Hey All! Just wanted to let you know that if you click on the classroom tab (next to community at the top of the screen) and click on the Beginner Course that is posted there, you will find 10 different modules in that class! We will be adding new classrooms soon, but want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to learn (or get a refresher) on some of the basics.

Is it getting cooler where you all are? It is still in the 100s here in Southern New Mexico. We are ready for cooler temps!

We’ve got a cute new Mini Charm project waiting for you in the Classroom! It’s perfect for adding a little fun to your sewing room, making sweet gifts for friends, or adding a handmade touch to your holiday gift giving. And the best part? The pattern was FREE from Moda Fabrics! So head over to the Classroom, check it out, and let’s get sewing! (Be sure and share photos of your darling finished project!!

How was your weekend, Gadget Gurus? Did you get a little sewing time in, or did life get in the way of the fun? We’d love to know what project you worked on—or what’s waiting for you at your sewing machine! And if you’re looking for a little inspiration, be sure to check out our new Confident Beginners module in the Skool classroom. There are lots of helpful lessons tucked inside, so take a peek and start stitching with confidence!

Can you imagine quilting without a rotary cutter? 😳 The world’s first rotary cutter was invented in 1979 by Yoshio Okada, founder of OLFA Corporation in Japan. His simple-but-brilliant idea was to replace the traditional cutting motion of scissors with a rolling circular blade—making it much faster and easier to cut fabric accurately. Paired with an acrylic ruler and self-healing cutting mat, the rotary cutter completely changed the way quilters cut fabric—and today, it’s hard to imagine a quilting room without one! Fun fact: Okada was also the inventor of the world’s first snap-off blade cutter. Apparently, the man really had a thing for making our lives easier one sharp blade at a time. 😂