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Binding: you either love it or hate it. For some, it’s the last opportunity to add a handmade touch to their beloved quilt and a moment to be savored. For others, it’s the last obstacle in the way of being finished and getting to use their quilt. Regardless of where you come down on theContinue Reading…
[…] batting, and see if there are small pin holes (these look like dimples) in its surface. When needle-punched batting fibers are being compressed, a machine uses small needles to drive the fibers together. You can see these small holes afterwards if you look closely. Your goal is to make sure that the needle of […]
[…] WOF (Get this Key West Bound binding fabric on Etsy) Pearl Cotton Thread size 8 in Ecru and Yokota Sashiko Thread in Light Blue Lecien Hidamari Sashiko Needles (comes with a needle threader) Hera marker Ruler Basting spray or pins Thimble Step 1: Prepare the Fabric Wash and press your fabric, especially when you […]
[…] in a while you may get a defective needle straight out of the package, so let’s just be sure that’s not happening. While on the topic of needles, are you using the right size for your fabric and thread? Read more about needles in this post: The Truth About Universal Needles. #2: Double Check […]
[…] needle heads. If you have a sewing machine that knows how to zig-zag, you can probably use one of these, and they don’t cost very much. Twin needles can build stretch into your seams by making two lines of straight stitching on the right side of your fabric, with a zig-zag stitch underneath LIKE […]
[…] around the pin rather than smash into it causing a broken needle or worse, a piece of needle breaking and hitting you in the eye. I’ve had needles break and hit me in the cheek and that is FREAKY. Waaaaay too close for comfort. So sew slowly. (Say that 5 times fast to really […]
[…] shiny, pointy thing that brings your thread down under the fabric, and carries it back up to pull the lock stitch tight. Most machines can use Universal Needles. These five parts are the essential team that work together to get that thread locked-in. Modern, fancy sewing machines have a lot of extra features, giving […]
Quick note! The quilt featured in this post is my Fly Away quilt. You can find the pattern in the shop! Click here. Machine quilting can be daunting. I didn’t even attempt to quilt my own quilts until I had 3 years of sewing under my belt. I got VERY friendly with my longarm quilterContinue Reading…
[…] sew, your sewing needle passes through fabric A THOUSAND TIMES PER MINUTE. (possible exaggeration, but I’m sure it’s close) That’s why it’s so easy for sewing machine needles to get really dull, really fast. I recommend changing your needle after 4-6 hours of sewing time, since that’s like, a million uses already (don’t check […]
