Author: Beth Cooper
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All About Sewing, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Medium Weight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricCotton – The Most Versatile Fabric
When it comes to cotton fabric, there sure are a lot of choices. Are you unsure of what is what? Here’s a short lesson…
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All About Quilting, Caring for Your Fabric, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Heavyweight Fabric, Medium Weight Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Types of FabricSpoiler Alert: Flannel Shrinks
Sewing with flannel should not be intimidating. I know you’re asking yourself “Will flannel shrink?” and “Do I have to prewash flannel fabric?” I…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Pressing Tips, Pressing Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and TricksAny Press is Good Press
Starch. Love it or hate it? It can be an invaluable tool in the quilting world. What is your favorite kind? Best Press and…
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All About Quilting, Cutting Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Quilting Tools, Rotary CuttersWhat is a Rotary Cutter?
Hey there, new quilter. How are ya? So, you’re asking yourself “What is a Rotary Cutter?” And you’re probably also asking yourself “Why the…
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What is a Rotary Cutter? Do I Need One for Sewing?
Hey there, new sewist. How are ya? So, you’re asking yourself “What is a Rotary Cutter?” And you’re probably also asking yourself “Why the…
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20th Century Era Sewing History, All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Civil War Era Sewing History, Civil War Quilts and Fabric, Early Quilts and Fabric, Early Sewing History, History of Quilting, History of Sewing, Quilts and Fabrics from the 20th CenturySo, Who Invented the Sewing Machine Anyway?
Have you ever thought about who invented the sewing machine? Maybe you think it was Singer? Maybe it was Howe? Did you know there…