Simple Drawstring Bag Sewing Tutorial TheCraftyGemini 2026-09-21 | Simple Drawstring Bag Sewing Tutorial
WIP Wednesday #85: Whats next? Sew Together Bag vs All Rolled Up Tote TheCraftyGemini 2023-03-29 | • Sign up for the Sew Together Bag online course: craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course • Order the Sew Together Bag sewing pattern: craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-sewing-pattern-by-sew-demented • Join us for our May 4-7, 2023 Mini Bag Sewing Retreat in Florida: madmimi.com/s/0fddd51 • Individual Bag Club courses: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops • Order the Finger Press Set: craftygemini.com/shop/3-piece-finger-presser-set • Order my favorite all-purpose polyester thread: craftygemini.com/shop/wonderfil-designer-poly-thread • Have questions for Vanessa to answer in a future show? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions about: - what Club she's working on next - how you can sign up for her online courses - best thread to use for Sew Together Bags - differences and similarities between the Sew Together Bag & the All Rolled Up Tote BagWhat we’re covering: 1:22 - Submit a question 2:07 - The best thread for the Sew Together Bag5:38 - Get on the newsletter for notices about flash sales9:30 - All about the Sew Together Bag15:08 - All about the All Rolled Up Tote24:05 - Sew Together Bag vs All Rolled Up Tote27:38 - A quick recap: Sew Together Bag Course29:25 - Crafty Gemini Video Courses31:38 - Comparing the All Rolled Up Tote vs the Ladybug FPP Block32:50 - Using the Sew Together Bag for a sewing kit33:09 - The All Rolled Up Tote Video Course comes with the pattern!37:10 - What you need to tackle a Crafty Gemini Video Courses38:50 - Can I use a non-digital sewing machine for Crafty Gemini Classes?39:48 - Using soft metallic vinyl for Crafty Gemini Bags44:41 - What’s the difference between between soft metallic vinyl and faux leather?47:00 - Faux leather vs CorkFind links to everything mentioned here: craftygemini.com/2023/03/wip-wednesday-85-whats-next-sew-together-bag-vs-all-rolled-up-tote.htmlClick the Subscribe button here on YouTube and sign up to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified of all our Crafty Gemini happenings!Chat with you again in the next video!-VanessaThanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
WIP Wednesday #84: Straight line quilting, soft vinyl, zippers and denim TheCraftyGemini 2023-03-15 | • Order Soft Vinyl here: craftygemini.com/product-category/fabric• Sign up for the Sunday Tote Bag Course: craftygemini.com/shop/sunday-tote-bag-video-course • Join a Bag Club: craftygemini.com/product-category/clubmemberships• Order the Finger Press Set: craftygemini.com/shop/3-piece-finger-presser-set Find links to everything mentioned here: craftygemini.com/2023/03/wip-wednesday-84-straight-line-quilting-soft-vinyl-zippers-and-denim.htmlIn this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering presubmitted questions about: - sewing denim on a computerized JUKI sewing machine- zipper foot seam allowances- quilting through different battings and interfacings and - how to straight line quilt through soft vinyl. We also now carry Sew Hungry Hippie's Soft Vinyl! We sell this buttery soft fabric in 10+ color ways and have sold out several times already. So, if you see something you like, order it while you can here: craftygemini.com/product-category/fabricThis soft vinyl is heavier than quilting cotton but softer and lighter than cork fabric. It's amazing to work with and can be fused to different interfacings or quilted to make fun bag projects.What we’re covering: 1:55 - Choosing a new sewing machine & Juki LB5020 Demo13:08 - Seam Allowance, Zipper Feet, and Installing Zippers21:58 - Installing a Zipper Foot and Moving Your Needle Position25:32 - Quilting bags with thin interfacing34:48 - Metallic Soft Vinyl is back in stock!36:44 - Quilting metallic soft vinyl Demo46:08 - Does scoring thicker vinyl work? 48:27 - Scoring quilting cotton58:51 - Sunday Tote in Soft Metallic Vinyl Find links to everything mentioned here: craftygemini.com/2023/03/wip-wednesday-84-straight-line-quilting-soft-vinyl-zippers-and-denim.html• Have questions for Vanessa to answer in a future show? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7Click the Subscribe button here on YouTube and sign up to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified of all our Crafty Gemini happenings!Chat with you again in the next video!-VanessaThanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
WIP Wednesday #83: Soft Vinyl- What can you do with it? TheCraftyGemini 2023-03-08 | • Order Soft Vinyl here: craftygemini.com/product-category/fabric• Sign up for the Sunday Tote Bag Course: craftygemini.com/shop/sunday-tote-bag-video-course • Join a Bag Club: craftygemini.com/product-category/clubmemberships In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is telling you all about the latest addition to the online shop: Sew Hungry Hippie's Soft Vinyl! We carry this buttery soft fabric in 10+ color ways and have sold out several times already. So, if you see something you like, order it while you can here: craftygemini.com/product-category/fabricThis soft vinyl is heavier than quilting cotton but softer and lighter than cork fabric. It's amazing to work with and can be fused to different interfacings or quilted to make fun bag projects.What we’re covering: 2:00 - Soft metallic vinyl restock3:45 - Sunday Tote out of Soft Metallic Vinyl5:51 - Quilting Soft Metallic Vinyl 8:02 - FPP Block Zip Pouch8:43 - Can you make the Sunday Tote out of cork?9:55 - Cross hatching tips11:55 - Metallic Soft Vinyl Colors12:55 - Can you embroider this soft metallic vinyl?14:24 - Interfacing and Soft Metallic Vinyl 16:04 - Ironing Soft Metallic Vinyl17:42 - Soft Metallic Vinyl20:52 - Using Soft Metallic Vinyl scraps24:53 - What can you make out of this soft metallic vinyl? 29:46 - Soft Metallic Vinyl cutting demo31:09 - Soft Metallic Vinyl sewing demo35:38 - Using variegated thread36:27 - International shipping note37:10 - Fabrics for Kendall Snap Pouch 39:36 - Using wash away wonder tape on soft metallic vinyl 43:13 - Snaps in soft metallic vinyl46:55 - Something out of stock? Join the waitlist!47:49 - Using soft metallic vinyl for bindings51:59 - Using scraps to reinforce metallic snaps52:34 - Ironing soft metallic vinyl fabric55:48 - Using a Cricut to cut pattern pieces58:49 - Interfacing for the Sunday Tote• Have questions for Vanessa to answer in a future show? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/03/wip-wednesday-83-soft-vinyl-fabric-what-can-you-do-with-it.htmlClick the Subscribe button here on YouTube and sign up to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified of all our Crafty Gemini happenings!Chat with you again in the next video!-VanessaThanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Fiber Friday #18: Cranked socks and a retreat haul TheCraftyGemini 2023-03-04 | On Friday, March 3, 2023 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #18 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! What we talked about: 1:20 - Sock Cranking Retreat & New Socks!8:26 - Why handmade socks?12:57 - Lonesome Pine Yarnworks17:12 - New Notions & Yarn!18:57 - Using reinforcement thread20:05 - Handknitting socks update25:28 - E-Spinner Demo29:51 - Upcoming sock knitting pattern & video course30:34 - Ranunculus sweater update33:00 - Spin-off magazine 34:44 - 2 books for dishcloth patterns LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED: • EYB Fair Isle Worsted Yarn: craftygemini.com/shop/eyb-fair-isle-yarn • Aktiv Cone of Sock Yarn: craftygemini.com/shop/aktiv-yarn-on-cone • 52 More Weeks of Dishcloths eBook (aff link): shrsl.com/3ycsa • Clean and Crafty Dishcloths for All Seasons (aff link): shrsl.com/3ycse • Lonesome Pine Yarnworks: lonesomepineyarnworks.com/shop • Electric Eel Wheel 6.0 e-spinner: dreamingrobots.com/product/eew6 • Electric Eel Wheel Nano 2.0 e-spinner: dreamingrobots.com/product/eew-nano Find links to everything else mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/03/fiber-friday-18-cranked-socks-and-a-retreat-haul.html Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Sunday Tote Bag course is on sale now! Save $10 and learn to make a purse! Craftygemini.com/shop 😍 TheCraftyGemini 2023-03-02 | ...
WIP Wednesday #82: Stitches, bags and a course flash sale! TheCraftyGemini 2023-03-01 | • Sign up for the Sunday Tote Bag Course (on sale this week only!): craftygemini.com/shop/sunday-tote-bag-video-course • Join a Bag Club: craftygemini.com/product-category/clubmemberships • Join our email list here: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Have questions for Vanessa to answer in a future show? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions that deal with stitch length & width, bag linings and she shares a beginner friendly bag course and what you'll learn when you make it! What we’re covering: 1:18 - Understanding stitch length & stitch width2:27 - Stitch length in straight seams7:27 - Stitch length & width in zig zag seams9:39 - Explore the Crafty Gemini Archives!16:20 - Moving your needle position20:25 - Testing stitches & using decorative machine stitches22:57 - Use the right presser foot for your stitch!23:53 - Decorative vs Functional Stitches25:07 - Sewing a neat bag lining30:35 - Using zig zag stitch to keep fabric from fraying31:22 - Showcasing my Sunday Tote32:48 - Smooth bag lining in the Sunday Tote37:04 - Sunday Tote Flash SaleFind links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/03/wip-wednesday-82-stitches-bags-and-a-course-flash-sale.html Click the Subscribe button here on YouTube and sign up to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified of all our Crafty Gemini happenings! Chat with you again in the next video! -Vanessa Sign up for updates and announcements here: craftygemini.com/newsletter Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Learn foundation paper piecing without having to make a big quilt in my new FPP Quilt Club #2! TheCraftyGemini 2023-02-16 | ...
WIP Wednesday #81: Foundation Paper Piecing Club & Soft Vinyl TheCraftyGemini 2023-02-15 | • Join the FPP Quilt Club #2 here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-edition-2 • Order Foundation Paper: craftygemini.com/shop/carol-doaks-foundation-paper-100-sheets-8-5-x-11 • Order Add-a-quarter Rulers: craftygemini.com/shop/add-a-quarter-rulers • Download FREE Practice Block: craftygemini.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/job_47-FPP-Practice-Block.pdf • Join our email list here: craftygemini.com/newsletter Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/02/wip-wednesday-81-foundation-paper-piecing-club-soft-vinyl.html Our NEW Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Quilt Club #2 is here and I hope you are considering joining the fun! Tune in today for all the details you need to know to join this new club. :) Here at Crafty Gemini we host several online courses and clubs each year. This is always the most exciting time of year for our small team. These courses/clubs take a ton of work and we're usually working on them behind the scenes most of the year. With each new course/club we release we are always looking to improve to help even more students develop and enhance their sewing/quilting skills while completing some fun projects. This new club is all about practicing your foundation paper piecing skills but without the commitment of making a quilt! We are going to turn our blocks into functional little zipper pouches, instead! It's going to be a lot of fun and we hope you'll join us! The FPP Quilt Club #2 will be open from Feb. 15, 2023 at 2:00pm ET - Feb. 24th at 11:59pm ET. After that, it closes and no one else will be able to join until we are done with all the blocks. When we re-open it it will be at the regular $137 price. So, if you want to save $$ sign up today for just $97:craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-edition-2 What we’re covering: 2:13 - FPP Quilt Club Details11:54 - Freezer Paper FPP Method 15:06 - Printing FPP Blocks16:33 - Why Crafty Gemini FPP Clubs are different19:01 - Using newsprint for complex FPP blocks20:37 - Is the FPP Quilt Club good for beginners? 22:18 - Using FPP blocks for more than just quilts25:19 - Printing larger FPP blocks28:03 - Soft Metallic Vinyl 34:47 - Soft Metallic Vinyl Fabric Colorways Demo36:58 - Cutting & Sewing Soft Metallic Vinyl Fabric 42:04 - Answering viewer questions45:55 - New FPP Quilt Club Details• Join the Quilt Club here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-edition-2 Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/02/wip-wednesday-81-foundation-paper-piecing-club-soft-vinyl.html Click the Subscribe button and subscribe to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified as soon as the sign up page is ready for you! Remember that all my courses/clubs are only open for about a week and then we close the (virtual) doors. So, don't miss it! Chat with you again in the next video! -Vanessa Sign up for updates and announcements here: craftygemini.com/newsletter Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
I taught him to knit when he was 8. He’s 13 now and knit himself a nice hat.🧶😍🙌🏽🥳 #boyswhoknit TheCraftyGemini 2023-02-15 | ...
Cutting fabric for your orders! Shop the sale at: Craftygemini.com/shop and click the “Fabric” menu. TheCraftyGemini 2023-02-10 | ...
WIP WEDNESDAY #80: Cotton Fabric Quality, directional prints and fussy cutting TheCraftyGemini 2023-02-08 | •• ORDER QUALITY FABRIC: craftygemini.com/product-category/fabric WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT (just for a few months while my son has basketball games in the evenings. :) 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding cotton fabric quality, what is fussy cutting and how to do it, how to work with directional prints. Join us and maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will help you, too! •• ORDER quality cotton fabric here: craftygemini.com/product-category/fabric •• Kelley Crossbody Bag Video Course: craftygemini.com/shop/kelley-crossbody-bag-online-class-pdf-pattern•• Crafty Gemini Bag Club Mini Edition 2: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-2•• Essentials Wallet PDF & Video Course: craftygemini.com/shop/essentials-walletWhat we’re covering: 1:33 - How do you know a fabric is high quality? 10:32 - One more tip on identifying high quality fabric11:36 - Fabric for Sale in the Crafty Gemini Shop14:50 - Fabric Differences Between Brands16:00 - Working with Patterned Fabric but Not Directional Prints24:56 - Fabric Frugality & Directional Prints28:17 - Fussy Cutting34:14 - You don’t have to mess with fussy cutting!35:09 - Ideas for working with a directional print41:12 - Don’t forget about seam allowance! Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/02/wip-wednesday-80-cotton-fabric-quality-directional-prints-and-fussy-cutting.html Sign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletter Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
Fiber Friday #17: Ranunculus Sweater and New Sock Yarn TheCraftyGemini 2023-02-04 | On Friday, February 3, 2023 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #17 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! What we’re covering: 1:29 - Ranunculus Sweater Update6:39 - KnitPick’s Palette Yarn 9:12 - BC Garn Tussah Silk Yarn 11:53 - Cuddle Puddle Wrap & Wonderland Yarns17:55 - KFI Yarn Handpainted Colorways in the Crafty Gemini Shop20:44 - Using Ravelry to preview how Handpainted Yarns will knit up25:05 - KFI Yarn Pre-wound Sock Yarn in the Crafty Gemini Shop 28:23 - Using the KFI Pre-wound Sock Yarn for hand or machine knitting socks29:58 - Does a skein of yarn make one sock or a pair of socks?32:02 - Sneak Peek: Knitting Lounge Socks with Crafty Gemini 34:53 - Knitting two socks at a time35:36 - Learning to use a Circular Sock MachineFind links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/02/fiber-friday-17-ranunculus-sweater-and-new-sock-yarn.html • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • Indulgence Fingering Hand painted sock yarn: craftygemini.com/shop/kfi-collection-hand-painted-fingering-weight-yarn • KFI painted sock (matching 50g balls!): craftygemini.com/shop/kfi-collection-painted-sock-yarn • Ranunculus Sweater pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3 • Knit Picks Palette Yarn I'm using on Ranunculus (aff link): shrsl.com/3wvfn • KFI Painted Sock Yarn: craftygemini.com/shop/kfi-collection-painted-sock-yarn • Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darcidoesit: darcidoesit.com/products/cuddle-puddle-wrap-knitting-pattern • EEW Nano 2 e-spinner: dreamingrobots.com • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course • Yarn for shawl class: craftygemini.com/shop/toshmerinolight • ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com • The Woolery: woolery.com • Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Moving cows and tractor work today. #craftygemini #craftygeminihomestead TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-29 | ...
Sourdough bread mini loaf. 😋🥖 Recipe & blog post at: craftygemini.com/blog TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-27 | ...
WIP WEDNESDAY #79: Faux Leather Zipper Pouch Demo & answering zipper questions TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-25 | •• ORDER faux leather sheets: craftygemini.com/shop/4-pack-of-faux-leather-for-kendall-snap-pouch •• Wash Away Wonder Tape: craftygemini.com/shop/wash-away-wonder-tape-1-4%e2%80%b3-x-10-yds WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT (just for a few months while my son has basketball games in the evenings. :) 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding zippers, faux leather and she's even do a demo on the quickest little zippered pouch you can make with the faux leather sheets we sell in our shop. Join us and maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will help you, too! •• ORDER a 4-pack of faux leather sheets here: craftygemini.com/shop/4-pack-of-faux-leather-for-kendall-snap-pouchWhat we're covering: 2:11 - All About Different Types of Zippers10:08 - What is the difference between #3 zippers and #5 zippers?14:22 - Faux Leather Zipper Pouch Demo Begins15:08 - Jukie-LB5020 Overview16:11 - Showcasing Faux Leather Sheets20:53 - How to insert a zipper into the middle of a piece of fabric46:25 - More Jukie-LB5020 Love! The right tools make projects so much easier! 47:27 - Embracing faux leather raw edges! Avoid seam bulk!Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/01/wip-wednesday-79-faux-leather-zipper-pouch-demo.html Sign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletter Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Club Course is on sale! Craftygemini.com/shop. Click on “Featured” TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-19 | ...
WIP WEDNESDAY #78: What sewing thread to use? How to keep fabric from fraying? TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-18 | WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT (just for a few months while my son has basketball games in the evenings. :) 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 LINKS to products mentioned in video: • Wonderfil Designer Polyester All-Purpose Thread: craftygemini.com/shop/wonderfil-designer-poly-thread• Wonderfil Konfetti 100% cotton 50wt thread: craftygemini.com/shop/50wt-100-cotton-thread-konfetti-assorted-colorsFind links to everything mentioned here: craftygemini.com/2023/01/wip-wednesday-78-what-sewing-thread-to-use-how-to-keep-fabric-from-fraying.htmlIn this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding what sewing thread to use for bags, what is a good all purpose sewing thread to have on hand how to tension top and bobbin threads and how to keep fabric edges from fraying. Join us and maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will help you, too!Questions answered:1:43 - What’s the best thread to use for general purpose sewing7:12 - Aurifil Sewing Thread 9:41 - Gütermann Sewing Thread11:08 - Mettler Sewing Thread12:31 - Thread Weight & Sulky Sewing Thread15:35 - Thread to use with your Serger19:58 - Best Weight of Sewing Thread for Bag Making23:45 - Identifying sewing thread if it’s not labeled25:22 - Glide Sewing Thread27:43 - Isacord Sewing Thread30:09 - How to tell if your sewing machine top and bobbin thread tension is right48:12 - How to keep fabric from frayingSign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletterLearn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshopsThanks for watching!• You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
Fiber Friday #16 with Crafty Gemini: The Weekender, Sophie Scarf and EEW Nano 2 TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-14 | On Friday, January 13, 2023 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #16 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month but was pushed back a week this month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! Projects & Tools: 1:39 - Quick Weekender Sweater Update 2:42 - Sophie Scarf Update8:03 - Speedy Cone Winder™ from Joyce Knits and Sews demo19:54 - EEW Nano 2 e-spinner demo32:40 - Long Weekender Sweater Update• Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/01/fiber-friday-16-with-crafty-gemini-the-weekender-sophie-scarf-and-eew-nano-2.html • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit: ravelry.com/patterns/library/sophie-scarf-2 • The Weekender Sweater Pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-weekender-5 • EEW Nano 2 e-spinner: dreamingrobots.com • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course • Yarn for shawl class: craftygemini.com/shop/toshmerinolight • ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com • The Woolery: woolery.com • Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
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WIP Wednesday #77: Plastic snaps, uneven fabric & seam allowance tips! TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-11 | WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT (just for a few months while my son has basketball games in the evenings. :) 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding plastic snap installation and removal, uneven fabrics when sewing and seam allowance tips. Join us and maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will help you, too! Questions answered: 2:15 - How to install a snap 13:38 - How to remove an incorrectly installed snap20:05 - Tips for Installing Snaps23:18 - Why are patterns written with different seam allowances? 28:48 - When did 1/2” seam allowances fall out of favor?35:56 - Troubleshooting top & bottom fabrics ending up uneven when you sew43:27 - Tips for sewing different fabrics together50:14 - Can you use a walking foot all the time?Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/01/wip-wednesday-77-plastic-snaps-uneven-fabric-seam-allowance-tips.html • Duo Project Video Course: craftygemini.com/shop/duo-project-pdf-video-course• Clear Vinyl: craftygemini.com/shop/clear-vinyl-16-gauge-16-x-54-roll • KAM Snaps (aff link): amzn.to/3X5t5vc Sign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletter Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
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WIP Wednesday #76: Fabric prep, needles & quilting tips TheCraftyGemini 2023-01-05 | WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding fabric prep, sewing machine needles, quilt batting and quilt binding. Join us and maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will help you, too! Questions answered:3:37 - Why do we always have to wash and dry fabric before we start a project?16:00 - How do you know which sewing machine needle to use? 26:21 - How much batting can I piece together before it looses it’s integrity?34:00 - My preferred method for joining the end of a machine sewn quilt binding Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2023/01/wip-wednesday-76-fabric-prep-needles-quilting-tips.html Sign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletter Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
WIP Wednesday #75: Selvages, seam allowances and more! TheCraftyGemini 2022-12-15 | WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding sewing with mesh fabric, selvages, needle positions, 1/8" seam allowances and rotary cutters. Join us and maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will help you, too! Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/12/wip-wednesday-75-selvages-seam-allowances-and-more.htmlQuestions Answered: 1:40 How to sew mesh to vinyl14:32 What kind of clips do you use instead of pins when you’re sewing17:08 Why can’t you use selvage in your projects24:33 Clarifying needle position & presser feet when you’re sewing30:40 Keeping a consistent 1/8″ seam allowance34:18 Best rotary cutters Sign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletter Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
Fiber Friday #15 with Crafty Gemini: Gift ideas! TheCraftyGemini 2022-12-03 | On Friday, December 2, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #15 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course • Yarn for shawl class: craftygemini.com/shop/toshmerinolight • ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com • The Woolery: woolery.com • Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box • EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/store • Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/12/fiber-friday-15-with-crafty-gemini-gift-ideas.html Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
WIP Wednesday #74: Tips for sewing straight & sewing curves TheCraftyGemini 2022-12-01 | WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions that have been submitted by viewers regarding sewing straight seams and sewing curved seams. Join us and maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will help you, too! Questions answered: 2:00 - Using a seam guide for sewing straight seams23:00 - Sewing crisp corners39:22 - Sewing curves, especially on thicker fabricsFind links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/12/wip-wednesday-74-tips-for-seams-sewing-straight-sewing-curves.html Sign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletter Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
WIP WEDNESDAY #73: Mini Bags & Interfacings (limited time offer!) TheCraftyGemini 2022-11-17 | • Join our NEW Bag Club: Mini Edition 2 here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-2 Sale price ends Friday, Nov. 18th at 11:59pm ET. WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa will answer questions on small bag projects and interfacings to use. It's also time to sign up for the 10th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club! This is Mini Bag Club #2 that features 5 smaller bag/pouch projects that you are sure to love. Tune in for all the details! Questions answered: 3:12 - Interfacing demo22:40 - Using starch instead of interfacing27:41 - How to tell if a specific interfacing will work for a mini-bag project39:09 - How long does thread last & what to do with old threadFind links to everything mentioned here: craftygemini.com/2022/11/wip-wednesday-73-mini-bags-interfacings.html Sign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletter Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
NEW Crafty Gemini Mini Bag Club #2 is open! TheCraftyGemini 2022-11-10 | • CLUB DETAILS & SIGN UP: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-2Woohoo!! The 10th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club is now OPEN!This Club is for anyone who wants to learn how to make small and functional bags/pouches with the help of step-by-step video lessons. In this video we share the 5 mini bag projects you'll be learning how to make in this Club as well as the 3 BONUS video courses that have included at no additional cost!Sign up before Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:59pm ET and save! Need more details and want to see exactly what is included in your Club registration fee? Click here for all the info: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-2Thanks for watching! Chat soon. Shop with us at:craftygemini.comFacebook: facebook.com/CraftyGeminiInstagram: @craftygemini
WIP WEDNESDAY #72: NEW Mini Bag Club #2 TheCraftyGemini 2022-11-10 | • Join our NEW Bag Club: Mini Edition 2 here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-2 Sale price ends Friday, Nov. 18th at 11:59pm ET. WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) The new time is Wednesday at 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT 2) Vanessa is answering pre-submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 In this episode of WIP Wednesday it's time to sign up for the 10th Edition Crafty Gemini Bag Club! This is Mini Bag Club #2 that features 5 smaller bag/pouch projects that you are sure to love. Tune in for all the details! Find links to everything mentioned here: craftygemini.com/2022/11/wip-wednesday-72-new-mini-bag-club-2.htmlSign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletterLearn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshopsThanks for watching!• You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
2 Simple Tips to Improve your Sewing Skills Today! TheCraftyGemini 2022-11-09 | • Join the NEW Mini Bag Club #2: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-2• Sign up for our email newsletter: craftygemini.com/newsletterIn this video Vanessa, The Crafty Gemini, shares two tips to help you improve your sewing skills today! Sewing seams can be a pain, but with a little practice you can improve your skills dramatically! In this video, we're going to show you how to improve your sewing skills by using 2 simple tips. Watch the video and learn how to sew better seams in no time!Bag making can be challenging especially for beginners, but with the right tools and instruction you can achieve the results you need! The products/projects featured in this video can be found here (in order as they appeared in the video): • Sewing machine used: craftygemini.com/shop/juki-hzl-lb5020-sewing-machineThanks for watching! You can find us online at:craftygemini.comShop with us at: craftygemini.com/shopFacebook: https:facebook.com/CraftyGeminiInstagram: @craftygemini
3 Tips for Choosing the Best Bag Interfacing TheCraftyGemini 2022-11-07 | • Join the NEW Mini Bag Club #2: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition-2• Sign up for our email newsletter: craftygemini.com/newsletterIn this video Vanessa, The Crafty Gemini talks about her 3 Tips for Choosing the Best Interfacing for your bag and pouch projects. If you are new to making bags you know the world of sewing interfacings and stabilizers is pretty confusing! So many different types of products and manufacturers especially when you're not sure what product you need for a specific bag project.Bag making can be a challenging process, but with the right tools and advice, you can achieve the results you need! In this video, Vanessa discusses the different types of bag interfacing and help you to choose the best option for your project. Vanessa goes over 4 of the most common interfacings and stabilizers and things you need to consider before selecting the right one for your project. She shows you sample projects that feature the products so you can see how they look in a finished bag or pouch, too! The products/projects featured in this video can be found here (in order as they appeared in the video): • Bosal Fashion Fuse: craftygemini.com/shop/fashion-fuse-60-x-36-white-2• Bosal Light Fusible Batting: craftygemini.com/shop/bosal-one-sided-light-fusible-batting-45-x-36-white-2• Bosal Dura Fuse: craftygemini.com/shop/durafuse-white• Bosal In-R-Form Sew-in Foam:craftygemini.com/shop/bosalinrformsewin• Essentials Wallet: craftygemini.com/shop/essentials-wallet• Sewing Clip Basket Tutorial: youtu.be/sEcVnzz6rag• Quilt As You Go Basket: craftygemini.com/shop/quilt-as-you-go-fabric-scrap-basket-pdf-video-courseThanks for watching! You can find us online at:craftygemini.comShop with us at: craftygemini.com/shopFacebook: https:facebook.com/CraftyGeminiInstagram: @craftygemini
Fiber Friday #14 with Crafty Gemini: loving machine knitting! TheCraftyGemini 2022-11-04 | • Knitting Machine Tutorial-Santa Hat: craftygemini.com/2020/12/knitting-machine-tutorial-santa-hat.html• Llamallooma Pom-Pom Maker: craftygemini.com/shop/llamallooma-pom-pom-maker(Please note: some of these are affiliate links. Thanks for your support!)• Plastic 48 needle knitting machine: amzn.to/3FIgYhW • Plastic 22 needle knitting machine: amzn.to/3U82LiI • Blending Board: etsy.me/3WwQVAh • Constanza Shawl online course: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter On Friday, November 4, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #14 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course • Yarn for shawl class: craftygemini.com/shop/toshmerinolight • ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com • The Woolery: woolery.com • Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box • EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/store • Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/11/fiber-friday-14-with-crafty-gemini-loving-machine-knitting.html Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
WIP WEDNESDAY #71: Were back & your questions answered! TheCraftyGemini 2022-11-02 | WIP Wednesday is back! Note a few changes: 1) Vanessa will be answering your pre-submitted questions during these live shows. 2) The new time is Wednesday at 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT 3) If you'd like to submit a sewing/quilting question for Vanessa to answer on a future WIP Wednesday episode please use this form: https://forms.gle/D2qMCVJxfAgJHvWb7 • Order your 10" Slicer ruler here: craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template • Peak Block tutorial: youtu.be/Pj4f26Z45Sg • Rotating Cutting Mat (aff link): amzn.to/3U0mfWr • Olfa rotary cutter: craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter Find links to everything mentioned here: craftygemini.com/2022/11/wip-wednesday-71-were-back-your-questions-answered.htmlSign up here for the Crafty Gemini Newsletter to receive reminders about next week’s episode: craftygemini.com/newsletterLearn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshopsThanks for watching!• You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
Fiber Friday #13 with Crafty Gemini TheCraftyGemini 2022-10-07 | • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course • ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set• Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter On Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #13 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course• Yarn for shawl class: craftygemini.com/shop/toshmerinolight• ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set• Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course• Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html• Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com • The Woolery: woolery.com • Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box • EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/store • Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/10/fiber-friday-13-constanza-shawls-new-yarn-halloween-vibes.html Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Join the Constanza Shawl knit-along!- Fiber Friday #12 with Crafty Gemini TheCraftyGemini 2022-09-02 | • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course • ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set• Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/09/fiber-fridays-12-with-crafty-gemini.html On Friday, Sept 2, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #12 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • SIGN UP FOR THE CONSTANZA SHAWL KNIT ALONG: craftygemini.com/shop/constanza-shawl-pdf-pattern-and-video-course• ChiaoGoo Red Lace Interchangeable Needles Set: craftygemini.com/shop/chiaogoo-red-lace-interchangeable-needles-set• Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course• Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html• Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com • The Woolery: woolery.com • Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box • EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/store • Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/09/fiber-fridays-12-with-crafty-gemini.html Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
LAST DAY to join the Mini Bag Club & save $$! TheCraftyGemini 2022-08-19 | • JOIN THE CLUB HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition Join Vanessa and friends tonight at 7:00pm ET for a live chat about the new Crafty Gemini Bag Club: Mini Edition. Today is the last day to sign up and save! Vanessa will go over the bag projects she'll be teaching you how to make in the new online Club and she will be answering viewer questions. Hope you can join us! craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition
NEW MINI BAG CLUB- LIVE Q&A TheCraftyGemini 2022-08-13 | My NEW Bag Club: Mini Edition is OPEN! Join the fun here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition Still have questions? Bring them to this LIVE Q&A Chat where I'll tell you all about my online bag club and show you all the projects we will be making over the next few months. Chat soon!Join the mini bag sewing fun here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-editionShop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotionsLearn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshopsThanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Crochet tote, knitting and new yarn!- Fiber Friday #11 with Crafty Gemini TheCraftyGemini 2022-08-12 | • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • Sock Architecture Book (affiliate link): amzn.to/3AFQmeS • Find links to everything mentioned: On Friday, August 12, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #11 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! Products and projects mentioned: • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Self Striping Yarn by String Theory Colorworks: craftygemini.com/shop/self-striping-yarn-by-string-theory-colorworks • Crafty Gemini Crochet Hook Set: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-crochet-hook-set • Babe Soft Cotton Worsted Yarn: craftygemini.com/shop/babe-soft-cotton-worsted-yarn • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • Sock Architecture Book (affiliate link): amzn.to/3AFQmeS • Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • Caron Cotton Cakes (affiliate link): amzn.to/3NItpeS • Caron Cotton Cakes in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop/caron-cotton-cakes-yarn • Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com • Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html • The Woolery: woolery.com • Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box • EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/store Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/08/fiber-fridays-11.html Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
NEW Mini Bag Club is open! Watch video for details. TheCraftyGemini 2022-08-12 | • SIGN UP HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-editionThe Crafty Gemini Bag Club: Mini Edition is now open for signups! Take advantage of the $97 Early Bird Sale Price now and get 3 more BONUS video courses! Sale price ends on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. NOTE: This Club will re-open in mid-October at the regular price and with only 5 projects and no LIVE sessions. If you sign up right now you get the main 5 mini bag courses + 3 more BONUS bag courses at a discounted rate!Join the NEW Crafty Gemini Bag Club: Mini Edition and you get the following:• Step-by-step video instruction for 5 mini bag projects using different sewing techniques • BONUS: 3 more bag projects with video instructions!• 5 Downloadable PDFs with text instructions for the 5 main mini bag projects• Downloadable PDF supply list• 4 private LIVE Q&A chats with Vanessa and Club Members• 4 private LIVE ZOOM Social Hour chats with Vanessa and Club Members• Access to our private Facebook Group of encouraging bag makers (optional)• BONUS Printable: “Freebie Tips for Bag Making”• Lifetime access to ALL course content• SIGN UP HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-editionThanks for watching and I hope to see you in the Club!
3 Tips to Lower the Cost of Sewing for Gifting and Selling Items TheCraftyGemini 2022-08-11 | The club is now open! SIGN UP HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-editionThe Crafty Gemini Bag Club: Mini Edition is now open for signups! Take advantage of the $97 Early Bird Sale Price now and get 3 more BONUS video courses! Sale price ends on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. • Join our email list so you are the first to know about the new bag club: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Help us make this the best bag club yet by filling out this 2-minute survey: https://forms.gle/fE66yLdxRvsALKxk7*LINKS below:• Bundle of craft zippers (aff link): amzn.to/3zL8jXm• KAM Snap Setting Kit (aff link): amzn.to/3dpt57g• Duo Zipper Pouch tutorial: youtu.be/4A2QlSNGzf8• Tamiami Tote Bag: craftygemini.com/shop/tamiami-tote-bag-pdf-video-course• Melissa Crossbody Bag/Wristlet: craftygemini.com/shop/melissa-crossbody-bag-online-video-course-pdf-pattern• Mesh Zipper Pouch tutorial: youtu.be/7mbopGzV2Kg• Handbag Zippers with 2 pulls: craftygemini.com/shop/30inchzippersIn this video I share 3 tips for cutting costs when sewing for gifting and selling items. If you want to make more inventory for an upcoming craft fair or have a large family to make gifts for go ahead and watch this video and you may learn some tips. The club is now open! SIGN UP HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition• Check out our entire digital course offerings here: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops• We have other bag clubs still available for you here: craftygemini.com/product-category/clubmembershipsThanks for watching!• You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter sewing on a budget sewing projects sewing supplies bag making
3 Tips for Sewing Zippers TheCraftyGemini 2022-08-10 | The club is now open! SIGN UP HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition• Join our email list so you are the first to know about the new bag club: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Help us make this the best bag club yet by filling out this 2-minute survey: https://forms.gle/fE66yLdxRvsALKxk7*LINKS below:• Bundle of craft zippers (aff link): amzn.to/3zL8jXm• Duo Zipper Pouch tutorial: youtu.be/4A2QlSNGzf8• Sunset Project Bag Course: craftygemini.com/shop/sunset-project-bag-pdf-video-course• Handbag Zippers with 2 pulls: craftygemini.com/shop/30inchzippersIn this video I share 3 tips for sewing zippers. If you want to get better at making bags and pouches it is important that you choose the right size and type of zipper and use a zipper foot on your sewing machine. Craft zippers or #3 zippers as they are often referred to are the most affordable and easy to find zippers on the market. Here is a link to a bundle of craft zippers (aff link): amzn.to/3zL8jXm. The club is now open! SIGN UP HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-bag-club-mini-edition• Check out our entire digital course offerings here: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops• We have other bag clubs still available for you here: craftygemini.com/product-category/clubmembershipsThanks for watching!• You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
Join the market tote bag crochet-along!- Fiber Friday #10 with Crafty Gemini TheCraftyGemini 2022-07-08 | • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • Sock Architecture Book (affiliate link): amzn.to/3AFQmeS• Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/07/fiber-fridays-10.html On Friday, July 8, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #10 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This series typically airs the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! Products and projects mentioned: • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course• Self Striping Yarn by String Theory Colorworks: craftygemini.com/shop/self-striping-yarn-by-string-theory-colorworks• Crafty Gemini Crochet Hook Set: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-crochet-hook-set• Babe Soft Cotton Worsted Yarn: craftygemini.com/shop/babe-soft-cotton-worsted-yarn• Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter• Sock Architecture Book (affiliate link): amzn.to/3AFQmeS• Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines• Caron Cotton Cakes (affiliate link): amzn.to/3NItpeS• Caron Cotton Cakes in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop/caron-cotton-cakes-yarn• Vicki’s Wool & More: http://vickiswool.com• Louet Standard Drum Carder – 72 tpi: woolery.com/louet-standard-drum-carder-72-tpi.html• The Woolery: woolery.com• Loma Hat Knit Along: craftygemini.com/shop/loma-hat-knit-along-only-no-supply-box• EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/storeFind links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/07/fiber-fridays-10.htmlSign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
New crochet market bag class and machine sock knitting- Fiber Friday #9 with Crafty Gemini TheCraftyGemini 2022-06-10 | • Self Striping Yarn: craftygemini.com/shop/self-striping-yarn-by-string-theory-colorworks • Crochet Market Tote Course: craftygemini.com/shop/crochet-market-tote-course • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter • Find links to everything else mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/06/fiber-fridays-9.html On Friday, June 10, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #9 of her LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This new series will air on the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! Products and projects mentioned: • Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/store Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
WIP WEDNESDAY #70: How to use decorative stitches on your sewing machine with Crafty Gemini! TheCraftyGemini 2022-06-08 | ** Order this sewing machine: craftygemini.com/shop/juki-hzl-lb5020-sewing-machine In today's episode Vanessa will share tips for using all those decorative stitches on your sewing machine! Most of our sewing projects use the basic straight or zig zag stitches. But what do you do with all the other stitches that your sewing machine can do?! Watch this video to learn some important tips so you can use your sewing machine to it's max capacity! If you enjoyed this demo be sure to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more instructional videos. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on future WIP Wednesdays and more from Crafty Gemini: craftygemini.com/newsletter Catch up on last week's WIP Wednesday: craftygemini.com/2022/05/wip-wednesday-68-foundation-paper-piecing-demo-with-crafty-gemini.html Find links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/06/wip-wednesday-70-how-to-use-decorative-stitches-on-your-sewing-machine.html Products and projects used: • Clipper Thread Snips: craftygemini.com/shop/clipper-thread-snips • Small Tailors Clapper: craftygemini.com/shop/small-tailors-clapper • My favorite irons: youtu.be/96UxZg3d25U • Martelli Round About 3-Piece Set: craftygemini.com/shop/martelli-round-about-3-piece-set • OLFA 28mm Rotary Cutter: craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-28mm-rotary-cutter Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Crafty Gemini T-shirts!! • Fabric + Thread = Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/fabric-thread-magic-t-shirt • Hook + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Needles + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
WIP Wednesday #69: NEW online QUILT CLUB! JOIN US! TheCraftyGemini 2022-05-26 | • Join the Quilt Club here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-edition• Order Foundation Paper: craftygemini.com/shop/carol-doaks-foundation-paper-100-sheets-8-5-x-11 • Order Add-a-quarter Rulers: craftygemini.com/shop/add-a-quarter-rulers • Download FREE Practice Block: craftygemini.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/job_47-FPP-Practice-Block.pdf • Join our email list here: craftygemini.com/newsletterFind links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/05/wip-wednesday-69-new-online-quilt-club-join-us.html Our NEW Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Quilt Club is here and I hope you are considering joining the fun! Tune in tonight for all the details you need to know to join this new club. :) Here at Crafty Gemini we host several online courses and clubs each year. This is always the most exciting time of year for our small team. These courses/clubs take a ton of work and we're usually working on them behind the scenes most of the year. With each new course/club we release we are always looking to improve to help even more students develop and enhance their sewing/quilting skills while completing some fun projects. This new club is all about having fun and making cute mini quilts to decorate any space in your home. Pretty fabrics and fun times with online quilting friends is what we are gearing up for and we hope you'll join us! The FPP Quilt Club will be open from May 25 at 7:00pm ET - June 3 at 11:59pm ET. After that, it closes and no one else will be able to join! • Join the Quilt Club here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-editionFind links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/05/wip-wednesday-69-new-online-quilt-club-join-us.htmlClick the Subscribe button and subscribe to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified as soon as the sign up page is ready for you! Remember that all my courses/clubs are only open for about a week and then we close the (virtual) doors. So, don't miss it! Chat with you again in the next video! -VanessaSign up for updates and announcements here: craftygemini.com/newsletter Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotionsLearn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshopsThanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Foundation paper piecing supplies youll need for NEW Quilt Club! TheCraftyGemini 2022-05-24 | • Join the Quilt Club here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-edition• Join our email list here: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Order Foundation Paper: craftygemini.com/shop/carol-doaks-foundation-paper-100-sheets-8-5-x-11• Order Add-a-quarter Rulers: craftygemini.com/shop/add-a-quarter-rulers• Download FREE Practice Block: craftygemini.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/job_47-FPP-Practice-Block.pdf• Join the Quilt Club here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-editionOur NEW Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Quilt Club is almost here and I hope you are considering joining the fun!Here at Crafty Gemini we host several online courses and clubs each year. This is always the most exciting time of year for our small team. These courses/clubs take a ton of work and we’re usually working on them behind the scenes most of the year. With each new course/club we release we are always looking to improve to help even more students develop and enhance their sewing/quilting skills while completing some fun projects. This new club is all about having fun and making cute mini quilts to decorate any space in your home. Pretty fabrics and fun times with online quilting friends is what we are gearing up for and we hope you'll join us! The FPP Quilt Club is not open yet. Click the Subscribe button and subscribe to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified as soon as the sign up page is ready for you! Remember that all my courses/clubs are only open for about a week and then we close the (virtual) doors. So, don't miss it!In the meantime, watch this video and gather up your supplies! Many of the items featured can be purchased from our online shop at: craftygemini.com/product-category/featuredChat with you again in the next video! -VanessaSign up for updates and announcements here: craftygemini.com/newsletter Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotionsLearn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshopsThanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
Crafty Gemini Quilt Club INTRO - Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Edition TheCraftyGemini 2022-05-23 | • Join our email list here: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Join the Quilt Club here: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-quilt-club-fpp-editionOur NEW Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Quilt Club is almost here and I hope you are considering joining the fun!Here at Crafty Gemini we host several online courses and clubs each year. This is always the most exciting time of year for our small team. These courses/clubs take a ton of work and we’re usually working on them behind the scenes most of the year. With each new course/club we release we are always looking to improve to help even more students develop and enhance their sewing/quilting skills while completing some fun projects. This new club is all about having fun and making cute mini quilts to decorate any space in your home. Pretty fabrics and fun times with online quilting friends is what we are gearing up for and we hope you'll join us! The FPP Quilt Club is not open yet. Click the Subscribe button and subscribe to our email newsletter at craftygemini.com/newsletter to be notified as soon as the sign up page is ready for you! Remember that all my courses/clubs are only open for about a week and then we close the (virtual) doors. So, don't miss it!Chat with you again in the next video! -VanessaSign up for updates and announcements here: craftygemini.com/newsletter Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotionsLearn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshopsThanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini• Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
WIP Wednesday #68: Foundation Paper Piecing Demo with Crafty Gemini TheCraftyGemini 2022-05-18 | • Join our email list: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial: youtu.be/8uaW26igygE• Add-A-Quarter rulers: craftygemini.com/shop/add-a-quarter-rulers In today's episode Vanessa will give a demo on foundation paper piecing. This is a fun and very accurate quilting technique that can be a bit confusing at first. We are launching a new Crafty Gemini Quilt Club that will be all about foundation paper piecing mini quilts! So, tune in for a few details on when you can expect that to open up for registration. Products and projects mentioned & used:• The Crafty Gemini Quilt Club: Foundation Paper Piecing Edition! Join our email list to be the first to know when the club opens for registration: craftygemini.com/newsletter• Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial: youtu.be/8uaW26igygE• Add-A-Quarter rulers: craftygemini.com/shop/add-a-quarter-rulers• Clipper Thread Snips: craftygemini.com/shop/clipper-thread-snips• Martelli Round About 3-Piece Set: craftygemini.com/shop/martelli-round-about-3-piece-set• OLFA 28mm Rotary Cutter: craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-28mm-rotary-cutter• JUKI HZL- LB5020 Sewing Machine: craftygemini.com/shop/juki-hzl-lb5020-sewing-machineFind links to everything mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/05/wip-wednesday-68-foundation-paper-piecing-demo-with-crafty-gemini.htmlIf you enjoyed this video be sure to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more instructional videos. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on future WIP Wednesdays and more from Crafty Gemini: craftygemini.com/newsletter Crafty Gemini T-shirts!! • Fabric + Thread = Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/fabric-thread-magic-t-shirt • Hook + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Needles + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
WIP WEDNESDAY #67: Bag Maker Subscription Box- Round 2 is now open! TheCraftyGemini 2022-05-11 | • Join the next round of the program here: craftygemini.com/shop/bag-maker-subscription-box-june-to-aug-2022 • All Rolled Up Tote Bag Video Course: craftygemini.com/shop/allrolleduptote • Insulated Lunchbox Course: craftygemini.com/shop/insulated-lunchbox-video-course • Sew Together Bag Course: craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course • Zippy Bags Course: craftygemini.com/shop/zippy-bags-by-sallie-tomato-video-course In today's episode Vanessa will talk about her Bag Maker Subscription Box program! We will review the last 3 bag projects made and answer questions about the next round. ALL THE DETAILS & SIGNUP INFO IS HERE: craftygemini.com/shop/bag-maker-subscription-box-june-to-aug-2022 If you enjoyed this video be sure to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more instructional videos. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on future WIP Wednesdays and more from Crafty Gemini: craftygemini.com/newsletter Past projects are available individually here: • Insulated Lunchbox by June Taillor: craftygemini.com/shop/insulated-lunchbox-video-course • Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented: craftygemini.com/shop/sew-together-bag-by-sew-demented-video-course • Zippy Bags by Sallie Tomato: craftygemini.com/shop/zippy-bags-by-sallie-tomato-video-course Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotionsLinks to other things mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/05/wip-wednesday-67-bag-maker-subscription-box-round-2-is-now-open.html Crafty Gemini T-shirts!! • Fabric + Thread = Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/fabric-thread-magic-t-shirt • Hook + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt • Needles + Yarn= Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can shop with us online here: craftygemini.com/shop • You can also find me at: Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter
EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel demonstration- Fiber Friday #8 with Crafty Gemini TheCraftyGemini 2022-05-07 | • Crochet Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/hook-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Knitting Magic T-shirt: craftygemini.com/shop/needles-yarn-magic-t-shirt• Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter On Friday, May 6, 2022 Crafty Gemini is hosting Episode #8 of her new LIVE video series called Fiber Fridays! In this LIVE event Vanessa will share projects she is working on, new yarn purchases, share updates on new pattern designs, fiber related resource books and answer audience questions. This new series will air on the 1st Friday of each month. If you are specifically interested in fiber related crafts including: Knitting, Crochet, Circular Sock Machine Knitting, Spinning, etc. then this is the show for you! Products and projects mentioned: • Erlbacher Knitting Machines: erlbacherknitting.com/category/machines • EEW 6.0 electric spinning wheel: http://vickiswool.com/store Find links to everything else mentioned: craftygemini.com/2022/05/fiber-fridays-8.html Sign up for email updates on all things fiber related here: craftygemini.com/fiber-craft-newsletter Keep knitting with the Crafty Gemini tools & supplies: craftygemini.com/product-category/crochet-knitting Shop sewing tools and notions in the Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/product-category/toolsnotions Learn more sewing skills with a Crafty Gemini Video Workshop: craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops Thanks for watching! • You can also find me on Facebook: facebook.com/CraftyGemini • Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/craftygemini • Sign up for email updates: craftygemini.com/newsletter • Shop with us at The Crafty Gemini Shop: craftygemini.com/shop
