While searching for an easy baby quilt pattern I came across several ideas for beginners. There are many reasons for wanting to make quick quilts and it is not always for lack of interest or talent. Sometimes we just do not have the time to piece a quilt and than do the [...]
Once you are ready to begin cutting your satin, you will want to use your sharpest set of shears. It is suggested that you take your scissors in to be sharpened before cutting your satin out, otherwise you run the danger of snagging the fabric or causing threads to pull, thus marring the surface.
When you [...]
1. Be prepared
Gather and purchase all of the supplies necessary to complete your sewing or craft project ahead of time. Having to stop in the middle of the project in order to run out and get a forgotten essential item is time consuming and irritating.
2. Check the threading of your sewing machine
Double check the threading [...]
Why not make a Christmas sewing kit for someone who loves to sew? Try the following idea:
* 2 pair of scissors- an inexpensive pair of paper scissors and a good quality pair of fabric shears. By including both pair of scissors, you are insuring that the fabric scissors will last a long time.
* Straight pins [...]
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