Trouble threading needles?

Found this tip while surfing....
Here is one threading solution, see if it works for you.......

My tip has to do with needles. I have arthritis, severe dry eye syndrome (which makes for really, really bad blurred and double even triple vision–ever tried to thread one needle when there are three in front of your eyes?) and glaucoma, so threading needles is always a challenge. I hate having to keep up with my standing needle threader plus you have to get the eye of the needle positioned just right to get it to thread properly. And the needles where you just pull the thread down into a slot from the top are usually too large for the 11-12 stitches per inch I strive for in my hand quilting… I was very grateful when a fellow quilter shared her threading technique, which works with even small-eyed needles.

So, after the above rambling preamble, here it is:

Put the eye of the needle in your mouth and wet it with your tongue, pull it out and thread your needle just as you would normally. What’s the secret? The moisture left in the eye draws the thread to it where the fabric of the thread acts as a wick and helps to draw it through the eye. Ta Da! The thread can be either wet or dry; I like to wet mine in my mouth first and flatten the end with my teeth. A variation of this works for those of us who still have not caught up with automatic sewing machine needle threading: wet the tip of your finger and place it behind the eye of your machine needle, then thread as usual; the moisture on your finger is now the attraction for the fabric of your thread.

Hope this was helpful!

Slippery Rulers?

Hopper Nancy has a great tip for making all of your rulers non-slip–simple nail polish and sand!
I love those quilt rulers with the anti skid spots, but have many other that don’t have those spots.
Solution: Put spots of clear nail polish on the back wherever you feel will help to hold it in place and sprinkle fine play sand on the wet polish. Tap the excess sand off and let it dry. Voila! You now have a non skid ruler.
Thank you, Nancy, for this clever tip!

Spring break sewing camp for teens

Quick note to everyone, our teen camp is full, but not to worry as we will offer something similar in the near future and will also be offering the camps for children in the summer again this year, which have already started to fill. If you would like your kids to participate, get them signed up early. See you soon campers!

Fun Filled Day!

Ms. Linda


Hard at work in the handbag class!

Happy results!
Janice

Betsy
Kristen with her daughters dance bag
Sherrie, Paulina, Rachael, JoAnne

HAPPY SPRING WEATHER, FINALLY, TO YOU ALL!!

Thanks to everyone who came out on National Quilting Day and enjoyed our store specials and the yummy treats provided! We had a Great time and wasn't the weather just perfect?

If you didn't noticed while you were there (I'm sure you couldn't help not to) we had one of our free handbag classes going on and boy were the ladies pleased with the end results.By far, this bag has been the most fun we've made ...above are some pics from the Thursday night and Saturday morning class...

And we were also visited by Ms. Linda again who never fails to amaze us with her creations. She had made a scarf dress set with matching pants out of our Lila Tueller "Eden" collection for Moda fabrics. The colors are to die for and tiny details she adds just put her outfits over the top! Any little girl would be lucky to wear them! Thanks for bringing your new creation in Linda, we so appreciate seeing them!

This Weekend coming up, March 27 and 28 at Camden High School, is a craft show put on by the 4-H club. Our shop and other local crafters will be participating. Make plans to come out and support the local 4-H club, its for a great cause. Hrs are 10-5 both days...See you there!

Oh and just in...'Fresh Cottons' by Moda in Jelly rolls and

matching apron by Fig tree quilts,
embroidery scissors at a steal of a price ($4.25) get em' before we sell out

and a new line from Moda...Cherish Nature
Let Nature surround you!

AND OODLES OF NEW FABRICS HAVE ARRIVED AT A STEAL OF A PRICE. SEWING AND QUILTING NOTIONS ARE BEING REPLENISHED THIS WEEK (thank you for your patience.)

IN TWO WEEKS WE WILL ARE HAVING OUR SPRING BREAK SEWING CAMP FOR TEENS, THERE IS ONE SPOT LEFT IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR DAUGHTER OR GRANDDAUGHTER TO JOIN US, CALL THE SHOP FOR DETAILS 384-0200

National Quilting Day!

Saturday
March 20th
10-4pm
The Velvet Stitch will

be celebrating the 19th annual National Quilting

Day! Come and join us for snacks and enjoy 20% off

quilting fabrics and quilting notions.

National Quilting Day!

New Fabrics, New Additions

We've added new items in the shop such as lip cording for home decor' and lace trim. I've included pictures of our newest spring fabrics and boy are the colors bright! We were able to grab great prices and we're passing those prices onto you! Don't forget about our 2 yr Anniversary coming up Thursday the 11 through the 15th of March.

Easter Fabrics are Here!

Adorable Easter prints in bright pastels!

Happy Handbaggers!

Again, we have happy handbaggers leave with new works of art!

Our March handbag classes only 2 spots left on Thursday night, Saturday is full.
Look forward to seeing you then !

Teens...

Look at what you can make during Spring break!

If you would like to learn the basics of sewing and make a curling iron bag, a cosmetic case, a cute Run Around Bag, and a notebook cover come on out to The Velvet Stitch and and lets get busy! Dates are March 30 through April 2nd and April 6th through the 9th. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy great girlfriend time. Cost $50 and we provide the machines! Pre-registration required. Bring your basic sewing notions to class.