Organ Sewing Machine Needles - PD (Perfect Durability)

(Last 4 times longer!) These needles were introduced to us by one of customers with a strong recommendation. We did more investigation and this is what we found out: The Organ Needle Company has managed to combine the functionality of sewing machine needles with the latest technology of ceramic coatings. The PD (Perfect Durability) needles have titanium nitride layered on their surfaces to EXTEND THEIR PRODUCTIVE LIFE BY AS MUCH AS FIVE TIMES THAT OF CONVENTIONAL NEEDLES.

Organ's process for PD needles also strengthens the point of the needle, increasing wear-ability and durability while maintaining a perfect shape. Using PD needles means better quality stitches, higher productivity and in the long run lower cost. We now offer 10 Needles in either size 14/80 PD or 10/70 PD - Gold in color - thus titanium coated.

Organ Needles is also developing a reputation for a higher quality control standards resulting in fewer "bad" needles. If you have ever put a brand new needle in your machine and had problems, putting in another new needle may solve it and is always worth a try.

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We also carry Schmetz machine needles,
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Sunday Blues Quilt

Here at The Cotton Club we are HAPPY to be back from the holidays and working on the February, 2009 issue of The Cotton Club. As soon as it is sent to our subscribers, it is added to our Online Catalog. To see where, Click Here.

Within a week of adding it, we post to our Email Roster, so if you want to stay up-to-date on what we are doing, joining our Email Roster is an easy way. To join now Click Here.

There is a core crew of 7 people here and we all contribute in different ways, but over the last year one person, Kate White, has been remarkable in the making of the Sunday Blues Block of the Month quilt blocks. She left what looked like the hardest one to last and recently revealed it to us. As happened with each one, our mouths dropped open, when we saw it. Even though the last block won't be online until the end of the month, we thought it would be fun to post it early on our Blog. So here it is. If you would like to see all the blocks, here is the link.
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We hope like us, you are busy planning for the best year yet! More soon!
Cheryl

Serrated Scissors

Here at The Cotton Club, we have long been fans of serrated scissors. We love the way they HOLD on to what we are cutting. After a visit from teacher, designer and author, Karen Kay Buckley, we have another reason to love them. They make her top 10 list because the serrated edge prevents the fabric from raveling - just like a pinking shear only micro-sized. Of course! And for appliique, what could help more! From left to right, her favorites are: 3 1/2" Gingher Serrated Embroidery Scissors, 7" Serrated Scissors by Clover and 5 1/2" Serrated Scissors by Clover. To read more about these scissors Click Here.

Bendable Bright Light

We think the Bendable Bright Light is one of the best new products on the market for sewers. It directs the bright white light EXACTLY where it is needed. Once you take the time to figure out where to mount it on the sewing machine and get the job done, you will be in sewing heaven for 100,000 hours. That is sewing 12 hours a day for 20 years!! It may seem like a big investment, but the truth is, we have already invested 5 times that much it lighting that didn't make the difference this one little light did. Being able to see well makes sewing much more enjoyable! To read more about this fine light Click Here.

Slam Dunk Basketball Pattern by Jacque Riddlemoser for Glendora's Girl

Slam Dunk is the 4th pattern in a sports series by Jacque Riddlemoser for Glendora's Girl. The finished size is 50" x 78". Jacque is a talented quilt artist and teacher. Using a combination of piecing and applique, her color choices and design sensitivity produce a quilt that will be treasured by its recipient. Her patterns include full-sized drawings and the applique can be done by hand, machine, fusible or a combination. The previous sports include football - Touchdown; ice hockey - Center Ice; and baseball - Home Run. Next up is Soccer. To read more about Jacque and see her other patterns, fabric and kits Click Here.