I never realized there was so much to learn about needles and thread until I began to read the Superior Threads newsletter and browse around the site.  Thread was thread…perhaps with a few variations…for a long time for me. 
Then I began to realize different threads gave various effects and some lasted longer than others. The needles you use in your machine or for hand work will vary, too.
You’ll find at Superior Threads  mamy educational articles concerning just about anything you ever wanted to know about thread as well as how and when to use it.  There is information about workshops , too.
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Today, June 14, is Flag Day in the United States.  Congress and President Truman officially dedicated, in 1949, this day as a national day of recognition of our flag.  I remember, as a child, flying a large flag from the porch of our farmhouse and having a special program in school.
Many quilting patterns incorporate the flag motif and patriotic themes into various projects.  I found a delightful wall hanging pattern, Salute to the Troops, at Quilt Town USA that uses flags and hearts.  
Janet Foggy-Befort, of Plant City, FL,  designed the hanging as a tribute to friends and relatives in the armed services.  …read more

 
I’m pleased Quilting and Patchwork is one of the 200 blogs included in the b5media group.  It’s exciting being part of this blogging network.
Read about this accomplishment at b5media Cracks the 200-blog Mark. 
“In less than two years, b5media has grown from an idea into one of the world’s leading blog networks.  In fact, we’ve now officially cracked the 200-blog mark.”
They’ve grown from 5 blogs(thus the b5media)  in late 2005 to where they are now.