I couldn't possibly list all of the articles that you might need or just want to read for your personal pleasure, interests or immediate need, so instead, I am listing links for places that have a plethora of articles from which to choose from. Click on the link I provided to take you directly to the page you need to be on for good reads.
Superior Threads Who doesn't like Superior Threads? It's a Pillar in the quilt world and rightly so. Yes, there are many other brands that CAN hold a candle to Superior but it's the perfect go to. They have a YouTube chanel as well but their articles cover subjects in great depth and are very easy to find and helpful. If you click on "Superior Threads" it will take you directly to their education page. There you will find more articles than you ever thought existed about thread, sewing, tension... It's so wonderful!
Aurifil Philosophy Quilters Love, Love, Love Aurifil. I love it for piecing because the two ply is just as strong as three ply but the thin strand makes me feel like there is less bulk. I could be wrong and it's probably in my head... but the term "less bulk" to a quilter is like saying "would you like more fudge on your ice cream?" YES! The site I am sending you to will go directly to the designers associated with Aurifil, but if you click on "Auriworld" you will discover a lot more. Free patterns, a blog, artisans. The designer page is easy to navigate. Simply click on the designer and poof, you go directly to their page and look at their information, posts and possibly freebies. Voile.
The Quilting Hub I just stumbled across this great site when I googled "what to pack for a retreat". Many short articles about everything you might need to know in a pinch. Including ideas for quilt guild activites to do remotely during Social Distancing.
Quilting Daily Again, looking for a short answer I stumbled upon this gem. If you click on "topics" you'll get a pull down box and from there you can go to the topic that interests you. In addition, there are links to podcasts, a blog, patterns and competitions. I noticed that the topics are project driven and full of wonderful ideas and help along the way.
Connecting Thread Another Lovely thread line, extremely affordable AND they design and mill their own fabric lines. This is how they keep the costs down and their designers are people you probably know and love. The area of the site I am sending you to is Learn: Tutorials, Guides and Inspiration. Definitely worth a look. The tutorials are free and they have a "community" in which to share your creations and be inspired by others too. Give their thread and fabric a look while there. They are beautiful!!!
There are many more and I will be happy to create a "Part 2" to this posting and... I bet you want to get started. So before I end I'll leave one last link. The article that got all of this started:
How does tension affect the outcome of a stitch?
And with this I bid you Adieu to you and you and you.
Until next time, stay calm and sew on.
Until next time, stay calm and sew on.
Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely check them out.
ReplyDeleteI hope the're helpful. I'm not sure people have time at the computer like I do to find things so I try to make a list and publish it just in case.
DeleteCan’t wait to try the links out
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Feel free to share other things that you find as well. I know we all appreciate it.
DeleteThanks for the info Nancy. Believe my favorite is Superior Threads
ReplyDeletewhich Superior Thread is your favorite. They have so many and for so many types of sewing. I do a lot of thread painting but have never tried them for that.
DeleteI enjoyed reading your blog post. My machine isn't as fussy as some when it comes to thread, Good quality thread and a nice stitch is important. We appreciate you on Twisted Stitchers! Keep the posts coming!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your help and all the information it is really great to read and learn new information.
ReplyDeleteAnytime. I love researching. It was my favorite thing to do in College! LOL
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