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We can go through rotary cutting blades quickly, but it's hard to throw them out. I have a box filled with old blades.  This new BladeSaver is a perfect way to give them a second life as a threadcutter. 

The  Convertible Free Motion Quilting Foot Set is an excellent foot for free motion quilting. This set of low shank feet with attachments has everything you need.  This foot is made to glide smoothly over your quilt top or other project and the easy to adjust thumb screw allows the foot to be easily raised or lowered. This foot set comes with a ruler foot, open toe, closed toe, and echo quilting guide for a variety of FMQ techniques and visibility. The spring loaded height adjustment allows for slight upward movement of the foot should it hit an excessively bulky area or seam.

Resources for mask sewing/making, materials, where to donate, and patterns and videos. Learn to make a face mask with several options to find the right mask making tutorial for your needs.

Get to know the basics of gathering everything you need to have a successful quilting project.  Pattern Designer Tammy Silvers walks you through everything you need to get started.  Here she walks you through a Checklist of 10 Steps to Prepping For Your Quilting Project. 

We at Sewing by Sarah are thrilled to become a Certified Quilt Business for Quilts of Valor.   This organization supports our veterans with handmade quilts to show our appreciation for their service.  

The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.  They have awarded over 230,000 quilts to veterans since their founding in 2003. 

What is a Quilt? A quilt is a cherished keepsake passed down through generations marking special life events like a wedding or birth of a child. In this Beginner Guide, we share the history of quilts, examples of classic designs, and a basic overview of the process of quilting.