Let’s Get Organized! Quick Tips to Organize Your Sewing Space
Quick Tips to Organize your Sewing Space After the whirlwind of the holidays, my sewing studio looks like a tornado went through it. Every year at this time, I spend …
10 Reasons You Didn’t Finish Making That Gift (And quick alternatives you can do in minutes)
I never learn. Every year, I over-commit myself to a number of gifts that I can actually make and give people for Christmas. And every December 26th I resolve to …
Why Blendables are the Bomb for Quilting
“You will love the intriguing results you get with Sulky 30 Wt. Cotton Blendables Thread.” I remember being in a quilting class when I heard this statement. Honestly, my interest was peaked …
A Case for Polyester Thread – Top 7 Reasons to Use Polyester Thread
Polyester – The word conjures up different images for different people. For some it’s the polyester leisure suits of the 70’s, and for others it’s fabrics in bright neon colors. …
Trends from Quiltcon 2017
Trends From Quiltcon 2017 Quiltcon is a quilt show like no other as it focuses specifically on the world of Modern Quilting! The quilt above won Best In Show. It …
Liquid Solvy Starch Recipe and Uses
As I said in my last post, I prefer to make my own starch and my favorite recipe the is one from the last post because it takes the wrinkles …
My Favorite Homemade Starch Recipe
Several years ago I started making my own starch from scratch. I took a class with Edyta Sitar, and she made her own and gave me her recipe. I changed …
How to Take Back Your Love for Quilting
Have you ever had something happen that just stole your love for quilting? Maybe you overheard someone say something really harsh about a quilt that you worked really hard to …
A Tribute to Carol Ingram – We Love You
Carol Ingram – A Tribute All of us at Sulky have lost a dear friend this week, Carol Ingram, designer extraordinaire. With her most generous spirit, Carol has shared her …