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Preventative Sewing Machine Maintenance

Saturday, October 13th, 2012
Today I thought you might like some information on preventive sewing machine maintenance.  So With that in mind over the next couple of days I will provide you with a different tip to keep that sewing machine running.
1. Is on the needle you have in your machine.  I have spoken to some ladies that never change the needle in their sewing machine unless it breaks
You should be changing them every 4 to 6 hours, the needle on your sewing machine is passing though the fabric thousands of times per minute, so as your needle becomes bent or blunt this may cause skipped stitches, runs or pulls in the fabric, broken or shredding of your thread  or it might even damage your machine.  And when you do change your needle make sure it is all the way up and facing in the correct direction.

Today I thought you might like some information on preventive sewing machine maintenance.  So With that in mind over the next couple of days I will provide you with a different tip to keep that sewing machine running.1. Is on the needle you have in your machine.  I have spoken to some ladies that never change the needle in their sewing machine unless it breaks You should be changing them every 4 to 6 hours, the needle on your sewing machine is passing though the fabric thousands of times per minute, so as your needle becomes bent or blunt this may cause skipped stitches, runs or pulls in the fabric, broken or shredding of your thread  or it might even damage your machine.  And when you do change your needle make sure it is all the way up and facing in the correct direction.

Singer 160 Sewing Machine

Friday, October 12th, 2012

Well if you like sew then if you have not seen the limited edition Singer 160 sewing machine here it is

But twelve Months is almost up before these are no longer available.  So if you are thinking of getting one don’t wait too much longer.

Happy Sewing

Howard

New Fabric Range Independence Trail

Thursday, October 11th, 2012

We have received a great new range of fabric in store

Independence Trail by Minick and Simpson

Independence Trail is a reckoning of a family’s trek across our country in it’s centennial year.  Inspired by journals  from several young ladies of the time, it reflects on an imagined journey from the Midwest to a new home in Oregon.  Leaving their family farm and orchards on the Great Lakes and making for a new place of bounty near the Pacific, we fill this family’s landscape with the fabrics of the time.    Domestic simplicity with the hope of an abundant future – these fabrics evoke the time and the inspiration of that journey.

Embrace great new spring/summer yarn from Patons

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
Well you may or may not know we stock a great selection of knitting yarns in store as well.  Just recently Embrace from Patons has just come in.
This is a beautiful merino silk laceweight yarn. The booklet that is also available features lacey jacket, lace scarf, shawl with crochet edging, assymetrical poncho, collar and cuffs. Most designs only take 2 balls. Poncho takes 4 balls. This is a great light weight yarn for spring summer knits on those cool nights. Check out all the Embrace colours in our Patons section on our website.

Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

We have had a busy first day and there are three more to come, so pop in and see the newest quilt designs from Catharina at EPIC in Mitchell, Canberra

Dutch Christmas - our brand new BOM

Australasian Quilt Show

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Wow! what a great show, the enthusiasm and smiles from all our customers make it all worth while.  I am sure that we had something for everyone.  We were all so busy on our stand that we didnt have a chance to look at the quilts, but from what we heard they were superb. We are now concentrating on small projects for you to enjoy as times are tough.  This way we are creating things that can be used from your stash (you know, all those things that are in the back of your cupboard – the retirement fund!).  Howard has been busy with the sewing machines – Pfaff being his new best friend.  If anyone has seen Helen Goddard’s work you will see what the Sweet Sixteenths by Pfaff are capable of!  Well done Helen!  In Launceston at the moment and the locals have been great!  We are looking forward to seeing you all today and hope that this support will continue.  Keep the craft shows alive!  See you all at next years at AQC.