I can't live without my sandpaper board! I use it all the time, especially when doing hand applique. The front of this sturdy board is covered with super fine grit sandpaper that holds fabric pieces in place while you work, and the backside is smooth for writing, tracing, or drawing. It's perfect for applique enthusiasts. Sandpaper Board - 8 1/2" x...
A fabulous set of the most popular red threads for hand embroidery or edge stitching! They are 100% long staple Egyptian cotton thread, mercerized for strength, colorfast, and washable. Perle No. 8, 10 gram, 2 ply, 69 meters each 1 strand = 3 strands of embroidery floss. If you have never used Presencia threads before you are in for a...
This is the needle I use for all my hand applique. It's easy to thread. Fine enough for the most delicate fabrics yet strong enough so it won't bend. I even use them for my hand piecing. They are officially considered a Milliner/Straw needle in a size 10. There are 15 needles in a convenient little case to keep right...
This is the needle I use for my hand embroidery. It's easy to thread. There are 15 needles in a convenient little case to keep right in your sewing basket.
Once you try them I think you'll love them too!
This amazing tape will eliminate drawing corner to corner on your fabric squares when you are making stitch and flip corners. Line your two fabrics up and feed the square into the machine on the diagonal following the bottom corner of the square in line with the center line on the tape. There are also lines that can be used...
This 2 in 1 tool allows you to measure your crochet hook or knitting needles with measurements in metric, US standard, and Japanese standard sizes. Get an accurate stitch gauge measurement with the 4 in gauge ruler. The window of this tool allows you to isolate your swatch to easily count stitches and rows per in or cm
If you've never tried these you should! I've got the perfect Wool Pressing Mats for you. The smaller ones will fit right next to your sewing machine while you work on blocks and are the perfect size to take with you to classes, quilt retreats, and to visit with your quilting friends but that's not all. There's one that's the perfect size to sit...
This is the silk thread i use for my hand applique. There are times when a silk thread sinks into a particular fabric better than the 60 wt cotton. I also like the fact that I can travel with my applique and only need to take 4 spools of thread with me. These colors will work for almost everything! Try...
