This is a question we are often asked. What thread do you use? Well we use Gutermann thread. I have used it for my sewing projects for many years and I have always had good results. There are other good quality threads available such as Aurifil. But old habits are hard to break when you […]
Quilting Products
Best Bobbin Storage Options – Our Review of What We Use
If you have a sewing machine then it is inevitable that you will have a ton of bobbins floating around. Some empty, some half full, some pre-wound, some for embroidery, some with colours you will never use. Well, you get the picture. So with this in mind, we thought we’d give you our best bobbin […]
Mary Ellen’s Best Press Review – What is it and Why I Love it so Much?
When I first started quilting, I didn’t worry too much about what spray starch to use and just went with whatever I had on hand. It wasn’t until I got a little more serious about it all that I realised that a good spray starch can make all the difference. That’s when I did a […]
Baby Lock Sashiko Machine – Unboxing & Demo (BLQK2 Model)
We have a new sewing machine in the studio and it’s the Baby Lock Sashiko machine. This is a specialty machine as it only stitches one stitch…but oh what a wonderful stitch! The stitch it produces looks like it has been hand stitched so you can get some beautiful results using just this one stitch. […]
The Curves for Squares Quilt – Creative Grids Curves for Squares Ruler Review
I just love this ruler. It has given a whole new look to my layer cake quilts. The gentle curves add movement and dimension to the quilt. The Creative Grids Curves for Squares Ruler lets you add curves to fabric squares measuring 5″, 6″, 7″, 8″, 9″ or 10″. Where Can I Buy the Creative Grids Curves […]
Our Oliso Pro Smart Iron Review
We have received many comments on the iron that we use in our tutorials. The first time we saw someone using one of these irons we were blown away went it popped up. “How awesome is that” we squealed with delight. No more burnt ironing mats, no more worrying if the iron had been turned […]
Getting the Perfect Quarter Inch Seam with the Collins Seam Gauge – Review & Demo
We’ve decided to start including a product review each month and to begin, we have the Collins Machine Seam Gauge & Adhesive Guide. Note that this is a totally independent review. We have not been contacted by the company nor were we given this product to review for free. We purchased this ourselves. What […]
Simplicity Bias Tape Maker Review
This review is for the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. When I want to quickly run up some bias binding for a craft project the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker is what I use. Its easy to use and there are a number of tip sizes available which make ideal for most of the projects I do. It comes […]
Quilter’s Slidelock Review and Demonstration
My Updated Quilter’s Slidelock Review If there is one quilting tool that I use again and again it’s the Quilter’s Slidelock. After my quilting ruler, mat and rotary cutter, it’s the next in line for the most used item in my craft room. After fours years of use, it is still going strong so I […]
Shape Cut Pro Review and Demonstration
We love using jelly rolls, charm packs and any sort of pre-cuts really, so when we saw the Shape Cut Pro, we knew we needed to get one. Our only problem was that they are difficult to find in Australia and therefore quite expensive. So we went searching and eventually purchased one through fishpond.com.au. It […]