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Machine Accessories & FurnitureThe Importance of Proper Lighting for Sewing, Knitting, and Detailed Craft WorkAnyone who sews, knits, or embroiders regularly knows the feeling: tired eyes, missed stitches, uneven seams, or colors that look different in daylight than they did at night. Often, the problem isn’t…5 min read

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Sewing MachinesEveryday and beginner machines, by user and project: clothes, bags, patches, hems, light and portable.127 guidesHeavy-Duty, Leather & SergersMachines for thick and tough work (leather, vinyl, canvas, upholstery), home industrials, sergers and coverstitch.42 guidesEmbroidery MachinesEmbroidery and combo machines, by hoop size, needles and use: home, monogramming, small business.41 guidesQuilting MachinesDomestic quilting machines by throat space, sit-down and frame long-arms.32 guidesMachine Accessories & FurnitureLights, maintenance supplies, feet, motors and the tables and cabinets machines sit in.23 guidesCutting Tools & MatsFabric and pinking shears, rotary cutters and blades, cutting mats and rulers.20 guidesNeedles, Pins & ThreadMachine and hand needles, pins, thread by machine and job, threaders and elastic.22 guidesSewing Tools & AccessoriesKits, dress forms, rulers, marking and pressing tools, fabric glue.4 guidesEmbroidery & NeedlecraftHand embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint and needle felting: kits, floss, hoops and blanks.3 guidesCrochet Hooks & KitsCrochet hooks and sets: ergonomic, lighted, Tunisian, wooden; beginner kits.16 guidesKnitting Needles & LoomsStraight, circular and interchangeable needles, looms, sets and storage.19 guides