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by Connecting Threads on September 18, 2020
On this episode of the Connecting Threads Podcast, we’re looking behind the scenes to see what’s new at Connecting Threads. First we hear from Kris who’s telling all about batik fabric production and what makes batik’s special. Next Marketing Director Jennifer Fish is going to help answer some common questions that people ask about us ... |
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by Connecting Threads on August 30, 2018
One of the core tools in a quilter’s craft room is the sewing machine. It takes center stage (as it should) and every new machine is the result of careful thought and much pondering before you replace or add one to your collection. After all, you’ll be spending hours sewing with it, creating everything from new napkin sets to elaborate heirloom gifts! |
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by Connecting Threads on August 16, 2018
Welcome to the very first episode of the new Connecting Threads podcast! Join us as we share our favorite quilting techniques, review our go-to tools, and share behind the scenes stories about what goes into making Connecting Threads the company you know and love. In Episode One – Behind the Scenes, Fabric ... |
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by Dawn on December 4, 2014
Isn’t Laraine’s granddaughter June the cutest model? When this pattern for the Playdate Top was floating around the office to sew up, I knew I had to try it. |
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by Dawn on June 16, 2014
I swear I’m only 5’2″ The sewists and quilters in my family have always been practical women: The mentality of “Make things you can use or wear, or don’t make them at all!” is pretty close to the mantra they all held and hold…one I also carry with me. This quilt my great ... |
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by Connecting Threads on June 11, 2014
In honor of our 20 year anniversary, we recently sat down with Matt Petkun, Connecting Threads’ president and CEO When you were watching your parents form Connecting Threads, did you expect you would be running it 20 years later? (If not, what were your plans back then and what convinced you to change them?) 20 years ago I was just beginning college, and I certainly had no intentions of working with my parents at that point in time. I was passionate about ... |
