How to Pair Thread Weight with Needle Size

How many times have you been quilting, thread painting or for that matter working on any machine project and the thread keeps shredding, breaking or skipping threads? The most likely culprit to your dilemma is the wrong size needle that is paired with the thread you are using. … More

Creative Surroundings

I recently had a milestone birthday (I’m not saying which one) and when my husband asked me what I wanted as a gift, I didn’t ask for diamonds, an ocean cruise, or a new wardrobe…more than anything, I wanted a sewing-room makeover! So I took myself off to IKEA to see what I could find … More