Laptop Sleeve Tutorial
6.24.2021

A quick sewing tutorial for a quilted sleeve for your laptop, with adjustable sizing calculations for a simple tablet, laptop, or digital device.

Top: sneak peek of finished sleeve. bottom left: flat lay of most of the notions used for this project. Bottom Middle Left: pressing …

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Connecting Threads Podcast Episode 19 – The Joys of Precuts and How To Use Them To Their Full Potential in Your Next Quilt Project
6.17.2021

Welcome to the new season of the Connecting Threads Podcast with new host Zoey!

Zoey is a fabric fanatic and is constantly seeking new skills, supplies, and epic adventures. As a fiber artist, bag maker, and quilter, she spends her evenings and weekends sewing as much as she can muster while …

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Meet New Staff Members
6.2.2021

In the last year a lot has happened within our world, our communities and in our company. Connecting Threads associates left and retired, and we have expanded, adding new roles. We are happy to welcome new members to our team and would love to introduce them to our quilting community. Please welcome…

Zoey Baggins, Social Media Engagement Specialist
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Essential Notions
4.19.2021

What is a notion? Essentially, a sewing notion is any tool used when completing a project that would not otherwise be classified as a sewing machine, fabric, nor thread. The world of notions is vast and can quickly become overwhelming. I’ve narrowed this down and compiled a list of multi-use essentials that are key for any successful sewing or quilting …

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