Hey creative friends, I'm looking to purchase an industrial sewing machine. What are your recommendations? New or used? Do you have a favorite brand? What do I need to know?

I was excited to see that my leveling up opened the Hand Embroidery class videos. THANK YOU!!! I have been wanting to learn the basics for ONE reason. I am making English Paper Pieced hexagons for a quilt and I saw a picture of the pattern I want to use and it has hand embroidered vines and flowers. It’s definitely a “long haul” project but I am loving the slow and steady zen of it.

Okay, Creative Community, How did you do with organizing something this month? Report your progress here. Even if you didn't completely organize something, your effort towards that goal totally counts! Post your wins here!

Happy Monday! How is the organizing coming? We still have time. I'm trying to figure out a good system for organizing thread bobbins. Any ideas?

Welcome to Your Sewing & Handwork School--we're so glad you're here. Take a moment to introduce yourself in the comments below. You can share as much or as little as you'd like, but here are a few pormpts to get you started: - What's your name and where are you joining from? - Which crafts do you enjoy (sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting...or all of the above)? - What are you currently working on--or hoping to learn? - what drew you to handwork or this community? This is a friendly, encouraging space, so feel free to jump in, say hello, and connect. You never know who you might inspire--or become friends with.