Artisan Batiks: Christmastime from Robert Kaufman Fabrics
We joke a lot about our fabric stashes but there actually is a really good reason to keep them stocked! We are in the midst of the fall season and will soon enter the Christmas holiday. That means seasonal fabrics may be in abundance now, but might be hard to find this time next year.
Check out these school supplies that are useful to machine embroiderers, sewers, and quilters!
We know to pre-shrink our fabric and stabilizer, but this item can also cause problems if it shrinks after embroidery.
Bonnie has told us about the importance of test sews. It is a great way to make sure that your combination of fabric, stabilizer, batting, needle, tension, and threads are all working in unison. That way, you make adjustments before potentially ruining your entire project.
Some of the best advice for machine embroiderers doesn’t involve buying a miracle tool, but utilizing a simple but effective virtue.
Titanium-plated needles are stronger, more durable and last longer than traditional needles. But are they worth the added cost?
There are so many reasons that fabric precuts are useful in machine embroidery. Here are just a few!
Making a quilt is more than just pretty fabric and beautiful embroidery. These tips will help ensure that your piecing skills are top notch!
Whether it is a pillow, wall hanging, table runner or quilt, add a label. But what should you include? We may not think about how long some of the items that we make will last, but it is important to document your works of heart.
Basting boxes are a secret weapon. See how to use them when you are quilting projects in the hoop!
Earlier this month, we discussed how basting stitches contribute to better embroidery. Today, I am going to show you how you can use basting stitches to help line up projects that you have to hoop multiple times, like quilting motifs.
For the most part, even the ugliest fabric can be used if you know where to look.
Sometimes, great surprises are found on the back of an ugly or otherwise undesirable fabric. A fabric on the clearance table may not appeal to you … unless you turn it over.
