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In this episode I’m sharing the progress I’ve made on my next Charlie Bomber Jacket and unboxing the NEW Stripology Quilting Case!

Don’t forget that this month’s Sew Along is for the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! It’s not too late to join and learn to make this jacket in 27 different sizes.

• NEW Stripology Quilting Case (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/products/stripology-quilting-case?_pos=1&_sid=73f0601d2&_ss=r&sca_ref=5943767.FxvcVGyPau

• Stripology Books (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/books-on-sale?sca_ref=5943767.FxvcVGyPau&sca_source=Stripology

• Stripology Rulers (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/stripology-rulers ...

In this episode Vanessa is kicking off the January 2025 Sew Along with the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! All the details for the sew along is inside the course. If you already own the course just login at https://craftygemini.com/my-account to access it (and all your Crafty Gemini Video Courses!).

Tune in for fabric selection tips and see the progress Vanessa has made on her most recent Charlie Bomber Jacket.

For those of you that already know how to sew we are kicking off a new Sew Along this month for the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! Tune in ...

In this episode Vanessa chats about her new beginner sewing course called Sewing Made Simple: Clueless to Confident in 30 Days! Today is the last day to get in at the sale price. At midnight tonight the price goes up.

For those of you that already know how to sew we are kicking off a new Sew Along this month for the Jalie Charlie Bomber Jacket! Tune in to get all the details and make sure you’re on the email list so you don’t miss out on the fabric sale and the sew along details. If you are ...

In this episode Vanessa will unbox the SewHungryHippie Holiday Box and see what’s included! There are a limited number of these boxes to go around and my friend Natalie sent me one! As a bagmaker we can always use more supplies so join Vanessa for the big reveal.

• Order the Holiday Box from SewHungryHippie: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/holiday-box

• New to sewing or know someone who is? Encourage them to sign up for our Beginner Sewing E-mail List and we’ll send our beginner sewing tips & tutorials PDF guide for free: https://craftygemini.myflodesk.com/beginner

Here are some ...

Are you teaching a new sewist how to get started with sewing? Or are you gifting a loved one a machine this holiday season?

In this episode Vanessa will share some must-have beginner sewing supplies and share some tips for getting started. If you know of someone who wants to learn how to sew you can bundle up some beginner supplies and gift them that for the holidays, too!

Here are some great must-have beginner sewing tools:

• 5″ x 10″ Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• KAI 8.5″ Scissors: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• Sewing Machine needles: https://craftygemini ...

If you’re looking for last minute gifts or need to keep your neck warm from frigid temps this is the project for you!

In this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a quick and stylish neck warmer using just fleece fabric and thread. It’s so easy any beginner can make one and it’s a great scrap buster, too!

Want to get right to the project with a step-by-step tutorial? Watch this version: https://youtu.be/rJA8H4aWs28?si=NpW-fNUcf4t3ufaW

If you have a sewing machine with zigzag capabilities and you’ve never sewn with stretch knit ...

Join us for this episode where Vanessa will go over what fabrics and sewing supplies she will have for sale this Black Friday! The sale may even start a little sooner so you don’t want to miss out because everything will be whiles supplies last!

The sale will include fabric, thread, sewing courses, rulers and even discounted club memberships! You don’t want to miss it!

• Shop the SALE here: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/featured/

Sign up for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about future sales: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

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Join us for this episode where Vanessa is trying out the NEW HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2-Digit and giving you her take on it. She’ll put it to the test for pressing fabrics, fabric + interfacing and even heat transfer vinyl for t-shirt craft projects! Let’s try it out together and see if it fits your needs for a new heat press!

• HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2-Digit (affiliate link): http://shrsl.com/4r1ib

* USE COUPON CODE “Gemini60” at checkout for $60 OFF!*

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• Order your own DTF Ninja Transfers here (affiliate link): https://ninjatransfers.com/craftygemini

OTHER HTVRONT products Vanessa ...

In today’s episode Vanessa is answering a few presubmitted questions about zippers and bagmaking in general including the following:

• tips for fixing a broken zipper on a bag
• tips for lining up exterior bag fabric with zipper tape on both edges
• tips for sewing over bulky seams
• is batting necessary to make quilted bags & pouches

If you are ready to take on a new bagmaking adventure be sure to sign up for Mini Bag Club #4. Registration at the introductory sale price ends on Sunday, Nov. 10th at 11:59pm EST. That’s your last chance to join at ...

Today is the day!! In this episode of WIP Wednesday, we’re doing a LIVE Reveal of the 5 new mini bags Vanessa is teaching in the 4th Edition of her Mini Bag Club!

Registration for the Mini Bag Club #4 is now open here: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-4/

Tune in for an in-depth view of the 5 projects and learn all about this online Club!

What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #152

2:38 – Mini Bag Club #4 overview

6:00 – Bella Buddy Bag

8:12 – Hideaway Pack

10:50 – Stash & Go Mini Tote ...

In this episode Vanessa shows how to make coiled rope drink coasters using a new rope kit from The Mountain Thread Company. Their rope is so nice to work with you can order it here: https://www.themountainthreadcompany.com/shop/rope

• Essentials Tote Bag Course Info: https://craftygemini.com/shop/essentials-tote-bag-pdf-video-course/

• Halloween Quilt Block Tutorial: https://youtu.be/6AMUCG6Pj0I?si=23Q_whPwVMGXyPuz

• How I hang my mini quilts: https://youtu.be/zBmNGDHetbw?si=z0D2IjC3JEckgoNo

• Rope Kit featured: https://www.themountainthreadcompany.com/shop/p/5/16rope-coaster-kit

• How to make a coiled rope bowl tutorial: https://youtu.be/Bpz6VTFS0Zo?si=GNq1S8oOYBnCnyvL

• Rope I ...

In this episode Vanessa will walk you through how she decides what to freehand quilt on her quilts. She needs to finish a Halloween wallhanging and will you bring you along for the ride today! 

If you are in the market for a longarm setup this is a great way to visually see how the throat space of the machine will affect your design capabilities. 

Vanessa will discuss the thread, stitch length and machine settings she uses to compfrtably free hand her quilting designs. 

• Handi Quilter Moxie setup (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4dV4BfH

• Handi Quilter Ruler Base (affiliate link ...

Happy Wednesday! We’re doing things a tiny bit differently around here today. We are not quite back to normal around here after Hurricane Helene came through last week. Enjoy this pre-recorded BONUS video lesson from one of our Quilt Clubs on how to piece a quilt top using the spider web method.

We plan to be back next week with our regularly scheduled live show!

In this video Vanessa shares a fast way to piece your quilt tops! This technique is often called the spider web method and makes piecing a quilt top so much more enjoyable and faster ...

Join us for this episode where Vanessa is using the HTVRONT manual heat press to show you how to apply DTF Transfers from Ninja Transfers to a canvas tote bag!

If you have always wondered how to get full color and multi-color t-shirt transfers then DTF transfers is for you! Learn how easy they are to apply. You just upload your artwork and Ninja Transfers ships them directly to your house so all you have to do is press them on your garments or bags and be done!

• Order your own Ninja Transfers here (affiliate link): https://ninjatransfers.com/craftygemini ...

In this show Vanessa shares a fast way to piece your quilt blocks or quilt tops! This technique is often called the spider web method and makes piecing a quilt top so much more enjoyable and faster than the traditional method of grabbing one block at a time!

Vanessa will demo the technique on a smaller scale with 2.5” squares so it’s easier to understand! Once you get it you will never piece your quilt tops using any other method! It’s a game changer, for sure!

• Sign up for email updates: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

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Welcome to WIP Wednesday! In this show Vanessa has lots to share including:

• 2 super quick and easy, no waste quilt blocks to make with her 10” Slicer ruler.

• Progress on her latest Ranunuculus sweater (Pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3)

Sign up for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: https://craftygemini.com/newsletter/

What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #146

1:18 – Ranunuculus sweater update

4:06 – Stripology quilt blocks + fabric bundles

5:27 – 10” Slicer Ruler demo intro

7:38 – Cutting precuts with the Crafty ...

Join us for WIP Wednesday! In this episode Vanessa will be sharing the fun fruity fabric bundle we’ve added to our shop at a discounted price and showing you how to use the Stripology Squared ruler to make a super easy quilt block!

• Order your Fruity Fabric Bundle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/fruity-fabric-bundle/

• Shop Stripology rulers & tools here (affiliate link): https://gequiltdesigns.com/collections/stripology-rulers?sca_ref=5943767.FxvcVGyPau

• Find the Stripology Mixology 3 Book here and the Stripology Squared Ruler featured here.

What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #145

3:42 – New fabric bundle

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Join us for this episode where Vanessa is using the HTVRONT manual heat press for the first time and giving her honest review! She’ll put it to the test for pressing fabrics, fabric + interfacing and even heat transfer vinyl for t-shirt craft projects!

• HTVRONT Manual Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4no6v
**Use code: MANUAL4FANS for $30 OFF (EXPIRES SOON!)**

• SVG Design is from Creative Fabrica (affiliate link): https://www.creativefabrica.com/ref/4919581/

OTHER HTVRONT products:

• Auto Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4d0p1

• Mini Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4eo

• Mini Heat Press ...

On today’s episode Vanessa is sharing more tips for sewing stretchy fabrics on a basic home sewing machine. You don’t NEED a serger or overlock machine to get started. She’ll even explain why for some projects she actually prefers to use a sewing machine zig zag stitch over a serger.

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

• Jalie #3887 Clara Leggings Sewing Pattern: https://craftygemini.com/shop/jalie-3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings/

• Techy Tote Online Course: https://craftygemini.com/shop/techytote/

• Signup for the FREE Westchester Dolman Top Course & Sew Along here: https://craftygemini.com/op/westchestersewalong ...

Join us for this episode where Vanessa is comparing two of HTVront’s mini heat presses. Which one is better for pressing fabric? Can I use they fuse interfacing to cotton fabric? How hot do they get? Can they be used as a mini iron for sewing/quilting?

Vanessa will answer these questions and more!

• Mini Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4eo

• Mini Heat Press 3 (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4ei

• WIP Wednesday #141: Unboxing a Mini Press!: https://craftygemini.com/2024/08/wip-wednesday-141-unboxing-a-mini-press.html

What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #142

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