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Tips and Tricks

Sewing with a Twist - Yarn, That Is!

Sewing with a twist—yarn, that is! No, there isn’t a machine sewing needle with a giant eye that lets us sew with yarn (yet), but there are several ways you can incorporate yarn into your work.

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Do the Twist with your Sewing Machine!

You know your machine can sew all kinds of stitches, but did you know it can also do the twist?

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Be Inspired by Multi-Colored Threads

Whether you’re using a cotton or polyester all purpose thread, a machine or hand quilting thread, or a polyester embroidery thread, you’re sure to be inspired by the variegated color offerings. Surprises are in store!

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Show Off a Zipper with Stylish Stitching

Not all zippers are hidden—some show off their stuff with stylish stitching.

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Sewing Tip- Chain Piecing

Whether you’re making multiples of the same thing for charity (like pillowcases, bags, etc.) or creating hundreds of blocks for a quilt, chain piecing is both fast and efficient. This assembly-line sewing technique is used in factories, but it can be equally at home in your sewing room.

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New to Machine Embroidery? Tips for Success

Here are some of our tips and tricks for how to embroider with a machine!

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Topstitching- Not so Scary!

Topstitching is simply stitching on the outside of a project, usually just in from the edge. It is not only decorative, but it helps create a flat, crisp edge. It can also be done on one or both sides of a seamline to help hold the seam allowances in place,...

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Sew On a Button Quick - by Machine!

Sewing machines can do lots of things, but perhaps you haven’t exhausted all the possibilities yet. Attaching buttons by machine is not only fast, but secure as well. Any flat button with holes will work for this process.

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Sewing Metallic Threads

Nothing adds a little shine to a project like metallic thread, whether you use it as an accent or as the primary embellishment. It’s great for decorative stitching, topstitching, serging, and even quilting, both on a regular machine and a longarm machine.

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Sizzle! Cuz You Love' Em!

The end of summer is nearing…and our summer friendships and family visits are ending. So now is the perfect time to give a little remembrance.

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Cro-Shayley Makes Red Heart's Dragon Hat

My friend, Lizzie, turned 7 a few weeks ago. She had planned a dragon-themed birthday party and was in need of a super cute dragon hat.

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Yarn Jars by Janice Ogata

"I thought in honor of national crochet month and national craft month, I thought I would combine my love of both and make..

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