QUILTsocial Issue 14

editor's letter
There are several things to take away after reading
this issue, one of which is exploring the new Brother
Luminaire and the Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC.
So much easy sewing and quilting is made possible
using their numerous features.
Knowing all of your sewing machine's capabilities is
helpful in your creative aspirations. I remember buying
my first sewing machine and being surprised when
the dealer signed me up for a class that would teach
me how to use it. I have to say I was very surprised.
Well, isn't it obvious? It was obvious to me how to
sew by machine, after all, I had been sewing on my
mom's since I was twelve. But after many years, there
were new features on sewing machines. You know
how much sewing machines have changed over the
years, not only in terms of added features and built-in
stitches, but now technology is already upon them
in a stunning way to make your sewing and quilting
experience a jaw dropping joy. The thing is, to some,
it may seem as though sewing machines are more
complex, but that's not so. They have more features
and are able to do more for you than ever before.
Remember when smartphones first came to market?
Same, here are machines that can make your creative
ideas soar! Check out a few quilt stores, ask that they
show you their machines, they'll be happy to sit with
you; and for Pete's sake, do take the class on how to
use your newly purchased machine!
The other take away from this issue, are three key
tutorials: adding a flange to a binding as an accent
for your quilt, how to quilt words, and how to sew
seams using decorative stitches. These techniques
are different, not often used, but if you give them a try,
you'll have experienced something new to you.
Enjoy your quilting hours!
Cheerfully,
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