Elastic thread, Spanish patterns, Charity sewing
How do I use elastic thread? Elastic thread can be used in the bobbin of most machines, either with a zigzag stitch or straight stitch. It’s perfect for yokes, cuffs, necklines and other… Read more »
Author Archives: SCAJanice
National Sewing Month
As you’re harvesting veggies from your garden and perhaps still stitching some warm weather wardrobe components, think ahead a bit to the month of September. Every September is National Sewing… Read more »
Quilting Book Notes
Is quilting sewing? This topic is sometimes debated by diehards on both sides of the issue, but I certainly think so, and some new quilting books have just come across… Read more »
Sewing Wood
Surprisingly, a reader sent in a question about sewing on wood–I thought I was the only person who liked to sew on weird things, but it’s comforting to know that’s not… Read more »
Sewing with Family and Friends
My in-laws are visiting this week and we’ve been out and about doing touristy things, but today and tomorrow I’m sewing with my mother-in-law. We used to live close to… Read more »