Sewing Tips from Brenda

Hand Quilting? Put A Quilter’s Knot On The End of Your Thread
I don’t know what it is about this simple knot but it seems to impress others when demonstrated. Use it to start off handwork like quilting or appliqué.

Double or triple straight stitch adds nice detail to a bag
A double or triple straight stitch adds nice detail to a bag. It gives the effect of professional topstitching done by hand using a 40 weight thread.