Thread spool holders
Today I thought you might like to see some of the thread spool holders I’ve made over the years. I started out experimenting with five…
What to look for in a new sewing machine
This is a long post but I’m pretty fussy when it comes to good design. I don’t believe in sewing machine snobs; just that there…
Skipping stitches solution
When my old machine skipped stitches when free-motion quilting, I asked my trusty sewing machine service man about it. Yes, I know that some stitches can be…
Setting up your spare sewing machine
So you’re lucky enough to have upgraded your sewing machine but still have the old one taking up space in the cupboard. As I change…
Breaking needles solution
Have you ever broken a needle and not known why? It’s sharp, you’re not sewing through anything out of the ordinary but you’re starting to…
The rule of thirds
The rule of thirds can be applied to many aspects of design. It’s found in nature— even on your face— and just about every product…
Don’t you just love Google?
Okay, so I was researching if you could wash satin… Turns out it depends on what fibres it is made from so I typed in a…
Making a quilt for someone special
As beginner quilters, one of the first things we usually want to do is make quilts for friends and family. We get to refine our…
Entering quilt shows
If you’ve been thinking about entering a quilt show, here’s a few reasons to go for it. The first is obvious: Nothing ventured, nothing gained.…
Pin basting a quilt
While there are a few strategies quilters use for pin basting, here are my five favourite tips. Tape the entire edge of the backing fabric to the…
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