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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

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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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• 10” Slicer Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template/

• More tutorials on ways to use the 10” Slicer: https://craftygemini.com/10inchslicer

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

• Crafty Gemini 5” x 10” Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/

• 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 ...

In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing some quilting tips to get you ready for your next quilt project! She has a new quilt class in the works and you’ll get a sneak peek at the project today. Tune in to learn about choosing fabrics, cutting accurately and setting your machine up for the perfect scant 1/4” seam allowance.

It’s a new year and if you are ready to learn (or improve!) your quilting skills this episode is for you!

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On this episode Vanessa chats about using her 5” Slicer ruler! Some students have asked about recreating the 10” Slicer Sliced quilt with the 5” size and she will go over how to do that today!

Vanessa designed the 5″ Slicer and the 10″ Slicer rulers to be used with precut squares so you could create a variety of quilt blocks using all of the fabric in the precut square, with little to no waste and you end up with fun quilt blocks to use in your projects!

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On this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is choosing fabric and notions for her next cardigan while she walks through some of the essentials to keep in mind when making this type of project with stretchy knit fabrics.

• Jalie Karine Cardigan Sewing Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-karine-raglan-cardigan-video-course/

• The pattern for this course is sold separately. If you need sizes US Toddler Size 2- US Women size 24 you can order the hard copy pattern here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-4242-karine-raglan-cardigan-sewing-pattern-only/

• For sizes US Women 1X-5X you can order the PDF pattern directly from Jalie here: https://jalie.com/products ...

In today’s tutorial we are breaking down the easiest and fastest way to make a fleece hat with a fringe pom pom on top. This is a go-to project for when I’m teaching kids to sew because it’s so fast and easy to make that the kids LOVE walking out of class with a finished project. It holds their attention just long enough to do the few steps and complete it!

Yes, the way that I teach it results in have an exposed raw seam at the back but a more experience sewist can easily adapt the ...

Join me today to unbox and setup the new HTVront A200 auto tumbler heat press! If you already have a sublimation printer this would be a great way to whip up a bunch of custom tumblers to gift this holiday season!

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In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing info on pressing when we are working on our sewing/quilting projects. She’ll share her favorite iron, pressing mats, etc. Lots of tips & tricks will be shared so don’t miss it! These are all Vanessa’s favorite pressing tools and tips!

• Iron featured in video (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF

• Mini travel iron (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4pctpWR

• 22” x 60” Wool Mat (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/47S8DER

• 13.5” x 17” Wool Mat (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/47S8DER

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In this episode Vanessa chats about setting up her JUKI LB5020 for free motion quilting. If you have a smaller home sewing machine you can free motion quilt on it! You just need to set it up correctly and have a few key tools to get started. Join this LIVE chat to learn more!

• Free motion foot I’m using on this machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3gBh1hO

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

• Glide Thread- 40wt Poly for Free Motion Quilting: https://craftygemini.com/shop/glide-thread-40wt-poly-for-free-motion-quilting/

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Join Vanessa LIVE to learn some tips for working with directional fabrics when you are making bags and pouches. She will share the tips while making an easy little drawstring pouch that can be made smaller or larger for all your gift giving needs! These pouches work great for using up your fabric scraps and filling them with treats for different holidays.

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