Milinda Sews

You’re only limited by your imagination with IQ Designer and your Baby Lock Destiny II! Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to create your own original design in IQ Designer. Complete Power Point instructions for this fun project are included here. 

I love this verse, especially in The Message translation. It gives me peace when I’m worried about stuff I don’t have any control over. The free download is available here. I digitized it using Designer’s Gallery Creator, and embroidered it on my fabulous Destiny 2. I hope you enjoy!

Create in-the-hoop hand warmers! Using scraps of wool and 100% cotton, you can create these in-the-hoop hand warmers in just one hooping. Follow the easy instructions below to make them. Then, pop them in the microwave before you head out in the frigid cold and your hands will stay warm as you make your way … More Baby It’s Cold Outside!

I love the book of Luke. He is most definitely a woman’s writer. His book highlights the plight of women—their unique sufferings, and their unique joy. Luke opens his book with the story of the elderly, childless Elizabeth, and her husband, Zechariah. For women in Ancient Israel, the only thing more shameful than barrenness was … More Advent Hope: Free Christmas Story Ornaments

I love the winter holidays. It is true that the weather is a bit gray and gloomy, and the sun rises late and sets early. But it’s the perfect time to dream and sew. And some of my favorite projects are created from thrown-away wool sweaters—you know, the ones with a few tiny moth holes? … More Winter Mug-Rug

Nothing says comfort like plaid flannel  I love recycling leftover fabric—this one from pajama pants I made for my children when they were very small, and the wool from a skirt we used as a costume in a production of Our Town. The fabrics went together perfectly for this pillow. The finished product brings me great … More Comfort and Joy!

I love reverse applique–it adds dimension and color to any project. While traditional mola applique involoves several layers of fabric, this project is simple requiring only two layers.This design is created for quick and easy bookmarks, but can easily be incorporated into any project, including quilt blocks.You can download the pdf with instructions here.The embroidery … More 3-Heart Reverse Applique Bookmark Quick and Easy Christmas Gift

Hello, friends!I just wanted to share with you some exciting news! I’ve just been hired by Baby Lock to become a Baby Lock Educator! This has been a long-held dream of mine since I first viewed Sewing with Nancy. I am looking forward to meeting you face-to-face at the Baby Lock Dealer near you!I’m very … More New Position as Baby Lock Educator