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Join us for WIP Wednesday! In this show Vanessa is doing a demo on how she uses a raw edge reverse applique technique to add a fun embellishment and texture to a fleece hoodie.

Tune in LIVE and hear Vanessa’s tips and answers to viewer questions!

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What we’re covering:

0:03 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

1:30 – Hoodie demo intro + choosing fabrics ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing tons of tips & tricks for making zipper pouches with non-fraying fabrics like faux leather, vinyl, cork, etc.

Learn how to make a zipper pouch with a heart applique in time for Valentine’s Day! This would make a great little gift!

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What we’re covering:

0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

1:35 – Faux leather zippered pouch project

2:35 – Faux leather packs

3:07 – Bow zipper pouch + Other faux leather ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your presubmitted questions on:

• how to identify fabric grainlines when there are no selveges

• what stitch length to use when quilting

• how to hold a rotary cutter for best cuts

• using fusible powder for easy applique idea

Tune in LIVE and hear Vanessa’s tips and answers to your questions!

• ASK YOUR QUESTIONS: Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

2:41 – Placing pattern pieces on the grainline

9:34 – Cutting ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is showing her new Strippy Fabric Basket project and sharing tips on making handles for this type of basket or bag project.

As usual, Vanessa will be sharing some of her tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

0:27 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday

2:26 – Strippy Fabric Basket Tutorial

5:11 – Using the Strippy Fabric Basket for gifting

5:52 – Strippy Fabric Basket Handles Demo

22:08 – SewTites ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing a new fabric bundle sale and answering some pre-submitted sewing/quilting questions submitted by viewers like you.

As usual, Vanessa will be sharing some of her tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:33 – Holiday Fabric Bundle Sale

9:10 – Upcoming basket tutorial

12:23 – Holiday fabric bundle continued

13:08 – Previous WIP Wednesday episodes recap

16:22 – Bosal Poly Therm Heat Reflective Fleece

17:40 ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is going to share her tips for making a quilted hotpad and how to miter the corners. NO BINDING needed! These techniques will work for making hot pads, placemats, pot holders and even quilts! If you enjoyed the last few episodes of WIP Wednesday then you’ll love seeing it all come together in this show!

These would make great gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

As usual, Vanessa will be sharing lots of tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

Submit your own question to be answered ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is going to demo a quick and easy way to make a pot holder with no pesky binding! You don’t even have to flip it right side out to conceal the raw edges. Be sure to tune in to learn this beginner friendly way of making pot holders. These would make great gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

As usual, Vanessa is sharing lots of tips & tricks so you don’t want to miss it!

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering your pre-submitted questions on her favorite iron, quilting bag panels, starch and sewing machine needle positions. Lots of tips & tricks will be shared so don’t miss it!

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Woohoo!! The 9th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club is now OPEN!

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will show you how to make a wristlet strap for any small pouch project so you can turn it in to a wristlet like the Two Zip Wristlet she’ll be teaching how to make in the 9th Edition Bag Club.

Not sure how Crafty Gemini Bag Clubs work? Tune in today to learn all about this NEW online bag club and what you need to do to join the fun. Vanessa will show all 5 bag projects you’ll be learning ...

On this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is doing about a tiny bag demo, answering interfacing questions, and teaching how to tell the difference between cotton and polyester thread.

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be:

– doing a Teensy Fabric Basket Demo

– explaining the difference between Light Fusible Batting & Cotton Woven Fusible Interfacing

– explaining how to tell if thread is cotton or polyester

Here is a link to the actual video tutorial for the Teensy Fabric Baskets: https://youtu.be/0pb-OQXkE3k

The finished fabric box/basket measures approximately 3.5″ long x 3.5″ wide x 3″ tall.

What ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– The summer camp quilt she finished for her daughter (yay!)

– How she finished the quilt binding

– Tips for machine stitching quilt binding with zig zag

– Her latest boxy zipper pouch tutorial

– A new bag making course that is in the works!

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:55 – Camp quilt update + Quilting details

11:32 – Machine quilt binding Demo

25:15 – Stitching in the ditch tips

26:08 – Catching the binding on the back of ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– NEW Labor Day weekend bag sewing retreat (fill out this form to enter the lottery: https://forms.gle/gfe2deFs5XtwcAUT6)

– The progress she’s made on the summer camp quilt for her daughter

– How she prototypes new tutorials (a boxy zip pouch is in the works!)

– A new cardigan pattern she made up & thoughts (new class coming!)

– How to determine how much stretch a knit fabric has

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:11 – Westchester Dolman ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– a summer camp quilt she’s working on for her daughter

– a great quilt book recommendation

– Stripology ruler review

– Tips for making her Scrappy Zipper Pouch

Watch the Scrappy Zipper Pouch here!

Products and projects mentioned:

• Scrappy Zip Pouch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/uRVFwGUODts

• Fabric Bundle #5: https://craftygemini.com/shop/half-yard-fabric-bundle-5/

• Cotton Batting on a Roll 50 yds: https://craftygemini.com/shop/cotton-batting-on-a-roll-50-yds/

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• Stripology Squared Ruler ...

Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– a NEW Half Yard Fabric Bundle that’s on sale

– How to cut up your fabric scraps into 2.5″ strips

– Ideas for using up fabric scraps (fantastic for stash busting!!)

– What is batting on a roll and how I use it for quilted projects

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:24 – New fabric bundle

5:59 – Choosing colors that go together

9:30 – Using fabric scraps demo

11:13 – Prepping ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– 3 different organizer projects you can learn to make and the techniques covered

– all about the new Art Gallery Fabrics Limited Half Yard Bundles for sale in the shop!

– her new favorite iron for sewists and quilters (bonus it’s super affordable)

Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

2:05 – Fabric Bundle #4

8:38 – New fav iron!

15:17 – Quick ironing and starching demo!

23:47 – Organizer courses bundle!

Products and projects mentioned:

• Organizer Sewing ...

It’s Vanessa’s birthday!!! Celebrate in this week’s WIP Wednesday and shop the Sitewide Birthday Sale!!

Everything in the shop (except sewing machines) is 20% off this week only! Shop here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be discussing:

– Sitewide Birthday Sale: this week only!

– how to increase or decrease a bag pattern

– how to cut fabric: with ruler or cutting mat lines?

– how to make the most of a zipper you cut up

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What we ...

Join Vanessa in this week’s WIP Wednesday as we cover quilting cotton quality, fraying fabric, and so much more!! Tune in for:

– Wallet Course Bundle Flash Sale announcement – this week only!

– how to keep quilting cottons from fraying

– Art Gallery Fabrics quilting cotton vs others

– Prewashing vs not prewashing quilting cottons

• Submit your own question to be answered on a future WIP Wednesday here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7

What we’re covering:

1:26 – What’s the best way to keep material from unraveling

8:13 – Preparing fabric for your next sewing project

11:50 – Do you starch fabric ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions.

First up, she tackles the challenge of making smooth bag straps. With her tips, your bag straps will be smooth and sturdy, making your finished project look more professional.

Vanessa then shares her advice on how to cut fabric on grain from yardage, and tackles the task of cutting 10″ x 10″ squares from yardage.

And finally this episode wraps up by showcasing about a tote bag sewing project that doesn’t need to be “birthed.”

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Welcome to another WIP Wednesday episode! In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions about:

– zipper feet differences and tips
– how to use zipper foot for topstitching
– besides bag linings what else to use Fashion Fuse for?

First up, zipper feet! Depending on the type of zipper and fabric you’re working with, you may need to use a different type of zipper foot. Vanessa will be sharing some tips and tricks to help you select the right foot for your project and how to use it effectively. So, if you’re struggling with inserting zippers or achieving ...

In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions about:

– how to cut a lot of the same fabric pieces out without messing up
– how to mark your rulers so you know where to measure and cut
– how to work around different zipper feet
– zipper foot seam allowances

We also now carry Sew Hungry Hippie’s Soft Vinyl! We sell this buttery soft fabric in 10+ color ways and have sold out several times already. So, if you see something you like, order it while you can here: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/fabric/

This soft vinyl is heavier than ...