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Variation on a Keshy Theme

A while back we went to a wonderful Indian restaurant for dinner (we’re vegetarians), and afterwards I wandered into a small gift shop. I swear, I started hyperventilating: Fabric – gorgeous Sari fabric…  racks of it! Full cuts for a complete Sari; I didn’t know where to start looking.
Christmas came for me very early ...Read more.

Juggling Balls

“I’m trying to sew balls for my son to juggle with, and have tried using stretch fabric – the seams hold, but the fabric begins to shred at the seams, and the birdseed falls out. What needle should I try? Would denim work better? Any other fabric suggestions?”  — Thanks
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Hi there – about 7-years ago ...Read more.