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All About Interfacings

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All About Interfacings
Whenever you make a tote or bag or purse, you need some sort of product to add some stability and structure to your project. But there are so many choices! Which is the best kind?

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So What's the Big Deal about Cork?

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So What's the Big Deal about Cork?
Have you been wondering about how cork fabric is made or what it can be used for? I found this article about cork and cork fabric and thought it would be nice to share it with you! I had no idea what a sustainable product it was - and eco-friendly! 

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What Hand Sewing Needle Should I Use?

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What Hand Sewing Needle Should I Use?
So what hand sewing needle is best for your project? I don’t do a lot of hand sewing – arthritis gets in the way – but I never know which  hand sewing needle I should use for whatever project I’m working on. Then I found this handy guide and thought I should share it with you. 

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How to Choose the Best Batting for Quilts

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How to Choose the Best Batting for Quilts
Do you have trouble figuring out how to choose the best batting for your quilts? This helpful guide from the Schenck Guru is for you! 

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