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11/07/2022

It takes a unique combination of determination, drive, and creativity to anchor and facilitate a fledgling business into a successful one, which Kimberly and Randy Smith know all too well. It was 2…

03/20/2021

Yeah, its been awhile but thats what warmer temps and spring cleanup necessities do to you. BUT, I did find the time to stitch this future wall hanging out on cork fabric using the 2021 March edition of AGD - “Setting Sail”. This particular design is 11.5” x 7.7”. I added fusible stabilizer to muslin, then hooped cork fabric within my magnetic sash hoop. Why?! Because the design is over 91,000 stitches and 30 thread changes. Two of the threads (flags) were metallic! Oh I forgot to mention I also used leather for the hull of the ship. Gives it a 3-D look and feel. There is a larger design (15.3x10.3”) but I don’t have access to the Solaris or Luminaire at the moment. My 10-needle had no issues. Thanks for listening! R

01/01/2021

Good morning 2021! We’ve always imposed a cut off of bad behavior or made “resolutions”... to lose weight, get out of debt, exercise more, stop smoking, eat better, etc. Through these we hope to be a better person or at least feel better about ourselves. Being realistic is not necessarily a resolution more than its a hopeful plan. I personally stopped making promises to myself I couldn’t keep. With that said, I am going to offer some hopeful intentions: 1) I am going to finish “unfinished” projects. 2) I am going to try to be a better sewing/embroidery instructor - especially virtually (Zoom, Streamyard, etc.). 3) Eat healthier.... okay, I threw that one in there.

Here is one for all of you...”Change your needle frequently.” Why? Here are clues:
- Skipped stitches
- Snags on fabric or is puckering
- Wiggly stitching (though you are sewing a straight line)
- Thread breaking or shredding
- Makes a thumping, popping, clicking, or clunking sound (burr catching fabric)

And always, ALWAYS use a quality thread that matches the needle to your fabric. That’s enough for now. I’ll talk about sizes of needles a little later. Happy New Year!! R

12/17/2020

END OF BOLT Sale going on NOW! Finish off the bolt, and receive 35% off. Ends Saturday, Dec. 19th. No online sales. Phone orders accepted. Curbside pickup available at both locations.

11/21/2020

Check out my alternative to Facebook! The new Social Networking Platform!

An eclectic journey into man’s enigmatic view of the sewing and embroidery world. Yes, not only does he sew, serge, embroidery and quilt... he’s a certified repair technician as well! Join this virtual family to watch (mostly instructional) videos, share projects, consult others on machine issue...

10/25/2020

Final Episode (8) of the Season 4! Working embroidery on towels and wash cloths using placement stickers and press-away (iron) topper...tonight at 6PM (MST). By the way, its snowing.

06/28/2020

Good afternoon! I know many of you have requested information on the construction of a T-Shirt or Memory quilt and unfortunately, I cannot go Live today. {I am also hoping to have a special guest next week (Sunday) but we are still working out the details.} For now I am going to post some pics of my past projects noting differences you'll see based on the size and shape of the material presented. Some were onesies (baby garments); another was sports lycra wear; to the typical T-Shirt fabric (stretchy). A T-Shirt quilt can be anywhere from a 9-patch to 36 shirts or more depending on the size (and expense) you're looking for. You'll see some have sashing (separate borders) around each square or none. Hopefully in the near future, I will walk you through putting one together with cutting, stabilizing and piecing. Until then, take a look at the pics and note the distinct characteristics of each - no two are not exactly alike which makes your Memory quilt unique....

06/24/2020

The Great Rando and Kim are inviting you to First Stitches Trivia Night through Zoom. There is no password necessary.
See details below.
Important note: Please download the App by going to Zoom either on your computer OR iPad OR phone. If you click on the link below, you will be either taken to the room OR you will be directed to download the App. If you have to download, you will need to get out and click the link again to get in. So…. to save time, download App now and when its time to join all you have to do is click on the below link

We will keep the trivia to less than an hour and probably about 30 questions.

Topic: First Stitches Trivia Night
Time: Jun 25, 2020 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84639783117

Meeting ID: 846 3978 3117

06/21/2020

Due to an impromptu weekend getaway trip, I will be postponing today’s episode of It’s Sew Rando (TShirt Quilts). I hope to post pics of previous TShirt projects soon. In the meantime, here are some pics of Cottonwood Pass (just over 12K feet) and the first moose I’ve seen in CO....

06/07/2020

As promised, here is the finished 9-patch with the quilted fills. Trimmed and added binding for a quick weekend project (about 4 hours give or take). Also included is a pic of the backing - complete.