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Exciting times await you at StitchDelight in the coming weeks. This morning I’d like to take this opportunity to announce, A BIG change is coming.Since the move to the new site, we have had quite a few bumps in the road and a lot of wrinkles to iron out. We received many concerned emails, and we love the input. We were hit hard by our payment gateway not supporting Mastercard’s and a workaround was given through the Paypal portal. We however want to give you more checkout options and a smoother …

For those a little unsure on which design to choose. In our opinion we'd suggest both of course ;) But all jokes aside now, both are great to have, as this will allow you to create matching pillows for your quilted panel. You could even create your own placemats, or table runner using the small hoops design. Below I've set out a little more detail on what you can achieve with the specified design. SDS1747, this one is made for the prin …

With so many types of thread out there, as a beginner it can be super confusing and choosing the wrong one can yield disappointing results. So we'll be highlighting some key points on what to look out for when choosing thread for your next project.  The three most important thread types you need to know as a beginner is Cotton,Rayon and Polyester.  Cotton Thread Cotton Thread is mostly used by quilters looking to incorporate natural fibers into their quilt. This thread has a l …

Fabric, the one thing you can have many of, but just never the right pattern or colour for your project. If you live far away from your nearest fabric store like us or the stores just don't hold stock on the specific fabrics you always want, then you'll have to order them in and store them yourself.Today, I wanted to share how we store our fabrics, we like to spoil ourselves every now and then with a few pretty fabrics. Keeping a large variety enables you to tackle almost any project you can thi …

Poor thread tension leads to puckering, loops, missed stitches and even plain messy stitching. If you are seeing any of these symptoms, then it might be time to check your thread tension. Correct thread tension should have equal tension on both upper and lower(bobbin) thread. The easiest way to check is if you stitch a normal run of about 6” in length (Pro Tip, Stitch on white or a light-colored fabric and use two different colour threads. For example, using Red on top and Blue at th …