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Questions about a sewing machine needle? Schmetz has an app for that

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PicMonkey Collage1How many times have you found yourself staring at the notions wall, trying to figure out what kind of sewing machine needle you needed for your project?  Or digging through your sewing basket, wondering whether you should change out your standard needle for a ball point?  It turns out that Schmetz (the needle people) has an app for that.   Ann from A Girl in Paradise reviews the app and shares some screen shots.  When I read her post, I immediately reached for phone to download it for myself.  Go to her blog for the scoop and for a link to download the app.

[photo from A Girl in Paradise]

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.