Julie Dean
Julie Dean is a former doctor and occupational therapist by profession, which inspired her to start sewing and quilting as a therapeutic activity. She is passionate about her craft and has been quilting and using Cricut for over five years. As well as selling her own designs and products on Etsy Julie has taken commissions for interior design agencies to create bespoke quilts, including Beata Heuman. Julie's work has appeared in Architectural Digest.
Latest articles by Julie Dean
![HTVRONT auto tumbler heat press review; a large white craft machine on a table with a cylindrical gap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MimW7sC7iPBvCKywcpjQGn-320-80.jpg)
HTVRONT Auto Tumbler Heat Press review: a large pro craft machine that's not for everyone
By Julie Dean published
Create designer mugs and tumblers at home.
![Cricut Joy review; a small craft cutting machine on a wooden table with home made cards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g9NLMzxAUhXJEv6Zt35f6X-320-80.jpg)
Cricut Joy review
By Julie Dean last updated
Our Cricut Joy review puts this tiny craft machine to the test. Does it have what it takes to make the cut?
![heat press machines; a photo of the GM Crafty Press for review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vBYU8rHhu9RF6gGvtxoGpG-320-80.jpg)
GM Crafty Press review
By Julie Dean last updated
The GM Crafty Press is cheaper than a Cricut EasyPress Mini, but is it better?
![Continental M7 Professional sewing machine review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pqPH4dQxBBsM5ZJbActsRH-320-80.jpg)
Janome Continental M7 Professional review
By Julie Dean last updated
The Janome Continental M7 Professional is expensive, but it's hard not to love this high-end sewing machine.
![Brother Innovis F420 review, a photo of a sewing machine on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KXXkk39P9dUAK5LnAtekCM-320-80.jpg)
Brother Innovis F420 review
By Julie Dean last updated
The Brother Innovis F420 offers high-end features at a low price, so is there a catch?
![Bernina 475 QE review, represented by a photo of a sewing machine on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cdrfqnSxowyvzo9C6g5dwM-320-80.jpg)
Bernina 475 QE (Quilter's Edition) review
By Julie Dean published
The Bernina 475 QE (Quilter's Edition) promises a lot, but can it match up to the name?
![Brother Innovis NV1800Q review, a photo of a sewing machine on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b82gCJEtvndm9enYmBs47-320-80.jpg)
Brother Innovis NV1800Q review
By Julie Dean published
Is the Brother Innovis NV1800Q just for quilters, or can everyone enjoy this larger sewing machine?
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