The Thread That Joins Us Together -- Coats & Clark 200 Year Annivesary

Be sure to check out their website and join the celebration!  There is even a contest you can enter to win $200 prize package by submitting your sewing story (deadline July 31, 2012)

2012 Hoffman Challenge

Hoffman J8670 Lavender #70
You can find information about the 2012 Hoffman Challenge at www.hoffmanchallenge.com
Deadline is July 12, 2012.  Or July 20, 2012 -- I've seen both dates on the Web, so I've included the earlier one, just in case!

Tuesday Tip of the Needle

I heart Amy Butler, her fabrics and her generosity! Here's a link to her current free patterns, which include quilts, a pillow, pillow cases and sham, and necklace, wall art, fabric leaves, picnic blanket and carrying case, portfolios and yoga bag! I love the Bloom Quilt and plan to actually use those flowers in another project, too.

Tuesday Tip of the Needle

A stitch in time would have confused Einstein

Thank you, Graphics Fairy!

Tuesday Tip of the Needle

These were from one of my Friday Flower bouquets, used to help protect some of the more fragile blooms. They looked just like thread covers to me!
I always thought thread wraps not only contained and controlled thread (and yarn!) spillage and slippage, but also help keep it dust-free.

Tuesday Tip of the Needle

I keep this close to my sewing machine for my used needles.