To amend an old saying, you reap what you sew. At least that’s what Kaitlin Witte and Alison Newman would like to believe. The two New Yorkers have written a book, “Thread & Bobbin: 21 Simple Sewing ...

Understand everything, including the bobbin, presser foot, and thread guides. All sewing machines differ, but most have basic features that are similar from model to model. Understanding the parts of ...

Looking at old photos of early Polk County pioneer women, the clothing looks dark and somber, the hairstyles severe to our modern tastes. But these women weren't completely "no frills." A closer look ...