I couldn’t resist this at Dollar General today. $10.00 is a lot for needles, but it does include that nifty sewing kit. I’ll report on the usefulness of the needles after I’ve tried them out.
Jun26
Needle Nut!
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Jun19
Everything I’ve done with needle and thread this weekend has had to be ripped out. I give up. I’m moving on to glue!
Jun19
Follow this link!
http://www.needlenthread.com/patterns for free embroidery patterns from Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘N Thread!
Jun17
Pocketbook Posies!
I didn’t like the alligator clips that came on some of the flowers from Michaels, (pictured at 3:00, below,) they stuck out from the surface of the bag, snagged on things, and you could see them from the side. They were easy enough to pop off, though. I repaced them with “Gimme Gators” from Create for Less. I removed the calyx, and snipped off part of the stem, leaving enough to hold the petals together:
I used Loctite gel super glue because it would bond to metal and fabric. It would also sit “atop” the petals instead of being absorbed by them.
I made sure there was glue next to the stem piece and on the gator clip. I thought that would insure that the petals stayed together. I found out later that I was wrong, and now I put a couple of dabs of glue between each layer of petals, as well.
I also tried attaching a quilting safety pin. That worked well, but it took a long time to dry. The turquoise flower is harder to remove from the purse than the ones with gators.
All in all, I am pretty pleased with my results. I’m already getting compliments!
Jun10
I make myself crazy!
I have searched my sewing room over for those craft needles from my last post. I’m sure I put them someplace that seemed logical at the time.I make myself crazy doing tricks like that! Aaaaargh!
Jun1
Best Recent Purchase
I bought this pack of craft needles at Walmart recently. There are tapestry and chenilles, quilting, etc. If you punch away the cardboard hang tag and leave the rest on the back, there’s a guide to each type and size needle. The clear top slides around and has a tiny hole through which you can dispense the needles and put them back. I don’t remember what I paid, but it wasn’t much. I may go back and buy another set for my embroidery box. (This one currently resides in my sewing room.)