Welcome to Part Two of my “Ode to Thread: The BEST Quality Sewing Thread,” a series of blog posts dedicated to that little old thing that none of us could quilt without. If you missed Part One and want to hear about our thready superhero’s origin story: How Thread is Made, click here. If […]
How is thread made? From magical worms, rows of cotton plants, or crude oil? Possibly all of the above! Did I just confuse the heck out of you? I promise to bring clarity, so stay with me. In this two-part thread series I will explain first how thread is made (so you know which […]
[…] much you will use the machine, and the bells and whistles you need as well as the ones you can do without (e.g. I LOVE my automatic thread cutter, but I could definitely do without the 200 different embroidery stitches that came standard with my make and model). Take your time looking. My guess […]
For your reference I have compiled a crafter’s guide to demystifying thread — one of our most important sewing tools! We love thread, right? Well, maybe we would love it if we understood it better. Thread is made in hundreds of different colors, weights, and fibers and has almost as many purposes. One spool […]
Knots. Tangles. Fraying. Breakage. UGH! These are the most frustrating things that can happen while hand sewing. What can you do to prevent them? Use thread conditioner! Most thread conditioners are made with all-natural beeswax, and while using it or not is an optional and personal choice, this handy little notion has many benefits. […]
Before sharing my 5 secrets to machine quilting with 12 wt. thread – travel with me back in time to a few weeks ago (cue dreamy music)… It was a rainy day in May and I was teaching a Sew Mojo Mini workshop (watch the video class here and get the patterns here) in […]
Today’s post is an exciting announcement! For over a year Aurifil Thread and I have been working behind the scenes to create a brand new 8wt thread. We went back and forth many times with their mill in Italy to get all of the elements just right and I am proud to say that […]
This quilt tying tutorial is the most beginner-friendly way to finish a quilt. If you are a new quilter, using yarn or embroidery thread and these simple steps will secure your quilt layers quickly, effectively and last but not least, beautifully. Even if you are not a new quilter, quilt ties can be a […]
Ever wonder what’s the difference between cotton and poly thread? Both can be great sewing options, but they are pretty different in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Lucky for you I’m a part-time P.I. with an insatiable drive to answer quilting’s toughest questions and solve our sewing mysteries. Last week I got the chance […]
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