Sewing machine AI is being promoted . But, there are potential downsides. The downsides along with instructions to this weeks quilt block are below. YOUTUBE VIDEO ALONG WITH QUILT BLOCK INSTRUCTIONS In the video, I made a star block from Marie’s Quilt by Marie-Claude Picon. This block was provided in the 2020 quilt calendar. To […]

It is very important to start a sewing or embroidery business debt free. I’ve listed a few things you can do in order to get started without owing a lot of money.  Why do business debt free? As I’m writing this blog many are loosing their jobs. They are loosing employment and having difficulty finding […]

The big 4 pattern company just filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and it’s highlighting the problem with printed sewing patterns. Who are the Big 4 Big 4 pattern company is Simplicity, McCall’s, Butterick, and Vogue. They were purchased by a private equity firm called Design Group America’s back in January of 2020. Following acquisition, the […]

Bernette B68 Maker released with an accessory box and even a vacuum cleaner. Here’s what I found out about this overlocker/coverstitch machine.  Original Release The original B68 released in 2024 with a lot of special features. The special features included Accessories The original black and white machine included a large slide table for completing bigger […]

Michaels has acquired Joann intellectual property, now what? What the reports say about Michaels The company is rumored to start carrying Brother & Singer sewing machines, Oliso Smart Irons, Pellon stabilizer, and Pellon batting. In yarn, they are supposed to start carrying 60 loops & threads offerings, Big Twist yarn, and amigurumi kits. But, where will […]