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Sewing/Needlework Feature Writer: Christine Mann

Welcome to the world of Sewing and Needlework. Here you'll find hints and tips for quilting and patchwork, embroidery and cross stitch, sewing your own clothes, weaving and rugmaking, and more. We have useful resources to help you with your work, plus lots of free projects and sewing patterns.

We'll help you keep up with new needlework trends and fashions, and introduce you to creative ideas from all around the world.

Do feel free to Contact Me with comments or feedback on what you would like to see covered in the future.


Feature Writer Articles in Sewing/Needlework

 		Amish Quilts - Four Favorite Traditional Designs
Bold, geometric quilt patterns that helped use up fabric scraps and recycle used clothing were favorites of 19th century Amish quilters, are are still popular today.
String Quilting - How to Tame the Color Chaos
Learn several easy ways to use solid focus fabrics to bring harmony to a string quilt's many different colors and patterns.
How to Make String Quilts
String quilts make good use of extra fabric scraps and help reduce waste in your quilting room. Learn all about string quilting and how easy it is to get started.
Needle Felted Cookie Cutter Christmas Ornaments
Create unique Christmas ornaments using a cookie cutter as a pattern. All you need is colored wool roving, a felting needle, a cookie cutter, and a few embellishments.
Thread Breaking Troubleshooting Guide
A step-by-step guide to figuring out why sewing machine thread is breaking and solving the problem so you can get sewing again.
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Contributing Articles in Sewing/Needlework

 		What Flowers Mean in Chinese Embroidery
Everyone loves flowers, but in China their love goes beyond beauty. Flowers have symbolic meanings to ward off bad luck and promote success and good fortune.
Gifts Made With Yo-Yos
Colorful fabric yo-yos are so easy to make. These craft ideas use fabric yo-yos for quick handmade gifts that are perfect for the holidays.
How to Print on Fabric With an Inkjet Printer
Waterproof, non-fading printing is preferable, even if the fabric won't be washed. Find out methods, products, & when & where to use them before investing time and money
Variations in Rag Quilts
Discover smart ways to create a flannel rag quilt. The instructions below cover techniques in design, embellishments, sewing, binding, and snipping.
The 5-Step Pants Hem
Knowing how to sew a hem will save time, frustration, and money. In just five simple steps, the task is completed cheaply and easily, providing a quick hem sewing method.
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