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How to Bead: Lazy Stitches

How to Bead: Lazy Stitches

Posted by Mary Stori on Jan 14th 2016

Beading is perennially popular, and no wonder–you can use it to embellish quilts, clothing, bags, home decor, and so much more! Today, Mary Stori, author of All-in-One Beading Budd … read more
Magic Cutting Numbers

Magic Cutting Numbers

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jan 12th 2016

These magic cutting numbers for different shapes, from true rectangles to 60° diamonds will speed up your cutting like nothing else!  Strip and rectangle True rectangle Squa … read more
Free Download! Needle Size Conversions and Uses

Free Download! Needle Size Conversions and Uses

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Dec 22nd 2015

Our latest free download is actually two charts in one! The first chart shows both US/European needle size conversions and the recommended fabric weight for each needle; the second chart breaks nee … read more