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Sewing on the Featherweight
Hope you all had a great weekend! We launched our Christmas shopping and got a fair amount accomplished. No waiting until the last minute this year. I started a new project on the Featherweight, and I have really been enjoying getting reacquainted with that little machine. There are a few tips that I am…
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Sewing with Stripes
Do you avoid sewing with stripes? If so, I want to encourage you to give it a try. Many of us avoid using stripes because the direction of the stripe ends up not going in the same direction within a block. For me there is nothing more annoying than having stripes going every which way,…
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My Next Iron
No, this isn't it. But, seriously, thank you all so much for weighing in with your recommendations, comments and experiences. That was so valuable to me. My gosh, what a wealth of information. My experience is that I am hard on irons. I have had cheap ones and I have had good German made Rowentas.…
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Prepping Fabric
There is a new movement that is underway. You may or may not be aware that a lot of fabric and pattern designers are practicing a technique that supposedly makes cutting, sewing, and fabric handling much nicer. I have never been a pre-washer. Not at all. Well, once when I made a red and…
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Come On, Admit It
Let's be honest. Is your ironing board cover disgusting? I doubt it is as revolting a sight as mine, but I bet it shows some signs of wear and tear. Three years ago I made myself a new ironing board cover. I used a tutorial by Sew Much Good, which was excellent, and had a…
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A Great Tip!
Why, here is a nice roll of freezer paper. Can you imagine what I am going to use it for? Bet you can't! No, I am not embarking on an applique project, but that is indeed what I originally purchased this roll of freezer paper for. I can't remember where I got this tip, as…