Let's learn Free Motion Applique! Tips and Tricks of the Trade

Let's learn Free Motion Applique! Tips and Tricks of the Trade

So we decided it was high time to give you more tips, tricks, and resources for where to fulfill all your dreams and desires in creating your own FMA amazing-ness!  Here is Nicole to give you the low down....

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Happy Columbus Day - Here's a Freebie

Happy Columbus Day - Here's a Freebie

It is a holiday and we like giving gifts, so here is a small gift for you today!!!  Not 1, but 2 Free Motion Applique patterns are yours FREE from Winter Wear Designs.

Introducing the Monster Mash, two fun Halloween FMA patterns just in time to dress up your kid's wardrobe or trick or treat bags.   

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Make it Mine: Horsing around with the Coquette by Winter Wear Designs

Make it Mine: Horsing around with the Coquette by Winter Wear Designs

If you haven't seen yet, Whimsical Fabric is having an awesome sew along called Make It Mine.   The idea is simple, you use specific lines of fabric and show off what YOU can do with them.  This time the fabrics are all from Art Gallery, and include Anna Elise, Curiosities, and Happy Home.   Each of these fabrics lines have fun designs, great colors, and a  bit of whimsy.  

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Back to School in Style: Free Motion Applique

Back to School in Style: Free Motion Applique

Today we are looking at an embellishment that is taking the sewing world by storm - Free Motion applique, or FMA, gives your creative outlet a new lease on life as you essentially get to 'sketch' on fabric with your sewing machine.  This is fun and free form, and has few rules; so you really get to create in your style to end up with unique garments for your children's clothing and your own!

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Scrap Swap: Baprons and Mermaids

Scrap Swap: Baprons and Mermaids

We're still working through those scraps as we gear up for Back to School Sewing.  Sarah is sharing her scrap projects and  an adorable Free Motion Applique pattern from Stitch Art.  FMA is a great way to use up small scraps and customize your kids' wardrobes.

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