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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

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.
Five Easy Half-Square Triangle Quilt Blocks
These five favorite quilt blocks are made entirely from half-square triangle units or half-square triangles combined with squares. They can be made in many sizes.
How to Make Quilt Binding from Fabric Strips
Binding a quilt with a durable double-fold fabric strip binding helps protect the quilt's edges from wear and gives the quilt a decorative touch.


Contributing Articles in Sewing/Needlework

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.
Jinny Beyer: Cutting Edge Quilter
Jinny Beyer has been an integral part of the quilting world since the 1970s when her unique design style earned her a place at the forefront of the U.S. quilting revival.
Design and Sew a Quilt Theme Bathroom Set
Measure the shower stall and window opening. Gather the required amount of coordinating fabric to make this set. Follow the pattern instructions for cutting and sewing
Ricky Tims' Quilting Kaleidoscopes and Cavemen
Ricky Tims is a Renaissance Man who composes, conducts and records music and creates art quilts, fabrics, and threads. He also hosts The Quilt Show and teaches quilting.
How to make a pillow
Want to show off your creativity by making your own decorative pillows? Now you can make a pillow that fits your décor and personality, with just a few simple steps!