Cricut released a Cricut 4 maker. Since many of us work with fabric, I figured it would be a somewhat good idea to mention it. There isn’t anything new. Cricut 4 isn’t an different from Cricut 3. It just comes in different colors and is it is slightly faster than the 3. If you already have […]

I’ve created a pink sewing machine list for all who are in love with the color. This list was inspired by the release of Singer Featherweight Pink Edition. While the machine sold out very quickly, there are so many other pink options. Brand new sewing machines in pink. Singer Heavy Duty (Pink edition) Janome 1522pg […]

The overwhelming majority of beginners think machines made before 1960 are all metal and made to last forever. However, this couldn’t be any further from the truth. Honestly, there are many differences between vintage sewing machines. And, not all vintage machines are of the same quality. Differences in power train (for lack of better terms) […]

The closure of Joann sucks because it leaves most folks with no in-person places to buy fabric. While the closure of Joann is depressing, the best we can do is stay positive and try to make the best of the situation. Since small business owners and regular consumers alike used Joann for sourcing fabric, I […]

I found a Federal 990 vintage sewing machine at a local Habitat for Humanity Restore. I did extensive research about the model and have listed details below. Federal 990 is a store branded machine. Before we can discuss the machine, we have to talk about the store. Federal department store was a discount retailer founded […]