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A Stitch of Faith

Posted by Brye Lynn on Jul 20, 2009 in Notions, Quilting

Sorry, podcast listeners. So many times I record the podcast, but don’t post it until hours later. I forget what I have spoken about and to include all the information.
This week I highlighted Lisa’s blog. www.astitchoffaith.blogspot.com. Be sure to check out her blog – she does some great things with coupons and she is working [...]

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Episode 4 ~ Pins and Needles

Posted by Brye Lynn on Mar 22, 2009 in Notions, Podcasts

Today we are talking about the types of pins and needles that we use all the time.  What type is best for what job/fabic and how to care for them.
Review the posted for the last week for details of the topic.
This is a great place for pictures of different kinds of needles.  Click Here
Take the [...]

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Caring for Your Pins and Needles

Posted by Brye Lynn on Mar 21, 2009 in Notions

No doubt the average sewer or quilter has a huge supply of pins and needles; and probably several pin cushions.  They are used several times when sewing, but have you ever thought about how to care for these essential notions?
Due to the fact they are inexpensive, little care is needed.  However, there is nothing worse [...]

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The Right Needle for the Job

Posted by Brye Lynn on Mar 20, 2009 in Notions

You decided to do a little hand sewing.  Picking out what needle to use should be the easiest part of the job, but when you peruse the selection in your local store it turns into a guessing game.  Sharps (aren’t all needles sharp?), Betweens (between what?!), Crewel (does that mean they are from Louisiana?), Milliners’(?!?!?); [...]

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A Sewing Pin for Every Purpose

Posted by Brye Lynn on Mar 18, 2009 in Notions, Sewing Basics

Using the right tool for the job makes the task easier.  Sewing pins and safety pins are a must have for every quilter’s notion drawer.  But they come in so many types, sizes and lengths, how is the beginner to know they are using the right one? 
First, we need to explore the different pins [...]

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