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Today we’re officially launching my brand new Sewing with Cotton Rope: Second Edition course! read more

Join Vanessa LIVE to hear all about her sneaker making supply kits and online video course. This is a great project to try! They are conversation starters and people will do a double take as you walk by with your one-of-a-kind sneakers!

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We have some bolts of fabric left to clear out of inventory so let’s see what’s left and I also need help choosing a craft item to make for this weekend’s craft swap. I’m thinking I may do a small zupper pouch or some rope bowls. Chat with us live and tell me what you think I should make.

All fabric on sale is on clearance while supplies last! If you have some projects coming up tune in today and see if any of these prints will help!

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In this video I want to share a sublimation demo with you! I teach a monthly arts & crafts class locally to senior citizens and this project was a hit with them.

If you have a sublimation printer and heat press and are looking for new ways to use it this is a fun one! We’ve made these towels with kids and seniors and everyone really enjoys picking out a design, choosing where they want to put it and seeing it come to life with a quick press!

• Kitchen Towels (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/43Cp1Yt

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This week I’m chatting about my latest online video course and sharing some pocket sewing tips with you. I finally got around to filming and editing a whole step-by-step video course for the Crisscross Apron by Mary Mulari Designs!

We have sold hundreds of these patterns over the past several years and many of you asked me for a course. I made a few reversible aprons and filmed a whole course for you! So here it is:

• Get the video course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crisscross-apron-video-course/

• Order the apron pattern only: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crisscross-reversible-apron-pattern/

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I have a crafty swap event coming up at the end of the month and I need to make 12 of something. I haven’t made my mind up yet but I’m considering making little rope bowls so I started making bowls with my scrap pieces of 3/16” cotton rope and the tiny bowl came out so cute I thought I would share it with you!

Tune in for tips and a how-to on making this tiny rope bowl. It’s perfect for holdings rings, crystals and other small objects.

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I have a baby shower later this summer and am in need of a quick baby quilt I can whip up. I have several tried and true go-to patterns but I’m in the mood for something different this time.

I was going through my quilt books and came across the Two Timer pattern in the first Stripology Mixology book. Let’s pull some fabrics out and make a block and see what we think.

• SHOP STRIPOLOGY (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com

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Tune in today for a quick and easy sewing project demo! We’ve taught dozens of kids how to make these and they were a hit! Pick one or two cute fabrics and that’s it! Can easily be made in 5-10 minutes.

Surprisingly these even fit varying sizes of travel sized tissue packs. So, that’s even better! Tune in for a laid back chat and sewing session with Vanessa.

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Today we’re officially launching my brand new Sewing with Cotton Rope: First Edition course! read more

Vanessa has been playing around with different ropes/clotheslines and making a few bowls. Join the livestream today and learn a few more rope bowl making tips that you can use on your next rope project!

Vanessa will also share the rope projects she’s been working on. If you rarely use your sewing machine’s zig zag stitch this is a super fun project to work on.

• How to make a coiled rope bowl tutorial: https://youtu.be/Bpz6VTFS0Zo?si=pQB02DBK7CVyoSMi

• Scout Mini Satchel Bag: https://craftygemini.com/shop/scout-mini-satchel-video-course/

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Vanessa has been playing around with different ropes/clotheslines and making a few bowls. Join the livestream today and learn how to make a simple coiled bowl using a zig zag stitch! If you rarely use your sewing machine’s zig zag stitch this is a super fun project to work on.

• Slanted Zipper Pouch: https://craftygemini.com/shop/slanted-zipper-pouch-video-course/

• How to make a coiled rope bowl tutorial: https://youtu.be/Bpz6VTFS0Zo?si=pQB02DBK7CVyoSMi

• Gypsy Quilter cotton rope (100ft) (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4mHrucy

• The Mountain Thread Company Cotton Rope: https://www.themountainthreadcompany.com/shop/p/316-100-cotton-rope-by-the-yard-made-in-america

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Ready for a quick sewing win? Join Vanessa LIVE as she walks through how to make a standard-size pillowcase using just ONE fabric and one cut—no fancy skills required!

This is one of my favorite beginner projects (and perfect for kids, too!) because it’s fast, fun, and builds real confidence at the sewing machine.

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Let’s get ready for a new Mystery Mini Bag Club for the next 6 months! We heard from so many of you in the 2nd of Edition Club that we decided to add on another 6 months full of fun and beginner friendly projects to keep it going!

All the details will be shared. Bring your questions and join us!

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Let’s recap the 6 projects we made during the past 6 months in Mystery Mini Bag Club #2! By seeing the types of projects we make in a mystery mini bag club you’ll know exactly what to expect if you join us for the next 6-month long club of sewing fun!

All the details will be shared. Bring your questions and join us!

Mystery Mini Bag Club 2: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mystery-mini-bag-club-2/

You can also sign up for each of the 6 featured bags individually if you’re only interested in one or a few here:

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In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing a demo about how to measure a neckline to cut and attach a knit neckband to finish it off. This is something you can do to the Jalie Emilie pattern if you do not need the roll neck. It would be a great way to practice and make your own long sleeved t-shirt using this pattern.

If fears and doubts are holding you back from beginning (or restarting!) your garment sewing journey we can help! Tune in today and learn how Vanessa’s straight forward teaching approach has helped thousands of ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is chatting all about her latest Jalie garment sewing course: Jalie 3896 Emilie Top online video course.

If fears and doubts are holding you back from beginning (or restarting!) your garment sewing journey we can help! Tune in today and learn how Vanessa’s straight forward teaching approach has helped thousands of students over the years. You can sew clothes, too!

If you want to finally make a comfortable top that fits this is the course for you! Bring your questions as she will be answering questions LIVE as well!

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In this video Vanessa is doing a demo with her 10” Slicer ruler and showing you how to make a Wonky Cross Quilt Block featuring The Crafty Mummy’s tutorial.

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• Martelli Rotating Cutting Mat (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4rFB2GS

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• Modern American Vintage Wooden Tailor’s Clappers: https://modernamericanvintage.com/collections/quilting-tools/products/clappers

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In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will walk you through how to attach quilt binding to a quilt completely by machine- no hand stitching here!

This is one of Vanessa’s favorite methods for attaching quilt binding especially on quilts that are meant to be used and washed A LOT! In this case, it’s a baby quilt so this is the perfect project to demo it on. Tune in and pick up some quilt binding tips for your next quilt project.

• Tumbling Frames Quilt Video Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/tumbling-frames-quilt-video-course/

• Quilt binding tutorial: https://youtu.be/T74vLvkD_lo ...

Vanessa is making the Aaronica Tank by Seamwork! In this episode of WIP Wednesday she is adding the sleeve bands to a tank top she is making with a serger.

Join the chat and learn more about a few different methods to attach the sleeve band onto the arm holes of the tank top while Vanessa shares tips and tricks!

• Aaronica Tank Top pattern by Seamwork: https://www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/aaronica-fitted-knit-tank-dress

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Help us celebrate our 200th episode of WIP Wednesday today with a Q&A Chat, LIVE Giveaways and a sitewide sale!

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is answering some questions from the Q&A submission form that viewers have filled out.

We had LIVE we will have giveaways availble only to LIVE viewers. So, tune in for some fun!

We are also running a 24-HOUR FLASH SALE to celebrate our 200th WIP WEDNESDAY episode. Sale ends on Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. The sale is for 15% OFF everything on https://craftygemini.com/shop (excluding: sewing ...