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The Quilting and Sewing Fall 2020 Sweepstakes – Official Rules

September 9, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. Sweepstakes Entry Period/Sponsor: The Quilting and Sewing Fall 2020 Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:00:01 AM Central Time (“CT”) on 09/14/2020 and ends at 11:59:59 PM CT on 10/12/2020 (the “Sweepstakes Entry Period”). Sponsor: TN Marketing LLC (“Sponsor”), 1903…

Easy Sew: Cute and Colorful Custom Pillow Series

August 18, 2020 By Editor & filed under Blog, NSC LIVE Videos.

Join National Sewing Circle contributor Emily Steffen as she demonstrates how to create four different types of decorative pillows. Download the four free patterns and then follow along as she guides you through each step. Each pillow cover can either be 100% handmade OR you can purchase pre-made pillow covers and just decorate them.

4 Fun Summer Felt Projects

July 31, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

Thank you for signing up to receive 4 Fun Summer Felt Projects! Watch the video below to get some quick tips for working with felt. Below the video, you can download any of our four free felt patterns!

4 Fun Summer Felt Projects

July 29, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

Thank you for signing up to receive 4 Fun Summer Felt Projects! Watch the video below to get some quick tips for working with felt. Below the video, you can download any of our four free felt patterns!

Ireland 2021

June 19, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

Come along with Nicki LaFoille on this once-in-a-lifetime experience combining amazing sightseeing, crafting with local artisans, and the unique experience of traveling with fellow sewers. 9 Day Ireland Tour Package Includes: Round-trip international airfare from New York City to Dublin, Ireland. (Airfare also available from your closest international airport for an additional fee. First/Business class…

Sewing Tours with National Sewing Circle

June 19, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

National Sewing Circle Tours combine the passion for sewing with an opportunity to experience incredible sightseeing and excursions all over the world! A contributor from National Sewing Circle travels with each tour and leads the group in garment instruction. On this page you will find information about our upcoming tours. We would love for you…

I Bought Fusible Web Instead of Fusible Interfacing – Is It the Same?

April 14, 2020 By Editor & filed under Ask a Sewing Expert, Blog.

I was out of fusible interfacing, and purchased by mistake fusible web. I figured they were similar. When I went to sew my pieces, even though the web was between two pieces of fabric, it entirely coated the needle and jammed my bobbin several times. Can web not be sewn at all, or was I doing something wrong?

Oh Sew Simple: Pie Pincushions

March 31, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

These fun little pincushion pies are made from small amounts of felt fabric that are glued onto Mason jar lids. Whip up a batch today to use in your sewing room or give as a gift to a loved one! There are five pie options in this pattern: blueberry, banana cream, pumpkin, cherry, and black…

Oh Sew Simple: Cactus Pincushions

March 31, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

Pincushions can be cute as well as functional. Make a fun DIY cactus pincushion from felt that can be put into a small pot so it sits nicely on a sewing room table. To make these fun DIY cactus pincushions all you need are the pattern pieces for the cactus you wish to make, or…

Oh Sew Simple: Fruit Sunglasses Case

March 31, 2020 By Editor & filed under Uncategorized.

This project comes together quickly and easily, as it is made from fleece and felt- meaning no seam finishes are needed. The fleece on the inside provides a soft surface for your sunglasses while the felt on the outside is made into a fun fruit slice. Three different fruit slice patterns are provided – an…