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Quilt maker goes high-tech
Posted by: | CommentsCheck out this great article on how quilting and technology now go hand in hand.
Even things as simple as needle and thread have been influenced by technology.
TMCnet.com
You can check it out by clicking here.
Quilting with Paper!
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s a neat tutorial on how to quilt a picture frame out of paper!
You can check out the tutorial by clicking here.
SewingMachinesPlus.com
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To check out these new products and more head over to our store at Sewingmachinesplus.com
Embroidering & the Ellisimo a Combination for a Work of Art!
Posted by: | CommentsWatch as Dave one of our employee’s here at Sewingmachinesplus.com brings to life an every day design, using Masterworks II and the oh so easy to use Babylock Ellisimo!
Chloe Fabric Backpack Pattern
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Here’s another FREE pattern for this great bag provided by pbtex.com, just click on the image to download.
AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s a product that you’re never going to want to leave home without! The new AccuQuilt GO! fabric cutter, you’ll be surprised how handy this machine can be.
You can cut an entire quilt in minutes right out of the box! This portable fabric cutter lets you carry and cut fabric wherever you go-classes, retreats, guild meetings, and quilting bees.
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Bias Tape V-neck on Knit Fabric
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To follow up on our last post on Simplicity’s new Bias Tape Maker we bring you this cool tut by Christine Sews on how to take bias tape, and a v-neck garment of your choice and combine them to make something that’s easy to make and unique in style. You can check out the tutorial here.
Topstitching..It’s As Easy As 1,2,3!
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Well it’s that day of the week again, and time for another easy tutorial on one of the most widely used stitches..the topstitch. To get started let’s see what you’re going to need. First you’re going to need your choice of fabric, medium to heavy fabrics are the best for this stitch. Next you’re going to need a universal or topstitching needle, 90/14 or 100/16 or twin needle, size 3.0/90, 4.0/90 or 6.0/100 works best. Topstitching, buttonhole twist or jeans thread is also your best choice when it comes to needle thread, and all purpose polyester sewing thread for your bobbin. You can get these and more at our store by clicking here.
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Simplicity’s Bias Tape Maker & Rotary Cutting Machine!
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So if you don’t know by now, Simplicity the people that have brought us great products in the past like the Steam Press Digital SSP200 have done it again bringing us the Bias Tape Maker and the Rotary Cutting Machine! These two great products can be used for an unlimited amount of craft idea’s and embellishments, not only are they small enough to carry around with you to all your sewing & quilting events but they’re as easy to use as 1,2,3! First lets go into detail on Simplicity’s product the Bias Tape Maker, this machine might be small but packs a mighty punch, not only does it make 12 feet of bias tape in LESS than 60 seconds, but when you’re done the iron shuts off automatically for you after 10 minutes, and it’s as easy to use as 3 simple steps:
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Cool Drawstring Bag Tutorial
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Betula’ Loo shows us how to make this great drawstring bag for carrying around your CD’s or everyday things. Make one for yourself or your friends and family it’s a cool unexpesive way to give a gift.
You can catch the tutorial here.
