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How To Thread a Needle By Hand

Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 11:05 pm -

The first step in any sewing project is threading a needle . Here’s how to do it—no headaches involved. … See the original post here: How To Thread a Needle By Hand  Read More →


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By The Bay Needleart

Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 4:53 pm -

I work at a daycare center in the infant room. They all slept so soundly today, this is unusual for them but I did enjoy the quiet. I think I’m going to sleep early tonight. Original post: By The Bay Needleart  Read More →


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Jill Inspired: A Bad Day Sewing is Better Than…

Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 3:22 pm -

After a full stitch out, I proceeded to letter this flap of a handbag without a spell checker! My students in embroidery classes are going to feel so much better about their own sewing experience. Perhaps we should just say we are sewing these mistakes so that our customers can see how to … Originally posted here:  Jill Inspired: A Bad Day Sewing is Better Than…  Read More →


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New quilting site and giveaway « Needlework News

Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 1:16 pm -

It will offer “projects, tutorials, and patterns brought together by a team of experts and lead designers in the industry.” And to celebrate, they’re giving away a Marie Osmond Quilter’s Companion sewing machine from Janome. … See original here: New quilting site and giveaway « Needlework News  Read More →


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During Quiet Time: Stolen Moments for Creativity: How to Pintuck

Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 12:57 pm -

For starters, you need a pintuck presser foot and a double needle . These will be specific to your sewing machine Excerpt from: During Quiet Time: Stolen Moments for Creativity: How to Pintuck  Read More →


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How to Make Button-Embellished Cards - CraftStylish

Written by admin on March 19, 2009 – 11:00 am -

A couple of things to keep in mind when sewing on paper: Make sure to change out your sewing needle before you go back to sewing on fabric , and I think that leather needles sew better on paper. Original post: How to Make Button-Embellished Cards - CraftStylish  Read More →


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