Hello, quilters! Here’s a little video for you no matter where you’re at in your quilting game. If you’re brand new to things and you’re wondering what kind of sewing machine and sewing machine accessories are best for quilting, I’ve got lots of great tips for you. And if you’ve been quilting for a while, but you’re […]
It always blows my mind to see the new things many sewing machines can do these days. Thinking back to my grandma’s vintage sewing machine or even my mom’s 1980s clunker that she still uses today (ugh, I’ve tried to get her to upgrade, but she just won’t!), sewing machines really have come a long way. Brother’s […]
I hope this video is helpful to anyone who has just bought a Brother sewing machine, or specifically one of Brother’s Q Series sewing machines. I’m walking through the accessories that come with the Brother NQ900 Stylist sewing machine including: a walking foot a quilting foot a jumbo extension bed (seriously — this thing is […]
When you’re sewing, having the right tools is always important. But even before you sew, tools play an important role in prepping your fabric and your project. When I’m securing pattern pieces to my fabric (or when I’m securing fabric to fabric for sewing), I use specific tools, and I’ve got some tips for making the most […]
When I first heard about sideways sewing, I didn’t really understand. Because, for real, a sewing machine can’t sew SIDEWAYS. Can it? Well, brace yourselves… It can! Brother Q Series sewing machines have a super cool feature called sideways sewing, and that’s exactly what it is — the feed dogs move the fabric sideways as you […]
Pillows are an inexpensive way to update the look of a room. By incorporating new colours or fabric trends into your existing decor, or by replacing your soft furnishings entirely, you can change up your style in a snap. And, fortunately, pillows are easy to make! Here’s a pillow that’s easy to sew that doesn’t require […]
I coudn’t count how many times someone has told me “I have a sewing machine — and it’s still in the box!” Seriously! But I can understand why. It can be overwhelming to open something new. You have to figure out what all the pieces are, you have to know how to set it up, […]
The machine I’m sewing on right now is a Brother NQ900, which is Brother’s Stylist sewing machine and part of their Q Series. The Brother Q Series sewing machines are jam-packed with great features that I’m all about these days including: Lots of space between the needle and the machine arm (You don’t have to struggle […]
You know Brother. They’re the Japanese company behind great printers, great sewing machines, and that amazing ScanNCut machine. (Seriously! Have you played with that thing? It’s on my Christmas wish list every year! Hello, Santa…) I’m doing some exciting things with Brother over the next few months that I can’t wait to share with you. […]
In this collaborative video I created with Vancouver fabric store Fabricana, I’m showing you some of the main cutting tools you’ll want to have on-hand when sewing- dressmaking shears, rotary cutters, embroidery scissors, and snips. I also share some fabric cutting techniques for easier, faster cutting. Who wouldn’t want that?! For more tips and tricks […]
