NC Stitches Blog

A Quilter’s Review of Grace & Able Compression Gloves

By NC Stitches Monday, October 19, 2026

Quilting has been a big part of my life for years, but arthritis in my hands and fingers has sometimes made it difficult to do what I love. There’s nothing more frustrating than having to stop sewing because of hand pain. I was honestly skeptical that Grace & Able ...

Another beautiful girl is welcomed into the world with a NC Stitches quilt.

By NC Stitches Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Another beautiful girl is welcomed into the world with a NC Stitches quilt.

Needle Threading Made Easy: Simple Tools That Really Help

By NC Stitches Thursday, January 15, 2026

Threading a needle is something most of us have done for years, but as our eyes age, it can quickly shift from a simple task to a frustration. The good news? There are several inexpensive needle-threading tools that truly make the job easier, whether you sew by hand or by machine...

Quilts create comfort and security. This is what drives my passion.

By NC Stitches Thursday, August 7, 2025

Quilts create comfort and security. This is what drives my passion. Thanks for sharing!

Heat-Erasable Fabric Marking Pens by Madam Sew

By NC Stitches Monday, June 23, 2025

As any quilter or embroiderer knows, using chalk to mark fabric can be frustrating. Chalk lines are easily brushed away—sometimes even before you finish positioning your hoop or ruler. I’ve often drawn chalk lines to help center my embroidery hoop, only to find they&r...

Hazel and her birthday quilt

By NC Stitches Friday, May 9, 2025

The joy on the face of a neighbor's granddaughter will keep me quilting for years to come. Thanks for sharing the photo.

Understanding Sewing Machine Needle Sizes and Thread Weights

By NC Stitches Wednesday, April 30, 2025

It happens to all of us. You need to find a sewing machine needle for your latest project. Selecting the correct sewing machine needle and matching thread weight is confusing for both beginners and experienced crafters.To make matters worse, the naming conventions used for ...

April is Autism Awareness month

By NC Stitches Monday, April 7, 2025

In observance of Autism Awareness Month, I created an Autism Awareness quilt pattern. My original quilt was created as a puzzle quilt. When a friend saw my new quilt, she stated, “What a beautiful autism quilt.” Since Autism has affected many of my f...

How to Clean an Iron

By NC Stitches Monday, March 24, 2025

Making landscape quilts is one of my favorite pastimes but this hobby has a few annoyances. If a hot iron touches the fusible side of the interfacing, it can create a brown sticky residue on your iron plate. For years, I struggled to keep my iron clean. Although a tub...

Cary Quilting HANDMADE MARKET

By NC Stitches Monday, March 3, 2025

NC Stitches has been invited to participate in the Cary Quilting HANDMADE MARKET on April 12, 2025..10am - 4pm ( 935 North Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC 27513) We will have over 70 quilted items for sale. Stop by and browse our handmade quilts, wall hangings, b...