I saw this pillow a while back, and since I’m not much of a crocheter, it sits on my pin board unstitched. I figured some day I would stitch it out on the BERNINA 580E or another sexy embroider...
Hope you are all midway through your weekend fun. We are closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day and to spend some time with our fabulous families. See you Tuesday!
Ever since I moved my sewing studio from my light-filled but tiny sunroom to our LARGEST bedroom (jealous?), I have been on a quest to find the perfect balance between functionality and organization....
MD is excited to be offering a new quilt block template set from the team of 2nd Avenue Studio and TabSlot based on the traditional quilt block, the orange peel! Characterized by curved piecing and a...
Thursday, Michelle and I unpacked 6 BERNINA 350′s and 3 BERNINA 800DL Sergers downtown at Josephine’s Dry Goods. We are so happy to support their talented teachers and students by providi...
Every other week, we profile one of our customers, teachers, or employees to learn more about their sewing life. This week, the MD Sewist Spotlight is on our beloved teacher Amy Alan. Amy is a never-...
Are you familiar with the Aurora 430? If not, stop in and talk to Michelle or Lupine–it’s the machine they sew on at home! Or check out Amy Alan’s true-love testimonial. This belove...
Have you ever wished your serger could make a prettier rolled hem? Maybe it can and all it needs is a little time spent with Maxi-Lock Stretch thread! This stuff can make rolled hem magic, and transf...
MD has been a fan of Sewaholic patterns for a few months now. Ever since Erica proposed teaching the Minoru Jacket pattern (I have now made three!) we have been great supporters of Tasia’s patt...
You may have noticed some similarities between these pillows I blogged about… and the ones currently being used to promote the 2nd We All Sew Challenge from BERNINA. Yep, they’re the same...
I finished quilting and binding the second of my twin sized quilts! Honestly, I have been wanting to make my lovely daughters quilts for their beds for years, but the thought of actually quilting the...
Around here, we’re all for making the most of whatever workspace you’re in. And in the spirit of spring cleaning, why not take a little time this week to get yourself on the right track. ...
Sewing projects at MD spread around the staff like wildfire. One minute we are all working on quilts, the next machine embroidery, and currently is seems to be knits. We are all crazy right now sewin...
I am absolutely in love with Clover’s Trace & Create Quilt Templates. They come in a couple different designs — the uber traditional Lone Star and Hexagon patterns. Both templates mak...
Huge Spring Sale on ALL Floor Model Machines! Including top of the line BERNINA 8 Series: 820, 830E and 830LE. Plus bernettes and sergers. When we say all floor models, we mean it. Fabulous savings o...
We know the value of a well oiled machine! And with the arrival of spring, we would love to help get yours running smoothly again. Grab this coupon and enjoy the lowest price we have ever offered on ...
This week, our spotlight is on one of our newest teachers, Elizabeth Buss. She is teaching several excellent classes, including Delicate Fabric Techniques: Taffy Blouse, Pintuck Blouse, and Spring Su...
We all know contemporary sewing machines are going to come with decorative stitches to complement the utility stitches. But why? Are you familiar with crazy quilting? It’s not just random pieci...
There are quilts (almost two) and lovely curtains, and just the other day, a couple of new pillowcases. I am really making progress on the girlification of my daughters bedroom! For the pillowcases, ...
I was scrolling through some photos and came across these gems. I thought it appropriate to share with our second anniversary weekend upon us. Modern Domestic opened its humble doors two years ago wi...
When I was recently working on a set of spring pillows, I wanted to have a simple one-color design with an oversized motif. My idea was to complement and tone down the brighter colors and complex pie...
We can hardly believe that we have been making sewing magic with all of you for two whole years. What a great thing to celebrate! Enjoy a sale on all notions, books, and accessories this Friday, Satu...
Happy Easter to all of you wonderful bunnies. We are open today, regular hours. We hope you have a few minutes to get some sewing in and have the chance to come by to say hello! The request for Easte...
Get your springtime table off to a happy start–be it for Easter, Mother’s Day, or everyday! I modified my Personalized Napkin project with spring colors and motifs in mind. These can inst...
As the daylight stays later this time of year, my lovely daughters struggle to go to bed at a reasonable hour and have been requesting some curtains for their room. They have wooden blinds, but they&...
Pinterest has become the new go-to for inspiration. You can geek out for hours finding sparks of imagination for pretty much any decorating idea, menu, paint color or sewing project! We pin things co...
Part of what we’re happy to provide to our BERNINA machine owners is quality education. It starts with your first Machine Owner Class where we cover the basics–proper threading, buttonhol...
Who doesn’t want a new spring wardrobe? I certainly don’t feel sad stashing tall boots and heavy coats and opting for brighter colors. This season, there are loads of great classes that c...
Every other week, we’ll be profiling one of our customers to find out a little bit about their sewing life. This week the MD Sewist Spotlight is on Alex Leavens. Read all about Alex’s adv...
Take the pain out of mindless gathering and give the #16 Gathering Foot a try! I love consulting FEETures, BERNINA’s presser foot and attachment reference volumes. Researching is something I lo...
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