News from April 1930's
June 2010, Volume 2 Issue 2
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If you haven't already added this book to your library, I highly recommend it. Filled with Featherweight history, styles, colors, rarities and so much more - I perused for hours cover to cover.
Another wonderful benefit is the large-print reprint inclusion of the original Featherweight 221 Instruction Manual. Just like the original manual, instructions for the basic Singer attachments are also included. Your quilt club will enjoy passing this book around!
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As requested, April 1930's is now carrying the renowned "Little Foot" - the Original 1/4 inch Presser Foot... designed by a Quilter for Quilters!
- The right edge is 1/4" from the center of the needle position which gives you an exact 1/4" seam allowance.
- The left edge is a scant 3/8" from the center of the needle position. This gives a better tension control, as it will cover more feed dogs on most machines.
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1930's Reproduction Feedsack Fabrics
The latest fabric addition is from Lecien - a Japanese imported collection; supplies are limited. Some of the prints have a rather unique weave that when washed they look and feel like bona fide vintage feedsack ~ so soft and airy. I made a little "Feedsack Dress" for my daughter and it was quite a hit in her mind once I told her what Feedsack was used for in the 1930's. Imagine using them to recreate a vintage 1930's quilt! Quantities are sold as a half yard and as with everything else on the April 1930's website, enjoy Free USA Shipping for fabric, too!
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Recently added to the April 1930's blog is the Rounded Pocket Tutorial. Simple and fast, but useful for smoothing those rounded corners!
I've used this same technique for quilt applique', eliminating the jagged edges when folding and pressing the excess seam allowances.
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We hope you are enjoying a lovely summer and warm weather - here in Idaho we are still waiting for the rain, rain to go away!
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