Texture Magic, from Superior Threads, is a steam-activated shrinking fabric made of polyester. The fabric shrinks approximately 30% in all directions when steam is applied.

So Fine is a bright and beautiful 3-ply polyester thread available in three weights. I used the 30-weight thread for top-stitching a crafter’s apron.

“So Fine” is a polyester thread available in three weights; “Art Studio Colors” is a high-sheen decorative thread. Find out how I used them to make a handy memo book cover.

Charlotte’s Fusible Web is actually fusible thread from Superior Threads. Learn how to use it for applique and find out how to make a Four Hearts A-Flourish wall quilt.

King Tut, from Superior Threads, is a 3-ply 40-weight cotton thread intended for machine quilting, decorative stitching, and top stitching. I used it to make a hedgehog pin cushion.

Rainbows, from Superior Threads, is a 40-weight trilobal variegated polyester thread with a one-inch color change interval. I used it for thread painting a handmade fabric postcard.

My dreams for a quilting studio at the cottage included a Koala Studios sewing cabinet.

The humble ironing board often goes unnoticed, yet it is an irreplaceable workhorse in our sewing rooms. Find out about an ironing board cover that has made me very im-pressed.

Razzle Dazzle is a sparkly 8-weight polyester thread made by Superior Threads. Due to its thickness, it isn’t intended to be used in the sewing machine needle but to be used for couching or bobbin work.

There are four ways that I have used glue sticks in the quilt-making process. Let me tell you how I use glue and about my favorite new product for the job: Lapel Stick.

Once we are ready to layer our quilt top with batting and backing fabric, what will we use? This week, we will consider our choices for quilt batting.

Here are some ways not to mark quilting designs on your quilt top.

Once we have decided on our machine quilting design, we may need to mark it on the quilt top. Here are some tools to help with this task.

Here is the story behind why I tried some completely different threads in my current quilt project.

I am often asked what kind of thread I use for machine quilting. This week, I will share what I look for in machine quilting threads and what I have enjoyed using in the past.

When it comes to glue-basting seam allowances to freezer paper, I wouldn’t want to be without this handy little tool. It grips, turns, repositions, lifts, smooths and creases. But best of all, it keeps the glue from getting all over your fingers!