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Do Sewing Needles Get Dull? What You Must Know

The chances are you do not know how long you should use your sewing needle. Like most people you just wait for your needle to get broken before you replace …

How to Find a Lost Sewing Needle: 4 Brilliant Ways to Look

The saying, “needle in a haystack” finds more meaning when your needle gets lost. Whether it gets lost on the floor, in a quilt, or a carpet, finding a needle …

Ever since I was a little girl I loved hanging out with my Grandma. I loved watching her sew. Whether she was doing a simple repair or making a full quilt, watching the needle bounce up and down was mesmerizing. I regret never having her teach me to sew.
Now, as an adult, and a Grandma myself, I own a serger I don’t know how to use and a sewing machine with a broken bobbin winder. But I won’t be discouraged. I’m determined to learn how to sew so I can pass this skill on to my grandchildren.

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