Sewing 101 – Sewing Machine Basics: Thread Tension, Demystified

Sewing Machine Thread Tension

Sewing Machine Thread Tension

Many sewers avoid the tension dials on their machines like the plague, certain they’ll only make matters worse if they make adjustments. Learn how to use the tension devices on your sewing machine and how to thread for proper tension. This article from Threads Magazine is easy to follow and includes lots of pictures. If you want to learn to use your sewing machine more effectively, this is a must read! Continue reading

{Share the Love} Featured Shop: Love, Maude

This week’s installment of ‘Share the Love’ features the whimsical embroidery of Love, Maude. If you aren’t familiar with this shop, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. Her hand embroidered pieces are absolutely lovely, and the styling and photography are top-notch. I love the simple, nature-inspired designs, and the color combos are absolute perfection. It’s eye candy for crafty girls.

Even better, there are DIY kits for some of her most popular designs coming soon! I don’t know about you, but I will be first in line to buy one.

Love Maude

Love Maude Bookmark

I’ll Hold Your Place Hand Embroidered Bookmark

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