• Session 10,  Sewing/Quilting

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    02/09/2017 /

    What is it?– We’ve all been to our favorite purveyor of all things sewing and been amazed by the extraordinary selection of sewing machine needle styles.  Lots of names like universal, denim, stretch, jersey, etc.  It all sounds impressive but is it necessary?  Can we do it all with just a universal sewing machine needle? Yep, we can.  Do we want to?  Nope.  Why? Picture this.  You’ve engaged a world class gourmet chef to prepare dinner for a very special family gathering.  You’ve purchased all of the ingredients she specified and…

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  • Session 10,  Sewing/Quilting

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    01/24/2017 /

      What is it?– Every Tool School is packed with valuable, useful information.  But if you use a sewing machine at any point in your creative process, this one may be one of the most important.  So pay attention because there may be a test at the end of class.  If I were to ask you what you thought was the most important physical element of your sewing machine what would your answer be?  The sewing machine itself? How about a quality thread?  Perhaps even the needle?  Well, they all work…

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