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Quilting With Cotton vs Polyester – What’s the Difference?

Sep 03, 2020

Written by Maura Kang

Most quilters will come across two different thread materials to choose from when they shop for quilting threads: cotton and polyester. But really, what’s the difference? Learn More! Continue reading

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A Guide to Choosing the Best Quilting Thread

Jul 22, 2020

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A Guide to Choosing the Best Quilting Thread

There’s a lot of different quilting threads out there and it isn’t always as simple as “cotton or polyester”, so we’re going to take a closer look at what threads you should consider depending on the look and style of the quilting you want to achieve. Continue reading

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3 Thread Tips for Every Sewist

Jul 04, 2020

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If you’re sewing with a cotton thread in your sewing machine and have a thread break, the way that your thread breaks can actually tell you a lot about what went wrong. Continue reading

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Getting Started With Crochet: Beginner Stitches

Jun 25, 2020

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Getting Started With Crochet: Beginner Stitches

We’re here to teach you a few basic crochet stitches that will help introduce you to crochet! This is a fun, relaxing pastime that is easy to take with you on long road trips or on the go. Once you master these basic stitches, it’s easy to create a variety of different projects. Continue reading

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Best Practices to Store Your Sewing Thread

Jun 22, 2020

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Best Practices to Store Your Sewing Thread

Are you an avid collector of thread? No matter the size of your stash, it’s always good to keep in mind these thread storage best practices so your thread will stay in top condition for whenever you want to sew with it next. These simple tips will help prevent your thread from early fading and aging. Continue reading

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4 Popular Thread Myths You Should Ignore

Jun 12, 2020

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4 Popular Thread Myths You Should Ignore

There’s a lot of sewing myths out there, and a lot of the time they were made because of a lack of thread technology advancement or there simply weren’t any other choices available. We’re going to debunk these 4 popular thread myths that are simply no longer true. Continue reading

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5 Clever Sewing Tips You May Not Have Thought Of!

Jun 03, 2020

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5 Clever Sewing Tips You May Not Have Thought Of!

We have 5 of our favourite sewing tips, perfect for any sewist. These clever tips can help run your sewing room more efficiently and improve your projects!

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5 Tips to Avoid Thread Breaks

May 15, 2020

Written by Maura Kang

It’s a problem every sewist can relate to! We’ve all been there, but how do you know what’s causing your threads to break? Here are 5 tips to quickly help identify and resolve this common sewing issue! Continue reading

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How to Do Big Stitch Hand Quilting

May 14, 2020

Written by Maura Kang

Big stitch hand quilting uses a simple running stitch and a heavier thread such as 12wt thread. This is the perfect technique to add a personal touch to quilts, and those slight imperfections from doing hand stitching only adds to the home-made charm. This is a gorgeous way to give your quilted projects a textured, hand-made look. Continue reading

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5 Simple Sewing Tips for Your Sewing Room

May 13, 2020

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5 Simple Sewing Tips for Your Sewing Room

Sometimes it’s those simple things that can make your sewing room run more efficiently. Here’s 5 easy time-saving solutions that everyone can keep in mind to improve their sewing, all while working smarter, not harder! Continue reading

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Quilting With Cotton vs Polyester – What’s the Difference?

A Guide to Choosing the Best Quilting Thread

3 Thread Tips for Every Sewist

Getting Started With Crochet: Beginner Stitches

Best Practices to Store Your Sewing Thread

4 Popular Thread Myths You Should Ignore

5 Clever Sewing Tips You May Not Have Thought Of!

5 Tips to Avoid Thread Breaks

How to Do Big Stitch Hand Quilting

5 Simple Sewing Tips for Your Sewing Room