My Favorite Thread Storage Boxes
Why do I love my Sulky Slimline thread boxes? Let me count the ways… … More
Why do I love my Sulky Slimline thread boxes? Let me count the ways… … More
Vicki Konrady loves teaching Stitch Fun Mastery Classes at The Quilt Block in West Des Moines, Iowa, especially when she sees students getting excited about the creative things they can do besides straight stitching. This receiving blanket is a big hit! … More
August. It’s too hot to go outside, so what is there to do? Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in your favorite tea or lemonade, and sit down with the latest Through the Needle ONLINE magazine, Issue #13. … More
Have you ever wondered which interfacing to use when stitching up a big bag, a purse, or a little pouch? Sara from Sew Sweetness shares some wisdom about which interfacings work best for which bag applications. … More
The very first heirloom technique I used on my Christina christening gown was to shape French insertion lace into stylized diamond scallops for the batiste main skirt. Initially, I used the traditional method of shaping French insertion lace over lace shaping templates, but eventually I opted for the streamlined techniques shown in this post. … More
For a nice, crisp corner on your collars, pillows, or facings, try this method borrowed from the ready-to-wear industry.
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We just moved into a new home and I found that my bedroom drapes were a few inches too short. What to do? Lengthen them by adding tabs to the top! So off to the fabric store I went.
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Have you considered using ribbon with your BERNINA Binder Attachment #88? There are an endless variety of ribbon colors and patterns to choose from, and with Binder Attachment #88 you can effortlessly attach sewn ribbon bindings to your quilts, home dec or garment projects. … More
If you saw the Just SEW It webinar on June 7, you’ll know what this stitched hand has to do with piping! It’s not too late to find out by listening to the FREE recorded webinar. … More
One of the hardest things for me was figuring out what to do with all my stabilizers. They were rolling all over the place! … More
Quilter Jacquie Gering shares some advice about the BERNINA Walking Foot #50. As a home quilter, this foot can be your best friend and open the door to creative quilting possibilities. … More
I cut 3 1/2 inch strips for my ruffles that I sewed, turned, pressed and ruffled for the pillow. The gathering foot would have had a tough time working its magic with the seam allowance down the center of the fabric strip. The ruffler plowed through perfectly.
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