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  • 5 Tips for Sustainable Sewing + National Sewing Month

    Happy National Sewing Month! The theme for this year’s National Sewing Month is Sew Sustainable. NationalSewingMonth.org writes “For 2024, we are continuing our theme of Sew Sustainable to highlight the creative ways sewing enthusiasts are working to reduce, reuse, and recycle in their sewing pr... View Post
  • Thimbles Guide to Precut Fabrics

    If you’re a quilter or a sewist, you may have heard about “precut fabrics” and wondered what they are and why so many crafters love them. In this guide, we’ll demystify precut fabric types, why crafters use them, the most common precut fabrics and their sizes, and the perfect projects for precut... View Post
  • Thimbles Guide to Starch

    If you’re a sewing enthusiast or quilter, you know the importance of good fabric starch. It not only helps to create crisp, sharp lines but also makes handling fabric much easier. In this guide, we’ll explore popular products in the world of fabric starch and starch alternatives, like Mary Ellen... View Post
  • EVEN MORE of Our Favorite Scrap Projects Pt. 2

    We’re back with EVEN MORE of Our Favorite Scrap Projects! Just in time for National Upcycling Day, here are even more scrap projects to sew, quilt and upcycle the fabric scraps in your stash. National Upcycling Day is less than a week away—plenty of time to gather up the scraps in your stash an... View Post