Tools and Materials JUKI DX7 sewing machine Tea cup shape in the right size for your project Plain template plastic – easily available online fabrics for tea cups Very fine Vilene – Easy Fuse Ultra Soft Light H180 Thread for machine applique Tea is always a good idea. Celebrate tea with this raw edge applique …
JUKI TL-2200QVP Mini – Lockstitch Sewing Machine Favourite Features
The JUKI TL 2200QVP Mini is the upgrade to the classic TL98P lockstitch sewing machine. The P stands for perfection and Perfection is hard to beat! The NEW JUKI TL 2200QVP Mini keeps all the features that we love in the TL 98P Classic and adds a few more. There’s a new additional sub tensioning …
Juki TL-2200 QVP Longarm Favourite Features
Beautiful Stitching The stitch regulator has 4 modes: Manual – allows you to hand guide the machine completely Cruise control – sets a minimum speed. it is part Regulated and part manual. Precise – designed for detail work Baste – well just like it says, made for basting. Once the quilt is basted it can be quilted sitting at …
The Red Thread – A Japanese Folk Tale
Everyone’s little finger is tied to an invisible red thread, according to an ancient Japanese legend. The red thread will lead us to another person; someone we are destined to meet and make history with. For the Japanese, human relationships are guided by a red thread that the gods tie to the little fingers of …
Juki DX7 – Favourite Features
This is one sewing machine that does it all! There are so many brilliant features that it was hard to choose my favourites. But here they are. Great line of stitching – really the most important feature! The even and steady box feeding system ensures a consistently beautiful and even line of stitching whether you’re …
Japanese Style Artisan Apron
The Apron The Japanese style artisan apron has a simple modern style that’s functional and flattering. The cross-back pinafore avoids any pressure on the neck – it’s an apron with no strings attached! It’s so simple you can make it in an afternoon. The pattern– We had a good look on pinterest for various artisan …
A Needle Pulling Thread
Sometimes we forget that our piecing and quilting is all about ‘a needle pulling thread!’ This GIF is brilliant for showing how a sewing machine really works. Mesmerizing! It shows so clearly just what good tension looks like and how the top and bottom threads come together to make a line of stitching. I’d like …