Author: Beth Cooper
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Understanding Thread and Why Not All Thread is Created Equal
There are a lot of different types of thread out there. A LOT! It can be overwhelming when you hear weights, sizes, strands, etc. …
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Understanding Sewing Machine Needles Is Easy!
Sewing machine needles can be confusing. There are a lot of numbers on the packages. What in the world do they all mean? And…
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Prewashing Fabric – Is it Necessary?
Let’s answer the age-old question: Which came first? The color orange or the fruit orange? Did someone name the fruit because of the color? …
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturyThose Gorgeous 1930’s Reproduction Fabrics
Is there anything prettier than a row of fabric bolts full of 1930s reproduction fabrics? Many of you would agree that they are gorgeous…
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All About Quilting, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of SewingThe Early History of Cotton Manufacturing
Raise your hand if you love cotton fabric! Yep. All quilters love cotton! Have you ever thought about the history of cotton in quilting? …
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Organizational Tips and Tricks, Organizational Tips for Your Sewing Room, Quilt Fabric, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Scrap Fabric and What to Do With It, Sewing Tips and TricksOrganizing Those Scraps!
Are your scraps taking over your sewing room? Are they multiplying like rabbits every time you look away? Scraps, scraps, everywhere a scrap. Blockin’…