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Have you ever needed to repair a fallen pants hem or skirt hem? Or what about keeping a shirt collar in place or pockets flush? Well, if anything like that has happened to you, there is a new temporary fabric adhesive that goes on in seconds and dries clear. It is called Lapel Stick. Keeping a Lapel Stick handy for those little emergencies is a good idea.

But I’ve been thinking about other uses too and experimenting with it. Guess what? It can be used for more than just fashion emergencies. There are all kinds of tasks this little Lapel Stick can do for quilters.  It can be used just as easily in crafts, sewing, and embroidery too. Think about this:  It can replace baste stitching, pinning, tapes, spray adhesives, and stabilizers. When I was experimenting with it, I was pleased to find it did not gum up my machine or my needles.  It is water soluble too!  You can use Lapel Stick on cotton, blends, leather, wool, linen, and silk. All you do is twist the cap off and apply it. It can’t get any easier than that!

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We want to wish our Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving!  This is a perfect time to showcase our award winning “We Give Thanks” pattern by Charlotte Warr Andersen.  Our inventory sometimes stretches the limit of our storage capability, so this pattern is available at exceptionally low prices.

If you are interested in a trunk show, we have two quilts available from our quilt collection. One is hand appliquéd; the other is machine appliquéd.

Skill Level: Intermediate