Hobby Lobby (HL) was a competitor to Joann. Now, Joann is gone and Hobby Lobby is the only one left standing. But, can this retailer compete with offerings Joann once had in their stores? Fabric is sad. Joann had an abundance of quilting cotton but very little fabric for making garments. It was sparse on […]

There are a few reasons why your sewing machine won’t sew thick fabric. Once you understand the problem, you can craft an appropriate solution and complete projects with ease. Misconceptions There are 3 misconceptions about what kind of sewing machines can sew thick layers. #1 The Vintage Deception The overwhelming majority of sewing enthusiasts think […]

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 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 […]