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I have been a machine quilting educator for about 10 years. Sewing Machines have made miraculous advances in technology. You can now purchase machines with hundreds of pre-programmed stitches, some of … read more

Our second Trunk Show is in the books folks. We met some great people including some of our Instagram Followers. The new mid-century color palette was well received.Our focus is now shifted towards … read more

The light bulbs socket of a Featherweight is made of Bakelite and as such, it can be broken. There are many who struggle with removing a light bulb from the machine. Some manage to complicate the ligh … read more

I can't resist it! A gentleman wrote to say his Featherweight just keeps runnin'-on when he tries to wind a bobbin. I suggested he take the hand wheel off and clean the bore and the bushing it turns … read more

Thread tension gauges are expensive, so I’d thought I’d share a simple project with you that works very well and can save you a lot compared to buying one if you can find one. If you are looking for o … read more