Sewing Machine Needles
Several of you have asked about needles and which type is best for sewing on specific fabrics. As you know, the right needle is of the utmost importance and sometimes… Read more »
New Notions – Simplicity Bias Tape Maker and Rotary Cutter
At Spring Quilt Market, a show only for industry members and shop owners, two new products were launched I know you’ll be interested in. Both come from Simplicity Notions and… Read more »
Sewing oddities–marabou, boning & elastic
I’ve received some unique sewing questions lately and thought I’d answer them together: How do I attach marabou trim to an evening dress? Marabou is actually feathers sewn, glued and/or… Read more »
Summer Sewing
I don’t know about you, but summer is always a great time for me to sew. One reason is that I get up earlier when sunshine streams in the window to… Read more »
New Products at Spring Quilt Market in Pittsburgh, 2009
I just returned from Pittsburgh where the spring version of the infamous Quilt Market was held. It’s not open to the general public, but only to store owners, buyers and the… Read more »