A new needle can make all the difference in the quality of your sewing, not to mention the hours of frustration saved trying to get a good stitch only to realize your needle needs replacing. I keep a pill bottle next to my sewing machine and fill it with needles and pins that have… Continue reading Happy New Needles

Getting a machine and table to a class prevents many from taking them. Then there's those of you with cabinets....try putting that in your vehicle. Perhaps your closest quilt shop is hours and hours away. Come join us. Classes are live and there is ongoing support via email and Facebook. I sew love teaching this… Continue reading Try an On-Line Ruler Work Class

If it looks too good, it probably is too good. In this age of internet shopping, we can become victim to all kinds of fraud. I have come across some ads on social media lately for products that just seem to be priced way too low. So I did some investigating and you know what?… Continue reading Too Good To Be True!

My house was hit by lightning. An important reminder that we often take modern conveniences for granted. Electricity, hot and cold running water, access to the internet, and communicating by telephone are a few that pop into my head. Then there's indoor cooking; with the holidays approaching, I have cooking on my mind. I am… Continue reading Ways to protect your sewing equipment from an electrical event.