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By popular request I’m here today with a 5 minute guide to sewing needles! Did you know that there are approximately 50 million different types of sewing needles? Ok, ok. Maybe there aren’t that many. But if you’ve ever gone to the store to buy new needles and seen a big wall with rows […]
Read below for a free tutorial on punch needling! Today, guest contributor Anna Maria Gramelspacher of @anna_maria_handmade shows you how to make a Fly Away quilt block punch needle project that will add a quick, quilty handmade touch to any wall! Are you looking for a new fiber art hobby? Do you have any extra yarn or fabricContinue Reading…
Over the last year I’ve done a lot of hand quilting, which means I’ve formed a pretty deep and intimate trust relationship with my hand quilting needles. People tell you that you should choose your friends wisely, and surround yourself with supportive, sharp people who can move easily through fabric (that’s what I’ve heard, […]
I remember when I got my first sewing machine and I thought I was instantly Martha Stewart. I had never heard of universal needles, but I was still pretty sure I knew everything there was to know about quilting and sewing and life. I was 15, so I had that endearing (nope), untested teenage […]
[…] pieces as best as possible. Appliqué Needle: This can vary based on what you’re comfortable with. If you’re brand new to appliqué, give these Gold’n Glide Appliqué Needles a try. I’ve used these needles and can confirm that they are muy glide-able. Adhesive, of some kind: This is where your personality plays a large […]
[…] made! Creative Contributor, Sarah Holst, made these two adorable Mod Daisy pillows and is actually selling kits in her shop! The kits include fabric, 80wt thread, and needles. Blue & Green Mod Daisy Kit Pinks Mod Daisy Kit This Mod Daisy appliqué video tutorial shows the basics of needle-turn appliqué and gives you the […]
[…] felt project could be a big challenge to clean because the textured wool might trap sand. And here’s our number one beach sewing tip — bring extra needles. Finding a needle on a beach is like, well, finding a needle in a haystack. Impossible! Keep your sewing going by having some backup needles on […]
Happy fall, y’all! Celebrate pumpkin spice and everything nice with a beautiful handmade fall centerpiece on your dining room table. I can’t wait for you to add some October coziness to your home! This Fall Flowers Appliqué tutorial is so versatile because all you need are teeny tiny pieces of fabric, and then you canContinue Reading…
[…] double thread – it’s all about your end design goals. Needle with a big enough eye for your yarn to pass through – for more info on needles, check out The 5 Types & Sizes of Hand Quilting Needles Scissors Basted quilt Needle-nose pliers (optional) Fray Check (Recommended for thicker yarns) Step 1: Decide Quilt […]
