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Adventures in Fabric
November 26, 2015
New and Noteworthy, Product Knowledge, Stitching Clothes, What Inspires

There are signs hanging by our fashion fabric now. “Carefully Curated” they say. This blog fills out that story.
On Cheater Sewing and a Specialty Embroidery Technique
October 30, 2015
Embroidery Ideas, Embroidery Software, Personal Projects, Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips, Stitching Clothes, What Inspires
One of the questions I get a lot is “so, do you make everything you wear?” And I always reply “I wish!” Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of time…
#Jays Colouring Project: Kid friendly!
October 02, 2015
Personal Projects, Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips, What Inspires

Maybe you noticed Toronto going mad this Wednesday, maybe you didn’t. Either way, the Jays won the pennant for the American League East, and it inspired this project! Colouring on…
8 Tips for Sewing Stripes
September 25, 2015
Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips, Stitching Clothes, What Inspires

This week I was shopping in the thrift store and came across a gorgeous pink striped angora sweater which was hung in the wrong section. It was way too big…
Top 6 favourite things about the New Embroidery Software!!!!
September 10, 2015
Embroidery Software, New and Noteworthy, Product Knowledge, What Inspires

Yesterday we got to take in a demonstration of the new Premier+ embroidery software via the internet. In the last few months, we were told it was like Christmas every…
Anatomy of a Pin
September 04, 2015
Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips

When I googled the title of this post to see if others had already written about it, most of my results were actually about needles. Which is weird because they…
Basically all your sewing basics
August 13, 2015
Machine Care, Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips
We help so many kids and adults get set up for sewing, and one of the first questions we address is “what do I need?” Sewing machine aside, there is…
Cross Crafting Part 2… Sewing into Knitting/Crocheting
July 24, 2015
Embroidery Ideas, Personal Projects, Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips, Stitching Clothes, What Inspires

A few weeks ago I wrote about combining sewing and scrapbooking and I dubbed it Cross Crafting - my own term that has nothing to do with making crosses. It’s…
Cross Crafting Part 1… Sewing into Scrapbooking
June 18, 2015
Embroidery Ideas, Personal Projects, Product Knowledge, Quilting, Sewing Tips, What Inspires

One of the most wonderful things about the craft industry is that there is next to no one who does just ONE craft. We all dabble, and we are always…
Why do I need a serger?
June 05, 2015
Product Knowledge, Quilting, Sewing Tips, Stitching Clothes, What Inspires

Not everybody does, you know… need a serger, that is. We have some good reasons for and against, depending on the type of sewing you do.
How to Sew with Waterproof Fabric
April 17, 2015
Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips, What Inspires

As gardening season approaches, you may be thinking about sewing for your outdoor living space. Most projects will ask for waterproof fabric, which has its own special requirements.
Have you tried printing on fabric?
March 06, 2015
Personal Projects, Product Knowledge, Quilting, Sewing Tips, What Inspires
Have you tried printing on fabric? If not, start now and create this easy baby ball project!
How to Embroider Freestanding Lace
February 11, 2015
Embroidery Ideas, Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips

Valentine’s day is coming and nothing says romance like lace. Have you tried to make some on your embroidery machine? If not, why not give it a go… It is…
The Holy Grail of Sewing… the accurate seam
January 30, 2015
New and Noteworthy, Product Knowledge, Sewing Tips

Accuracy. Precision. Perfection. The pressure! The consistently straight line can be hard to achieve, and in sewing it is often critically important. How do you relieve the stress, the pressure,…

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