Sergers and coverstitch machines are good additions to the sewing room. Neither machine will replace your sewing machine, but each brings special functions to your stitching experience. First, the serger. Sergers are special purpose machines […]
Appliqué is a very old and beautiful way to repair or accent garments, pillows, and quilts. For many centuries, appliqué was done by hand, but with the advent of the sewing machine, this decorative technique […]
For those of us who sew, the holidays are a time when we can share our passion with our non-sewing family members and friends through our hand-made gifts. These gifts can be created entirely from […]
As I was considering topics for this issue, I ran across the dates celebrating National Friends of the Library Week which is October 19-25, 2025. This week is recognition for the folks who support our […]
Measuring accurately is critical to your sewing and quilting success. There are many tools available to help with measurements. Some are used for either general sewing or quilting and some are specific to a particular […]
Scissors, snips, and shears are the foundational tools of the sewing room. Most of us have several pair of each and can never find them when we need them! We’ll look at each of these […]
Shop Hop is a familiar term to many quilters but not so to many others. During a Shop Hop, customers visit or “hop” to participating stores. Shophops can vary in size from just a few stores […]
What is something that isn’t seen in a garment but makes a big difference if it is missing? Interfacing! This is a structural layer placed between two fabric layers when stiffening or stability is needed […]
Most machine companies release new sewing machines each year with new features. 2025 is no exception. Brother is releasing the top-of-the-line Aveneer EV1 with many great features for sewers. You can expect to find similar […]
Holiday gift-giving time is right around the corner! Sewers, quilters, and embroiderers always enjoy finding notions, tools, or machines under the tree. We have some suggestions that would make your stitcher happy. A new sewing machine might […]
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