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DIY Storage for Crafts and Hobbies

Those of us who sew often branch off into other hobbies because we love to create. Really, the only downside to having many interests is all the space craft and hobby supplies can take up. If you're not organized you can waste A LOT of time digging through the craft closet to get to that one thing …

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A First Nations Designer, a Quilter, and a PPE Maker

Our customers are a varied bunch and some interesting work is going on. You guys are just endlessly creative with your sewing projects and I wanted to do a shout out to several ladies today. Laura is a First Nations designer Laura, who now lives in Kincardine, recently bought a new serger from …

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Courtyard Block-of-the-Month Quilt

Courtyard BOM quilt kit

Editor's note: This class is no longer available. Follow us on Facebook or sign up for our newsletter to receive announcements about new BOM quilts opening for registration. Newsletter subscribers also get access to a selection of free patterns not available anywhere else. There's a new 12-month …

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Free Tutorial Shows Basic Fabric Art Techniques

Wiggle Room Mug Rug Coaster Pattern Ever had the urge to do something a bit more creative with your fabric? Here's a cute spring project that will teach you some basic decorative techniques. No fancy machine needed Did you know you don’t need a fancy embroidery machine to create …

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A Quilter’s Home

Snuggie the cat sleeping on a quilt.

Regular newsletter readers will know that I've been working from home because of pandemic restrictions due to my husband's job as a nurse. Life at home I am still home and Kelley is minding the shop filling online orders and doing curbside pickup since ABQ Sewing Studio is currently closed to …

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Make a Napkin Using a Mitre Technique

mitred napkin stitches

Wing Needle Wow: Part 2 Kelley Richardson at ABQ Sewing Studio shows you how to sew an elegant dinner napkin using a mitre technique with a hemstitch. To learn how to use a wing needle, see part one here. In the video Kelley takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a …

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