Be inspired! Dont limit yourself to your current comfort zone. Life is too short not to have fun every day.
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As I went to visit my brothers community garden plot today with my father for Fathers Day (we went to check out how everything was growing) and it inspired me with all the beautiful and lush foliage, vegetables and especially flowers, Im in the mood to dress up my balcony this year. I have a small balcony and it needs a little inspiration so Im on a mission to find nice objects to dress it up and in doing this research I stumbled upon a ton of beautiful pieces mind you some of them wont fit on my small balcony but thought Id share my favorite finds and maybe youll find something you like too for your balcony, patio or backyard.
My first find was an outdoor rug, oh do I wish this would fit, hopefully it fits your little outdoor area! I love this pattern and its a great way to add texture too!
Dash & Albert Indoor/Outdoor Diamond Black Ivory Rug
Then another gorgeous rug find! I think Im drooling now
Resort Hyperion Black & White Rug
Then for the seating, here are some great modern options you know me, must always be modern!
Delight Black Dining Chair Set of 4
The open, airy frame of the Delight dining chair is at once modern in design and retro in spirit. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, this stackable armchair is fashioned from a single mold of strong and durable polycarbonate. Black polycarbonate; UV resistant; Sold as set of 4
Its also available in white too, either the black or the white would look simply fabulous!
Delight White Dining Chair Set of 4
Man, then I found this table and its officially on my wish list! It incorporates my favorite things the color pink, geometric pattern and of course, clean lines.
Worlds Away Sag Harbor Pink Table
A geometric motif peeks through the glass top of the bright pink Sag Harbor side table, a stylish spot to rest a drink or a plate of hors doeuvre. With a durable powder coated finish, this versatile Worlds Away piece is perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining. 20 Sq x 18H. Pink powder coated metal and glass. Indoor/outdoor use.
And it has a matching bar cart!!! OMG, how do I love thee, let me count the ways.
Worlds Away Hampton Pink Bar Cart
At this point, my journey has just began as I found all that within 10-15 minutes perusing just Zinc Door and thats just one store (Im in luv with this store)
Summer Tip: If youre spending money on nice pieces, dont forget to take good care of them. Make sure your read the labels for the exact type of outdoor use, take your pillows inside and cover up any furniture that would rust or not wear will in bad weather. If you are lucky and have a nice space with a hot tub, be sure to check out these great hot tub cover options.
BERNINAis sponsoring the upcoming July 10 Talkin Tuesday Twitter chat, where well be talkin up summer sewing!
Talkin Tuesday is a weekly sewing chatonTwitter, a free social networking website that letsyou share short messages, better known as tweets, withyour circle of friends. Talkin Tuesday,alsoknownby the abbreviated Twitter hashtagtalknt, is a fun way to meet other sewers in a virtual community and to talk about one of our favorite subjects, sewing! Readmoreby visiting the official Talkin Tuesday blog.
Join uson July 10 for talknt when well be chatting about all things related to summer sewing! Well be discussing what you love to sew in the summertime, what new projects/techniques/patterns youre sewing, and well even have a little summertime show-and-tell. And, be sure to sign in to the Talkin Tuesday blogthe day of theTwitter Chatto be entered to win one of three great prizes from BERNINA USA! Were giving away not one but two Swiss Sew Essential tools, the only way to be prepared for any sticky sewing situation. Thepocket sewing toolincludes 17 different cant-live-withoutsewing tools, includinga seam ripper, needle threader, seam gauge and buttonhole measurer, scissors, magnet for pins and needles, and a rotary cutter.
Dont forgetto signup for the chat on July 10th at the Talkin Tuesday blog to be entered into ourprize drawing. Contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada only. Be sure to follow @BerninaUSA at Twitter!
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For fans of Kelly Wearstler (as I am!) have a look at One Kings Lane, they are hosting a gigantic collaboration and the pieces are amazing!There are so many I cant even begin to start showing them to you all, its worth perusing yourself and did you know that if sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more. Beautiful objects for the home plus free money, sweet!
If you havent already added these books to your library, its well worth it, I already have a few myself, like I said, I love Kelly Wearstlers style. She takes everyday objects and is able to put them in non-traditional ways and makes them look unique. I admirethis quality and would like to take more risks in my decor the way she does.
Happy shopping!!
Summers officially here! And many of us waste no time in moving our lives outdoors, enjoying strawberries and cream on lazy summer days, dining al fresco on warm summer nights. Connecting with nature has a calming effect and keeps us balanced body and soul.
With the summer house feel in mind, we thought these five easy steps to help you welcome summer and bring nature into your home very timely. Follow them to cultivate the power of nature indoors all year long!
Step one: Working with nature is a simple as showcasing cherished mementos like old black and white photos, a collection of ceramic pots or found treasures, such as shells, fossils and stones.
Step two: Generate good green energy by adding lots of plants and foliage, which are a must for bringing interiors to life. A bunch of wild summer flowers adds a pretty splash of colour to any room. Incorporate natural designs such as decorative leaves and twigs.
Step three: Use a natural palette for a calming effect when it comes to your homes colour scheme: Wind swept whites, stone, washed beiges and sea worn greys -witha touch of ocean-inspired blue.
Step four: Revel in the textures and patinas of natural materials to add depth, interest and richness. Mix rough-hewn woods, bare stone, leather, sheepskin and metal worn by the elements.
Step five: Layering fabrics is one of the easiest ways to introduce a variety of textures into an interior. Use natural textiles such as on-trend whites in pure linen and cottonto add softness and warmth in every room. Summery loose fit covers on chairs and sofas piled high with cushions, cosy woollen blankets andfaded washed denim. Stick to neutral colours such as Sand Beige, mixed with with darker shades like Zinc Grey,Mocha Brown and faded Ink Blue.
Casualyet elegantlinen slipcoversfor yoursofas, armchairs, dining room chairs and daybedsare a clever andinexpensive solution for an instant summery look.
If you like what you see check out Bemzwideselection ofcoversas well as ourSimple Life lifestyle and Industrial Vintage trendfor more inspiration.
Credit: Elle Decoration, May 2012; Photos: All from Bemz
I found the most adorable make up table/desk! I was flipping through the June 2012 issue of Living Etcand there it was, the Schnbuch Collect Make-up Table from Nest.
I personally would use this as a desk. The white base with hits of pastel purple and brown are just brilliant. This piece would not only look amazing in an office setting, but it would definitelybe a conversation starter! Nest has a lovely collection of these make up tables, desks, cabinets and more under the name Schnbuch what an interesting take on furniture. Im always a big fan of creative design and this is a top pick.
Image Credit: http://www.nest.co.uk
