Christmas Ornament Stuffed Bear, Class

During the class I show how to make one bear, students get all three pattern Techniques: sewing basics, using textile paint, applique, stuffing, knitting basics. Supply list: Pencil or water-soluble marker; Knitting needles (2.75mm); Cotton yarn in three different colors; Fabrics for the figurer; Piece of cardboard, 1″ x 1″ (2.5 x 2.5cm); Sewing needles, […]

Postcard for Someone Special, Class

During the class I show how to make one postcard, students get two designs Techniques: traditional piecing, decorative stitches, using textile paints, knitting basics, bias binding. Supply list: Scrap fabrics for the bear block of choice; Knitting needles (2.75mm); 22″ x 11/4″ bias tape for binding (optional); One piece backing fabric, 4″x 6″; Sewing needles, […]

I’ve got an envelope with my second book – Sewing Cozy Craft Projects

I’ve got an envelope with my second book – Sewing Cozy Craft Projects Hi everyone!⠀I’m thrilled to share with you one more stunning news. I’ve got an envelope from @foxchapelpublishing with my NEWEST author book sample!!! It’s our second book together!!! ⠀ Previous Next It’s something incredible to hold your own book in hands! As a […]

Issue 56 of a Needle Pulling Thread: Pop Pouch with a chubby Cat

Hi everyone! There is no such thing as a lot of pouches! Just look at this super cute pop pouch with a bonnie fluffy cat named Plushy. Such a round pouch with a funny character is so much fun to sew. The project is a mix of piecing, applique, hand (machine) quilting, stitching and drawing. […]

As Cunning As A Fox: QUILTMANIA #145, Autumn issue, September – October 2021

Hi everyone!⠀ My first true love was and is something printed))) Books, magazines tutorials… anything that I can hold, read and fold pages. ⠀ During my professional carrier as a quilting designer and teacher I had more than 50 publications. Every single one is one of a kind. ⠀ And today I’m proud to share […]

I ❤️ Sewing Bookmark

Hi everyone!  Probably you already know that I’m kin on reading? Once I was sitting and thinking how to mix my two hobbies – sewing and reading…and today I’m pleased to share with you a new project!!! A fabric bookmark for those who share both passions. When 👉: join Adrienne Gallagher a BERNINA educator on […]

Issue 55 of a Needle Pulling Thread: A tree for every season

Hi everyone!Issue 55 is inspired by trees. When I started the design for the issue I remembered a saying by Stanley Horowitz: “Winter is an etching, Spring a watercolour, Summer an oil painting and Autumn a mosaic of them all”. I picked up the fabrics according to this saying. All four patterns are presented on […]

From Sketch to Pattern, Demo Lecture

Have you ever seen something you’d like to recreate in fabric? I love to make fan art blocks! During the lecture I will share my tricks on how to choose between techniques and transfer a sketch into a pattern.  After lecture students will get the access to download patterns in three different techniques: classical applique, […]

Year of Deep Creation, Lecture

“Year of Deep Creation” is a story about a year-long 365 days challenge from sketches and blocks to book author journey. I vividly remember that it was the 28th of April 2018 when I’d decided to start a BIG year-long scrap challenge. So very seriously, I promised myself that every day no matter what, I’d […]