Machine Embroidery, Portlandia-Style

If you had asked me two days ago how I felt about machine embroidery, I could have gone on and on about how uninspired, perfectly executed (in a bad way), … Continued
If you had asked me two days ago how I felt about machine embroidery, I could have gone on and on about how uninspired, perfectly executed (in a bad way), … Continued
I have just finished two wonderful, stylish, speedy, and satisfying projects that I love. The first is the Colette Sencha blouse. It is a great pattern, and I have made … Continued
We are thrilled to announce that we have become a full BERNINA Excellence dealership! We are now even listed on the BERNINA USA dealer locater site, which I am so … Continued
Valentine’s day is tomorrow, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve procrastinated until the last minute and haven’t even come up with a so much as a card for your … Continued
BERNINA offers a wide variety of specialty feet. It’s one of the many reasons we here at MD are so enamored with them. You may scoff but this is not … Continued
Recently, Michelle and I had the chance to spend nearly two weeks in the greater Chicago area. As you may have noticed from our facebook page, we were in BERNINA … Continued
You may have heard all the buzz around Colette Pattern‘s new men’s shirt, Negroni. One of the great construction details involves flat felled seams. Maybe you’ve used some other ways … Continued
Oh 2010, you were a good year. You were our first year. You were the year we sold our first machine. Our second machine, and many, many more. Taught hundreds … Continued
By Sally Hess! 1. Bernina 440QE As far as material THINGS go, I am pretty well covered. I have a family of wonderful women who also sew and who totally … Continued
It’s the time of year for list-making; maybe for yourself or for the crafter in your life. Here at MD we’re so lucky to have such a wonderful and knowledgable … Continued