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On this episode Vanessa is sharing her top tips for cutting through stretch knit fabrics. She’s working on a new pair of Jalie Clara shorts for her teenage daughter and will share her fabric cuttings tips for using a rotary cutter and/or a scissors. You’re sure to learn a few tips that will help you with your next sewing project!

• Sign up for Jalie Clara Leggings & Shorts course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clara-leggings-video-course/

• Order the pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings/

• Favorite fabric cutting scissors: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/

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On this episode Vanessa is sharing her top tips for making buttonholes with your sewing machine. Sometimes we stay away from projects that feature buttonholes because we aren’t sure how to make them on our sewing machine.

Having to put on a specialty presser foot and adjust some settings may feel overwhelming but Vanessa will walk you through how easy it is to make buttonholes.

She’ll also share her top tips to ensure you get quality buttonholes every time!

• Sign up for Jalie Florence course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4020-florence-shirt-shirtdress-video-course/

• Order the pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4020-florence-shirt-and-shirtdress ...

On this episode Vanessa is sharing her tutorial for making the EASIEST little clear snap pouch! This is a quick gift and a great beginner friendly project that she enjoys teaching kids.

• Order 16-gauge Clear Vinyl: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clear-vinyl-16-gauge-16-x-54-roll/

• Order a starter kit for plastic snaps (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/42zu3Fk

• JUKI LB5020: https://craftygemini.com/shop/juki-hzl-lb5020-sewing-machine/

• Sign up for Jalie Florence course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4020-florence-shirt-shirtdress-video-course/

• Order the pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4020-florence-shirt-and-shirtdress/

• Join our email list: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

Other products, projects, and useful links:

• Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles: https://craftygemini ...

On this episode Vanessa is sharing her 3 favorite features of the JUKI LB5020 sewing machine. It’s back in stock today while supplies last and they are already going quickly. Order yours today before it’s too late!

This is the best bang for your buck sewing machine and the one Vanessa continues to recommend even after 5+ years using hers almost daily! It’s perfect for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Use it as your main sewing machine or as a backup, class/retreat sewing machine because it is lightweight enough to travel with but still allows you ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

It's been quite a long time since I posted on the AGF Blog and I'm so happy to be back with you all! For those that don't know me click here to learn a bit more. All you need to know is I am the biggest AGF fan and so happy to be back creating in this beautiful community! 

So, who is craving some Slow Summer days right about now? Living in Minnesota I definitely end up dreaming of the warm days of Summer quite a lot throughout the year!  Summer is coming early ...

On this episode Vanessa shares her experience using Palette Scout color theory cards to curate a new fabric bundle for you!

She shares tips on how to use the cards to choose fabrics for your next sewing/quilting project. An affordable and fun tool for any creatives that work with color!

• Order the Golden Orchard Fabric Bundle here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/golden-orchard-fabric-bundle/

• Order the Midnight Bloom Fabric Bundle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/midnight-bloom-fabric-bundle/

• Order Palette Scout deck here (affiliate link): https://collabs.shop/wynxdv

• Stash & Go Mini Tote Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/stash-go-mini-tote-video-course/

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On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a super easy beginner friendly pouch with a simple elastic loop & button closure. This is the perfect project to teach a beginner how to sew and it’s a great fabric scrap buster! If you need a little project to store some Valentine’s Day treats this week this is the perfect pouch.

• Everyday Tote Bag Course- Flash Sale: https://craftygemini.com/shop/everydaytote/

• Join the February Sew-Along for the Sew Together Bag Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course/

• Get the hard copy pattern here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-sewing-pattern-by-sew-demented ...

This month we are working on the Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented. This super popular pattern has been around for years but a lot of sewists still struggle to make it. So, in true Crafty Gemini fashion I created a step-by-step video course to walk you through every single step to ensure you make it with successful results! I got you!

On this episode tune in to learn more about this project, the supplies and interfacing you’ll need and see if you want to join in on the sewing fun this month!

• Sew Together Bag course: https://craftygemini ...

When the folks on the By Annie team reached out to me about being part of their #SewPink initiative to raise awareness

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This Flaming Hoop Quilt Block was inspired by this month’s theme of creating a circus-themed quilt block. There are so many things

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I found someone who loves Scrap Tape almost as much as I do! So, when Kate of Seamingly Kate asked, I sent

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During the summer and fall of last year, I did many demonstrations of the Boxed Bag template. Many, many demonstrations. Often, I

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The four-patch block of the month is a fun and simple quilt to make in 2023! This pattern doubles as a calendar

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Sew a giant gift bag in just 15 minutes! It is perfect for giving oversized gifts, and is quick and easy to

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I’m so excited to introduce the Boxed Bag Template to you! The Boxed Bag Template is a brand new notion that I

Learn along with Vanessa as you sew this super cute Hipster Apron! We’ll cover a TON of different techniques in the pre-recorded video lessons as she teaches you how to make this reversible apron.

You’ll learn:

• tips for making a buttonhole
• making & attaching slanted patch pockets for easy access
• sewing a V-neckline that lies flat
• slip knot adjustable closure for quick & easy putting on and taking off apron
• and so much more!

Get everything you need in the Hipster Apron Course & Kit Bundle.

With the Hipster Apron Course & Kit Bundle bundle you’ll get:

• Unlimited and indefinite access ...

This Birds on a wire Quilt Block is such a fun two-color quilt block to play with! It is fairly simple to make, and the construction is designed so that the wire is pieced last, which makes for a straight wire. No tiny piecing to make sure parts of the wire line up! You can […]

I made a quilt coat from orphan blocks, and have gotten many questions about which pattern I used, the process I used for making it, and other construction details. I’m going to detail all my quilt coat making details here so that I can use them for reference if I want to make another Quilt […]

If you’re a quilter or have shopped for quilting fabrics, you’ve probably come across pre-cut fabrics. They are fabulous curated bundles of fabric that are so incredibly handy when quilting! Learn all about the most common pre-cut fabrics here. Half yard bundles, Fat Quarters, 10″ squares, 5″ squares, and 2 1/2″ strips are the most […]

Turn your scraps into a useful placemat with this quilt-as-you-go scrappy placemat! You can whip up this placemat in about an hour using the quilt-as-you-go method, and your scraps. And, you can use your scraps of batting as well! Placemats are so handy to have, and scrappy, quilted placemats like these are super fun. Make […]