Never know how to figure out how many quilt squares to purchase for your quilt project? New at quilting? A common mistake with new quilters is this: ONE set of 40 4" squares will not make a quilt! The...
Those home machines that some sellers are claiming are NOT industrial strength! Many old all metal machines, found mostly at the Goodwill, for a few dollars, are being labeled industrial strength because they...
Welcome to my Tips and Tricks for Sewing Doll Clothes 101 class. I'm hopeful that once you read through the following, you will have learned something new in regards to sewing for dolls of any size. This is...
How To be successful buying a Sewing or Embroidery Machine 1st consider the Brand. The European Manufactured machines are the best quality. For a sewer or embroiderer, you will spend more time...
Restoration Fabrics Trims Fabric Yardage Guide Some of the finest fabrics are available on ebay at huge discounts. Your choices range from showroom samples and remnants to full bolts . Categories and item...
QUILT BATTING: Keep these following charts handy when you go to purchase fabric for your next quilt project.EZ2QUILTPRODUCTS Before you figure how much to buy you need to determine what type of batting you...
The purpose of this guide is to show you an example of a counterfeit Lilly Pulitzer krista dress which is shown on the top picture compared to a real lilly Pulitzer Krista dress shown on the bottom picture. ....
Handkerchief Quilts I have been making handkerchief quilts for over 12 years. Handkerchiefs have been used in quilts for centuries. Many books on quilt history include quilts incorporating political...
Button Collecting Tips. Collectible antique buttons are not "just buttons". They are special buttons of a particular age and type and there are several ways to collect and organize them. What follows is a...
Tips on Mixing Fabric Patterns Chazz's Restoration Fabrics Trims A fabulous designer fabric is often the starting point of great interior design. Many people are good at mixing one pattern with a solid,...