Salima Creates

08/23/2026

Radiance/Aveneer
Solaris/Luminaire

New Series on IQ Designer/My Design Center starting in September

Here is what a student said about this series:

“The level of education in this series is nearly immeasurable. There is enough variety to be interesting and enough repetition to solidify true mastery of the IQ or MDC of your particular machine. Incredibly enjoyable working with Salima”

Connie J.

www.salimacreates.com

07/03/2026

Looks what’s under my needle today! ❤️

06/10/2026

IQ Designer/My Design Center Retreat as well as Scan N'Cut!

We are finishing up cutting the kits - Who wants to join us!

Check comments for information

06/10/2026

There are still a few spots open in the July Retreat!

https://www.salimacreates.com/flower-power-retreat

06/09/2026

Join this Fun Club! Each month you will create adorable appliques using My Design Center of IQ Designer!

is the link to join https://www.salimacreates.com/applique-creators-club

04/20/2026

✨ Just a few weeks left! ✨

You can still join the Appliqué Creators Club as a founding member for only $19/month 💛

Inside the club, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Turn simple shapes into appliqué designs
✨ Create your own embroidery (not just stitch files!)
✨ Build confidence with every project

All of this using IQ DESIGNER/MY DESIGN CENTER!

This special founding member price is only available for a limited time—and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

👉 Don’t miss your chance to lock it in!

https://www.salimacreates.com/applique-club

01/31/2026

New Retreat for 2026!


New Projects, New Techniques and Tons of FUN!
I am so blessed to have to many students take my classes and retreats. Here is what one student said:

"Salima is the best teacher. I've evaluated many teachers in my time as an educator myself, and I do know a good one when I find one". Joann K.

Here is the Link for the Details:
https://www.salimacreates.com/the_magic_of_IQ/MDC_a_creators_Retreat

10/04/2025

Only a few days left until our FREE Sew Along

This FREE event will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at 4p PST

Here is the link to purchase this AAA Sewing Exclusive Halloween Gnome

https://bit.ly/48LsveJ

Download the design and have your fabric and thread ready to go!

The sew along Is on the AAA Sewing and Fabric page

See you on Tuesday ❤️

09/06/2025

I can't believe in just a few short months it is going to be Christmas!

All the more reason to start on projects now!

Join me for my last retreat of the year - Holiday Makers Retreat - Using of course IQ Designer and My Design Center (I wouldn't have it any other way)😍

This Brand New Retreat is available for the following models: Radiance, Solaris, Aveneer and Luminaire

Looking forward to seeing you in class! Virtually that is:))

Here is the Link to sign up!

https://www.salimacreates.com/holiday_makers_retreat_the_IQ_MDC_way

Join us for two creative-filled days where you’ll discover the magic of IQ Designer/My Design Center while stitching up adorable holiday projects you’ll be proud to show off (or gift!).

08/06/2025

Details in the comments!