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In yesterday’s post we explored what a SCHMETZ twin needle is, which is everything you ever wanted to know about twin needle and how to thread your machine in preparation for stitching. The easiest form of machine quilting is straight line stitching with a walking foot so we’ll start our …

In this five part series we’ll explore some of the different ways that you can use a SCHMETZ twin or double needle for quilting on your home sewing machine. The possibilities are endless so let’s have a little fun! What is a twin needle and how do I use it …

The textured Festive Tree Wallhanging was so much fun to make yesterday that I think I’ll make a few more. But I need to finish this one first and today I’m going to add some embellishments and show you an alternative method to displaying the wallhanging. Triangle corners are a …

Yesterday’s Rolling Snowman placemats are done and with Christmas just around the corner I thought I would share with you a project that can be made in no time at all. We all end up needing a last minute gift or decoration so why not follow along and make this …

Yesterday I quilted the Rolling Snowman Placemats and I’m very pleased how my quilting turned out. Even all the threads have been tied off and buried. Today my plan is to add the circles I created last month to make the rolling snowmen. I’m going to try something new today …