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It’s time again for our list of gifts and/or gadgets to make our sewing lives easier or more enjoyable.  You can see our posts from previous years by clicking on these links:  2018, 2019 (Part 1), 2019 (Part 2), 2020 (Part 1), 2020 (Part 2).  All the links in the articles still seem to work, which is saying something! Submitted by Dianne As I post this, we are less than 10 days away from Christmas.  That’s all the time in the world for some of us; and for others of us, we’re feeling the time crunch.  In Part 1, Liz showed us lots of coolRead More →

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It’s time again for our list of gifts and/or gadgets to make our sewing lives easier or more enjoyable.  You can see our posts from previous years by clicking on these links:  2018, 2019 (Part 1), 2019 (Part 2), 2020 (Part 1), 2020 (Part 2).  All the links in the articles still seem to work, which is saying something! Submitted by Liz M. Hello all! I am sharing some items I have in my quilting space that I find very useful! I have learned I am not a “gadget” person and that I prefer tools that produce good results when I use them. As youRead More →

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Submitted by Liz M. Hello! We are heading into the holiday season for many of us. Dianne and I will be posting our annual blogs about gift ideas in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, we thought we would share our favorite book with you and ask for readers to comment with their favorites! Please include the author, name of the book and a sentence or two about the subject or reason you recommend it. My current favorite book is “The New Quick and Easy Block Tool” published by C & T. It includes patterns for 110 blocks with multiple sizes for eachRead More →

Sewing Supplies

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Submitted by Liz M. One of the basics of quilting is the 1/4” seam allowance. After many years of sewing and quilting, I still struggle with achieving this. The smaller the block, the more important the correct seam allowance becomes. The more pieces in a block, the more difference a slightly larger (or smaller) seam makes. Many things factor into a quilter’s success: the thread, the fabric, correct cutting and ironing. Here is a link to a blog post that discusses The Mystery of the 1/4” Seam. It explains clearly the scant 1/4” and how to adjust your stitching to make it happen. What areRead More →

Autumnal Mantle

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Submitted by Liz M. A short post with some time-sensitive activities. I finished my Halloween quilt along top and hope to have it quilted before the trick or treaters arrive! Hope you are all enjoying our fall weather and spending some time in your sewing spaces.  Read More →