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  • Creating reversible charger plate placemats | PFAFF creative expression 750

    Embroidering a reversible holiday runner with the PFAFF creative expression 750

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    Creating reversible charger plate placemats | PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 7, 202509 views

    Embroider reversible charger-style placemats with pumpkins and holly using the PFAFF creative expression 750 and SINGER MOMENTO 24” Craft Cutting Machine.

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    Embroidering a reversible holiday runner with the PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 5, 2025010 views

    Create a reversible holiday runner using the embroidery side of the PFAFF creative expression 750 and endless CREATIVATE designs for fall and Christmas.

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    Sewing more holiday cozies with the PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 5, 202508 views

    Discover how to make casserole, bowl, and ice cream cozies with precise cuts on the SINGER MOMENTO 24” and perfect stitching on the PFAFF creative expression 750.

    Read more

    Sewing a microwave-safe casserole cozy with the PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 4, 202508 views

    Learn how to make a 100% cotton casserole cozy, cut on the SINGER MOMENTO 24” and sewn on the PFAFF creative expression 750 for perfect handmade holiday gifts.

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    Get Holiday-Ready with the PFAFF creative expression 750 & SINGER MOMENTO

    Margaret SweeteNovember 3, 2025017 views

    Start your holiday sewing early! Cut and embroider perfect gifts with the SINGER MOMENTO 24” Craft Cutting Machine and PFAFF creative expression 750.

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    HA Kidd

    Your Go-To Guide to SCHMETZ Needles: Types, Pairings & Creative Uses

    Carla A. CanonicoOctober 29, 2025020 views

    This 5-part series explores SCHMETZ needles—Universal, Twin, and Specialty—paired with Gütermann threads for everyday sewing, quilting, and decorative stitching.

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    Creative quilting with SCHMETZ Twin Needles and Clover Bias Tape

    Paul LegerOctober 24, 2025043 views

    Explore how SCHMETZ twin needles bring quilts to life with bold lines and bias tape. Paul shares 3 quilt projects using 4.0/80 and 8.0/100 twin needles with Gütermann thread.

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    Essential SCHMETZ needles for specialty sewing and smooth stitching

    Paul LegerOctober 23, 2025045 views

    Explore SCHMETZ specialty needles—from non-stick to quilting and stretch. Learn how choosing the right needle improves stitch quality, reduces breakage, and boosts results.

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    Sewing with SCHMETZ Twin Needles: understanding size & spacing

    Paul LegerOctober 22, 2025039 views

    Learn how to read SCHMETZ Twin Needle sizes and pair them with Gütermann Threads. Explore tips for bias tape, parallel stitching, and decorative lines—even on denim!

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    Best SCHMETZ needle sizes for 30wt & 12wt Gütermann Threads

    Paul LegerOctober 21, 2025041 views

    Discover the ideal SCHMETZ needle sizes for Gütermann 30wt and 12wt threads. Learn how to match thread weight to needle size for smooth, decorative, or heavy-duty stitching.

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    Husqvarna Viking

    Quilting with the HUSQVARNA VIKING Topaz 55Q: free-motion & more

    Elaine TheriaultOctober 17, 2025025 views

    Explore all the quilting modes of the Husqvarna Viking Topaz 55Q—free-motion, ruler work, and dual feed options for beautiful stitches on any project, large or small.

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    Sewing with the HUSQVARNA VIKING Topaz 55Q: precision & possibilities

    Elaine TheriaultOctober 16, 2025034 views

    From piecing and applique to binding and decorative stitches, discover how the HUSQVARNA VIKING Topaz 55Q excels in every sewing task with precision and ease.

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    Topaz 55Q accessories & threading tips to boost your sewing setup

    Elaine TheriaultOctober 15, 2025023 views

    Explore must-have accessories and expert threading tips for the HUSQVARNA VIKING Topaz 55Q. Get creative with piping, yarn feet, spool setup, and bobbin winding tricks!

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    Discover the Smart Touchscreen Features of the HUSQVARNA VIKING Topaz 55Q

    Elaine TheriaultOctober 14, 2025025 views

    Explore the HUSQVARNA VIKING Topaz 55Q’s 7” touchscreen, JoyOS Advisor, Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in guides, and customizable settings that make sewing smarter and easier.

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    Unboxing the NEW HUSQVARNA VIKING Topaz 55Q

    Elaine TheriaultOctober 13, 2025037 views

    Explore the newly released Husqvarna Viking Topaz 55Q! See the sleek design, powerful quilting features, LED lighting, smart storage, and must-know setup tips for beginners.

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    PFAFF

    Creating reversible charger plate placemats | PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 7, 202509 views

    Embroider reversible charger-style placemats with pumpkins and holly using the PFAFF creative expression 750 and SINGER MOMENTO 24” Craft Cutting Machine.

    Read more

    Embroidering a reversible holiday runner with the PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 5, 2025010 views

    Create a reversible holiday runner using the embroidery side of the PFAFF creative expression 750 and endless CREATIVATE designs for fall and Christmas.

    Read more

    Sewing more holiday cozies with the PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 5, 202508 views

    Discover how to make casserole, bowl, and ice cream cozies with precise cuts on the SINGER MOMENTO 24” and perfect stitching on the PFAFF creative expression 750.

    Read more

    Sewing a microwave-safe casserole cozy with the PFAFF creative expression 750

    Margaret SweeteNovember 4, 202508 views

    Learn how to make a 100% cotton casserole cozy, cut on the SINGER MOMENTO 24” and sewn on the PFAFF creative expression 750 for perfect handmade holiday gifts.

    Read more

    Get Holiday-Ready with the PFAFF creative expression 750 & SINGER MOMENTO

    Margaret SweeteNovember 3, 2025017 views

    Start your holiday sewing early! Cut and embroider perfect gifts with the SINGER MOMENTO 24” Craft Cutting Machine and PFAFF creative expression 750.

    Read more

    Brother

    5 quick steps to calculate yardage for quilt backing [3 styles]

    Christine BakerJuly 22, 202201.3K views

    Use up the fabrics in your stash to make your very own pieced backing! Figure out how much fabric you need and how to use it [horizontally, vertically, or multi-pieced]. Christine Baker guides you through the process in 5 quick steps using her Brother NQ900. Free tutorial.

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    4 steps to adding a floating block border to your quilt top [easy tutorial]

    Christine BakerJuly 21, 20220539 views

    Go beyond the ordinary! Finish your quilt top with something different…a floating border for your flying geese! And, with the Brother NQ900, you’ll be dazzled by the results. Free tutorial.

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    4 tips for adding flying geese blocks to a border with the Brother NQ900

    Christine BakerJuly 20, 20220407 views

    Gather your flying geese and get ready to create your teams! Today’s tips show you how to sew your flying geese quilt blocks together to make your four borders. With the Brother NQ900, it’s even easier to create a fun and unique look. Free tutorial.

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    12 easy steps to making no waste flying geese – Pick a size

    Christine BakerJuly 19, 20220977 views

    Making flying geese blocks without wasted fabric is ‘sew’ easy, especially with the Brother NQ900. 12 steps…That’s it! Make a bunch and come back tomorrow to find out how to sew them together to make a border. Free tutorial.

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    Pieced borders for panels: QUICK and EASY for any size!

    Christine BakerJuly 18, 20220544 views

    Fabric panels are great for so many projects. This week, Christine Baker uses a bee-themed panel to make a lap quilt with fun pieced borders using the Brother NQ900. It all starts today with choosing your fabrics, making the right cuts, and sewing on your first border! Free quilting tutorial.

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    Coats

    Christmas in July, Holiday Mini Quilts

    Carla A. CanonicoJuly 19, 201961.2K views

    It’s a great summer so far and I can’t imagine the weather turning cooler. Yesterday I shared a fall runner… thinking ahead. For this week’s last post, I’ll finish with Christmas in mind. Really, it’s never to soon to think of Christmas projects. Here’s an adorable holiday garland made up…

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    Thinking of fall, a quilted Halloween Runner

    Carla A. CanonicoJuly 18, 201931K views

    So far this week I shared ideal quilting project that highlight the glorious summer season. Yesterday, I shared the Dresden Delight quilted cushion cover by Linda Turner Griepentrog is the perfect quilting project for learning how to make the Dresden plate quilt block. Today, and in tomorrow’s post, I’m looking ahead…

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    Dresden Delight quilt block is perfect for summer

    Carla A. CanonicoJuly 17, 201931.2K views

    Quilting for baby is one of the most common reasons we pick up quilting as a hobby, and yesterday’s quilting project, Tummy Time Mat is certainly one of those baby essentials that are enhanced by art of quilting. I have a bright and inspiring sewing project for you today designed…

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    Quilting for baby – Tummy Time Mat

    Carla A. CanonicoJuly 16, 201931.4K views

    Yesterday I posted the instructions for the Coral and Blue wallhanging, a very cool design by Linda Turner Griepentrog, a regular contributor at Coats & Clark. This project highlights the very versatile Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® All-purpose Thread. Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® All-purpose Thread is 100% polyester thread…

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    Keeping cool this summer – making the Coral and Blue quilted wallhanging

    Carla A. CanonicoJuly 15, 20192990 views

    Welcome to a super fun week of quilt project using Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® All-purpose Thread. Are you ready? Coats Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread is 100% polyester thread useful for hand sewing and machine sewing. Use hand needles 7, 8 and machine needles 11, 14 for best…

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    Northcott

    Creative quilting options for Fireside Modern Drunkards Path quilt

    Robin BogaertDecember 6, 201921.4K views

    In yesterday’s post, I demonstrated my method of quilt sandwiching. The time has come to discuss quilting and what I call, the appliquilting that I have referencing all week with my Fireside Modern Drunkards Path quilt made with the luscious Banyan Batiks Jungle Rose Cool fabric. How to choose the quilting for…

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    How to sandwich a quilt for domestic machine quilting, the easy way

    Robin BogaertDecember 5, 201922.4K views

    All week, I have been explaining the process of making a quilt to showcase the beautiful Banyan Batiks Jungle Rose Cool Banyan fabric. Yesterday I pieced my quilt together and now I’m ready to demonstrate my method of quilt sandwiching. For smaller projects and in particular this Fireside Modern Drunkards Path…

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    In this fashion, piecing a drunkards path quilt is a breeze!

    Robin BogaertDecember 4, 201912.4K views

    The last 2 days, I’ve been discussing fabric selection with Jungle Rose Cool fabric from Banyan Batiks and the supplies needed along with cutting instructions for the gorgeous Fireside Modern Drunkards Path lap quilt shown below. Today, I’ll discuss how to applique the arcs and get moving on the piecing…

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    Cutting Jungle Rose fabric for a modern drunkards path quilt

    Robin BogaertDecember 3, 201901.2K views

    Yesterday, I spoke about the gorgeous Banyan Batiks Jungle Rose Cool fabric and showed an image of the finished quilt. Today, I’m discussing cutting and preparing the fabric. What’s really neat about batik fabric is that it doesn’t fray as easy as other types of cotton quilting fabric. Because of this…

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    Last minute gift: a lap quilt using Banyan Batiks Jungle Rose

    Robin BogaertDecember 2, 201901.2K views

    This year, I designed the Fireside Modern Drunkards Path quilt from the Jungle Rose Cool colorway by Banyan Batiks as a way to show quilting enthusiasts a last minute quilt can be done in time for Christmas. The quilt’s name is inspired by Fairfield Quilter’s 80/20 Batting and as a lap…

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