Julie Dean

Julie Dean

Writer

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

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.

Digital Crafting
Cricut Joy review; a small craft cutting machine on a wooden table with home made cards

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?

Digital Crafting
heat press machines; a photo of the GM Crafty Press for review

GM Crafty Press review

By Julie Dean last updated

The GM Crafty Press is cheaper than a Cricut EasyPress Mini, but is it better?

Tech
Continental M7 Professional sewing machine review

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.

Gadgets
Brother Innovis F420 review, a photo of a sewing machine on a wooden table

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?

Gadgets
Bernina 475 QE review, represented by a photo of a sewing machine on a wooden table

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?

Gadgets
Brother Innovis NV1800Q review, a photo of a sewing machine on a white background

Brother Innovis NV1800Q review

By Julie Dean published

Is the Brother Innovis NV1800Q just for quilters, or can everyone enjoy this larger sewing machine?

Gadgets
A photo of the Brother ScanNCut SDX on a wooden table

Brother ScanNCut SDX2200D review

By Julie Dean published

Can the Brother ScanNCut SDX2200D replace Cricut Maker 3 as the top craft machine for you?

Gadgets
The Cricut EasyPress MIni review uses a photograph of the machine next to some sneakers

Cricut EasyPress Mini review

By Julie Dean published

Our Cricut EasyPress Mini review proves this is the best small craft gadget you never knew you needed.

Digital Crafting