Choose the right sewing machine needle for your project

If you’ve ever been at the fabric store and stared at all the different packages of sewing machine needles wondering which you need to buy, here’s a post for you. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine tells about the different sizes and styles of needles, and which will work best for different types of fabric. Give her post a read and you’ll be prepared the next time you stock up on sewing machine needles.

Click below for her sewing machine needle post:

A Guide to Sewing Machine Needles, by Tea and a Sewing Machine

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!