Longing to make a quilt but afraid you'll mess it up? Starting a quilting project on your own can be a scary proposition. Are you frightened of tackling a full-sized quilt project?Do great pieces of fabric that need cutting leave you in a cold sweat?Does the thought of picking out your own …
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Use a Wing Needle to Sew a Hemstitch
Wing Needle Wow: Part 1 Kelley Richardson here at ABQ Sewing Studio shows you how to do a hemstitch using the wing needle. After you know how to use the wing needle, watch part 2 to find out how to sew an elegant dinner napkin. What's in this sewing video a sampling of the kinds of drawn …
Sewing With Twin Needles
More sewing tips from Kelley Richardson Join her as she demystifies the twin needle. Create stunning textures, embroideries and even a mock cover stitch! Kelley talks about using twin needles in your sewing and then demonstrates the basics, plus some stitching techniques . Twin (double) …
Harvest Moon Block of the Month Quilt
Join us and make this gorgeous queen-sized quilt in fall colors with lots of warmth. This program includes lots of support. Each member is welcomed into a private Facebook group where you'll find lesson videos that show you construction techniques. You'll also get access to everyone else who is …
How to compare fabrics online
Over the past few months, we've added a wide selection of fabric to the store. Here's where I talked more about the fabric we carry and the best fabric to use for each project. Our fabric selection is also available at ABQ Sewing Studio in Strathroy, Ontario for those who are in the area and …
Fix sewing machine tension problems
Sewing machine tension On a sewing machine, tension is the balance of stitches between the top thread and the bobbin. And if all is going well, that tension should be balanced right in the middle of your piece of fabric. You shouldn't see your bobbin thread on the top, nor should you see your top …