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Repurposing The DIME Short E

Repurposing The DIME Short E

I have always wanted a long arm machine, to be able to do my own quilting. In the beginning, it was space that was the issue, as my rooms were never large enough to accommodate a long arm. I even bought a pdf that gave instructions on how to build a frame, and had...

Know your bobbin cases!

Know your bobbin cases!

Bobbin cases. They seem to be the hardest thing for users of Brother/BabyLock machines to understand, and I feel it's because of the way that the manual is written, leading the reader to focus on certain words. It's not the manual writer's fault, it's a comprehension...

Pre Wash That Fabric….Or No?

Pre Wash That Fabric….Or No?

I see this question asked a lot...should I pre wash my fabric before I make something from it? And I'm talking most fabrics, here. My answer to this question is usually yes. But it really depends on what you're making. Fabric comes with sizing on it, that can be...