Bernina 475 QE Review

Our Bernina 475 QE review covers the many quilting features this model has to offer, as well as the main sewing machine features that may appeal to other sewers. The middle range Bernina 475 QE is an excellent all round machine and is suitable for quilter’s because it includes the #37 1/4” Patchwork Foot, slide […]

Making Christmas Bunting on the Brother 870SE

With Christmas around the corner I decided to do some Christmas bunting for my next project… Having looked at some websites for designs I chose this snowman which had multiple size options as most designs only come in one size. The materials needed for this project are; white felt, Madeira Tearaway cotton stabiliser, Brother embroidery […]

Christmas Embroidery Appliqués

This week I decided to try something new!  I am fascinated by the appliqués I have seen people do before so I thought I could try some out myself. I did some research on YouTube and watched some videos to give me some ideas. As a beginner to embroidery I took up my friends offer […]

Embroidering cushions with the Brother NV870SE

Today was the first day of making something on the Brother NV870SE embroidery machine. I briefly read the instruction manual beforehand but I prefer to learn hands on. Although you may prefer to read the instructions in full first.  I like to sew and have made lots of projects from clothes to bags but never […]

Janome 230DC & 360DC Review

A review of the Janome 230DC & 360DC computerised sewing machines for beginner to intermediate sewers.  Features These models offer many useful features such as; automatic needle threader start/stop button slide speed controller needle up/down lock stitch reverse stitch width and length adjustments They have a maximum stitch length of 5mm and maximum stitch width […]

Brother Innov-is A50 Sewing Machine

The Brother Innov-is A50 is a beginners entry level computerised sewing machine. The functions and features this model has to offer makes operating the machine easy. With the Advanced one-action needle threader you’ll never have to struggle to thread the needle again.  This machine has an electronic jog dial so that you can select a […]

Brother Stellaire Series Review

The Stellaire range has an endless amount of creative features to take advantage of, from customising garments with your own embroideries and stitches to turning an image that you love into an embroidery design and so much more! This range offers advanced sewing and embroidery with the Brother Stellaire Innov-is XJ1 combined machine. However, if […]