Notion of Note

We have just gotten in a good deal on Floriani Thread---these are special color threads all in a two drawer container (pictured are two containers).

The colors are just magical---bright and full of the shine that you've come to expect from Floriani thread. As you can see, the boxes stack up nice---such a wonderful storage solution for your sewing room.

The boxes with the special color thread are available for $169.95---this is nearly half off the regular price! This would make a wonderful Christmas gift.  Come see us for complete details.

 

Notion of the week

Already have the Designer Sewing machine of your dreams? Now you're wondering how to organize all your beautiful threads so you'll be able to locate the color you need without all that searching, or, worse yet, running to the store and buying a duplicate because you can't find the particular color you need.

Hemingworth thread has a wonderful solution---drawers full of thread you can use right out of the drawer---no longer do you need to search for and pull the correct color and later make sure it's filed back into the proper place so you can locate it next time you need that color.

The drawers are made in the U.S.A. of Baltic Birch and come in three colors: white, black, and natural. They are attractive in addition to being so handy and functional.

This is a special order item that the sewing center can order special for you. Because of the many options we don't usually keep them in stock. Just ask at the counter and we'll be able to have one ordered for you directly.Seven drawers full of colors are available. So if you're looking for a solution to your ever growing thread collection....have us order you a drawer.

Tip of the Week

Planning to complete that first quilt? Wondering about thread?

Depending on your particular project you'll want to take the following items under consideration as you select your thread for your heirloom quilt.

• What Color is usually a question asked by quilters and the answer is ---it depends. For the piecing a color matching the darker blocks maybe what you need. For quilting, if the quilting is the part of the project that you want to pop then use a contrasting thread. For beginning quilters a matching thread that blends stitches into the background may be called for. Whatever color you select do a sample before you apply to your entire quilt to make sure you are getting the affect that you want to achieve.
• Quilting and Piecing Thread or is All Purpose all right to use? Quilting and Piecing Thread is specifically designed to be used in quilting. Using a fine piecing thread can help keep your piecing seam accurate---the finer the thread the easier you'll find it to keep accurate. A cotton thread of size 50 is recommended by expert Debra Wagner in her book Teach Yourself Machine Piecing & Quilting.    

Be sure to make a sample run of your project. Adjust tension, if necessary.And make sure your creation is exactly you.