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    Top 10 Sewing & Quilting Notions of 2013

    We wanted to share with you our top 10 notions of 2013. These are the best-selling sewing and quilting notions of the year. Many of these tools may already be in your sewing kit, keep reading to find out if your favorite notion made the cut. 1. 3155: Wonder Clips 10 Pk Wonder Clips have a wide opening for holding multiple layers of fabric. It won’t damage or distort the fabric. Wonder Clip base is flat for easy feeding to presser foot with 1/4″ and 1/2″ seam allowance markings on the base.…

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    Watch Us Wednesday – Bead Embroidery

    Tambour is the art of embroidering with a fine hook into a fine cloth stretched on a hoop. Our line of Katan Couture Bead Embroidery Tools and accessories help you create beautiful motifs using sequins and beads to embellish your designs. You thread the beads or sequins using our needle threader before you begin, and work the tool from the backside of the fabric while working the beads from the front. The results are stunning. Fran Ortmeyer introduces the tools and process in this brief video:

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    Make It Monday – Beaded Jewelry

    Did you know you can make beaded jewelry with the French Knitter?  If you take a little extra time to string beads onto your thread before you start, it’s easy to work them into your design as you go along.  An Embroidery Stitching Tool Needle Threader makes the process quick and easy.  Download our inspiration sheet for more detailed instructions.  You can create many variations of this project by changing the fibers and beads you choose for your design.  Have you ever created jewelry with a french knitter?