In Makers Blog

Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably Came to Quilting Mayhem

Quilting Mayhem always works to bring you the best sewing machines, projects, and classes. This October, however, we took our commitment to bringing you the best whole new level by hosting an event that brought the international quilting world right to our doorstep in Snohomish. Quilting with Legends On the weekend of October 8th, 2023, Quilting Mayhem welcomed Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably for a rare in-person event. It’s not often we get to welcome two of the quilting world’s brightest stars! We had classes, lectures, and all the fun stuff planned for the weekend. And did

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November 7, 2023
In Makers Blog

The B790 Pro is Made for You

Sometimes it's hard to get excited about a new gadget. You get the feeling that it wasn't actually made for quilters and their problems. Machine makers don't remember that sometimes threading the needle is fiddly. Or that a quarter inch seam can need a little guidance. Or the machine goes fast, but it sure goes loud, too. When we saw the new BERNINA 790 Pro, we knew it was different. The 790 Pro includes all the things a quilter needs to have the smoothest, most fulfilling sewing experience from their sewing machine. The 790 Pro is

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September 18, 2023
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How to Buy a Sewing Machine for a Quilter: The Ultimate Gift Buying Guide

Buying a sewing machine for a quilter is a wonderful act of love, but it can also be confusing (especially if you’re not someone who currently sews). Purchasing the top-of-the-line machine does not always mean it’s the right one, and buying a machine with the wrong features can cause confusion for the sewist trying to learn a new machine. On the plus side, buying a machine with extra features can give a person room to grow and expand their sewing knowledge. While there are many lists of “recommended machines,” it’s still hard to know what your

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October 26, 2019