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BIG NEWS – Bear and Sookie are Engaged

Guess What?? My sweet Bear asked me to marry him on Thursday, June 4th, 2020. Here is our story ❤️ We are engaged! How long have we known each other? Joey and I met February 25th, 2019 through a dating app called Bumble. I preferred this dating app because the girl basically chooses the guy, if he has already chosen you, then it's a "match". We chatted throughout the entire day through the app and later that evening we met in real life at a local bar/restaurant, O'Brians. We both ... read more

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YouTube Video VVVsR2I1MjhjRmJibERkZGJIck5rdGtBLlJmZlRpTlRXRDZ3 Hello, Sewing Bees!  Welcome to "Live at the Beehive" sewing show. Today I am teaching Part 2 of a 3 Part series on Serger Tricks and Tips. SUBSCRIBE to my channel https://bit.ly/2NLi2Jb 
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ViviLux 3-n-1 Rechargeable Laser system 
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Original video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAB7Qu6KuTk&t=20s
Oscar Wilde “imitation the sincerest form of flattery”
John Ruskin “Anything one man can make another can also make a little worse, a little poorer in quality, and set is a little cheaper. The unaware purchaser is his lawful prey” 

PLUG only - no block/charging cord
LINE blurry and thick
Crosshair faded and small
Dot is not even a dot
No marks on the tips - no idea what you are putting on
Difficult to add tips and extra spring is tricky at getting exactly in right place
Wand stiff, longer, unbendable
30 stickers vs 100 and lines are thicker
No alignment tool

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✂️ Technique of the week - How to Insert Piping with a Serger
Wonder Tape https://amzn.to/39WabTT
5mm Cording https://amzn.to/3lfx9rs
Scissors https://famorecutlery.com/sookie-sews/?aff=5

✂️ Sewing Bee Showcase
Mary Smith https://sookiesews.com/product/the-minis-zipper-bags-in-the-hoop/
Julie Fry https://sookiesews.com/product/made-in-the-shade-sunglasses-case/
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Hello, Sewing Bees!  Welcome to "Live at the Beehive" sewing show. Today I am teaching Part 2 of a 3 Part series on Serger Tricks and Tips. SUBSCRIBE to my channel https://bit.ly/2NLi2Jb 
Subscribe to the weekly Beehive Newsletter https://sookiesews.com/sign-mailing-list/

● ▬▬ ●  THIS WEEK ● ▬▬ ● 
✂️ REAL vs FAKE (PSA)
ViviLux 3-n-1 Rechargeable Laser system 
Recent demonstration https://youtu.be/s5bENv19x9o?t=1347
Original video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAB7Qu6KuTk&t=20s
Oscar Wilde “imitation the sincerest form of flattery”
John Ruskin “Anything one man can make another can also make a little worse, a little poorer in quality, and set is a little cheaper. The unaware purchaser is his lawful prey” 

PLUG only - no block/charging cord
LINE blurry and thick
Crosshair faded and small
Dot is not even a dot
No marks on the tips - no idea what you are putting on
Difficult to add tips and extra spring is tricky at getting exactly in right place
Wand stiff, longer, unbendable
30 stickers vs 100 and lines are thicker
No alignment tool

SAVE up to 25% and FREE Shipping with code: SookieLive
Any laser: https://harbor-sales.com/ViviLux-Lasers
expires on June 15, 2022

✂️ Technique of the week - How to Insert Piping with a Serger
Wonder Tape https://amzn.to/39WabTT
5mm Cording https://amzn.to/3lfx9rs
Scissors https://famorecutlery.com/sookie-sews/?aff=5

✂️ Sewing Bee Showcase
Mary Smith https://sookiesews.com/product/the-minis-zipper-bags-in-the-hoop/
Julie Fry https://sookiesews.com/product/made-in-the-shade-sunglasses-case/
Susan K https://sookiesews.com/product/sassy-stripe-zipper-bag-ith/

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How to insert Piping with a Serger (Part 2 of 3) LIVE at the Beehive
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Hello, Sewing Bees!  Welcome to "Live at the Beehive" sewing show. Today I am teaching Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Serger Tricks and Tips. 

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✂️ Technique of the week - How to Gather with a Serger
Serger used: bernette b64 Airlock https://amzn.to/38IQZIw

✂️ Sewing Bee Showcase:
Carol Ann Bowser - Marvelous Monogram Clean/Dirty Magnet
https://sookiesews.com/product/marvelous-monogrammed-kitchen-in-the-hoop-set-copy/

Patricia O'Tanger - In the Hoop Burlap Bunny 
https://weallsew.com/in-the-hoop-burlap-bunny-embroidered-door-hanger/

Sandy Kopel - Easter Wall Hanging
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-QhPsR60fs
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqdYsoOgB4A
Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_TNvxsT7DA
Part 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLedyzCRBGc

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How to Gather with a Serger (Part 1 of 3) LIVE at the Beehive
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Hello, Sewing Bees!  Welcome to "Live at the Beehive" sewing show. Today we are super excited to have Sewlebrity guest MJ Kinman, the faceted quilt creator.  

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Creating Fabric Diamonds with Sewlebrity guest MJ Kinman
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Hello, Sewing Bees! Which one is the BEST? Today we are talking about Fabric Marking Pens & Pencils and I'm doing a countdown PLUS showing you how to use each one along with the pros and cons! I've got my favorites and you will see what I like and why it is the BEST!
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Dritz Mark B Gone https://amzn.to/3qAyqwA 
Leonis Water Erasable https://amzn.to/3Nno3WC 
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Dritz Mark B Gone White https://amzn.to/3qAyqwA 
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Leonis Air Erasable Pen https://amzn.to/3Npfric 
Clover Air Erasable Marker with Eraser https://amzn.to/36uw5fG 
Frixion Pen https://amzn.to/3ILzCTQ 
Frixion Highlighter https://amzn.to/3iFxPoU 
Clover Water Soluble Pencils https://amzn.to/3NsYjbw 
Sewline Ceramic: 
White https://amzn.to/3qazVRL
Three colors https://amzn.to/3tY5Fux
Eraser https://amzn.to/3JJZZei
Refills https://amzn.to/35ZsWUU
Clover Chaco Liners https://amzn.to/3iAhUs1 
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Fabric Marking PENS & PENCILS - Which are BEST?
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Hello, Sewing Bees!  Welcome to "Live at the Beehive" sewing show. Today I am teaching Part 2 of a 2 Part series on Serger Tricks and Tips. SUBSCRIBE to my channel https://bit.ly/2NLi2Jb 
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Height Adjustable Sewing Table ES9 ONLY 
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✂️ Technique of the week 
● Part one serger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoV0SQRJzsc&t=391s
● Part two serger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5B3TNJqmAI 

We All Sew Blog https://weallsew.com/how-to-remove-a-serger-stitch/

1) 4-Thread overlock (snip needle threads every 3-7 stitches away, pull out looper threads)
2) Coverstitch (pull out needle threads and looper will fall out)
3) Chainstitch (know the beginning and end - PULL out the end)

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Microtip scissors bit.ly/3sXOaeN 
EZ Hook n Snip bit.ly/3ieV8Ec 
Seam ripper with eraser https://amzn.to/3uvhg4l 

✂️ Sewing Bee Showcase
Mary Damore - Bunny Stuffy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teHtXhYt-5g&t=618s 
Christy Clark - Enchanted Sweet Easter Rope bowl https://sookiesews.com/product/enchanted-sweet-easter-set/ 
Susan Jenkins Harrell - Chenille Bunny dresses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqdYsoOgB4A 
Patricia O’Tanger - Christmas Tree Tealight ITH
https://weallsew.com/christmas-tree-tea-light-cover-in-the-hoop/
Patricia O’Tanger - Four leaf clover ITH https://weallsew.com/four-leaf-clover-door-hanger-hoop/ 
 
✂️ Two weeks off
April 24th SewLebrity Guest MJ Kinman 
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https://mjkinman.com/

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How to Remove Serger Stitches (Part 2 of 2) LIVE at the Beehive
YouTube Video VVVsR2I1MjhjRmJibERkZGJIck5rdGtBLnE1QjNUTkpxbUFJ
Hello, Sewing Bees!  Welcome to "Live at the Beehive" sewing show. Today I am teaching Part 1 of a 2 Part series on Serger Tricks and Tips Plus BERNINA L890 Demo. 
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✂️ Serger I demonstrated on - BERNINA L890 https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Overlocker/Overlock-Coverstitch-Combo/BERNINA-L-890
✂️ Ask your local dealer for specials and pricing https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Overlocker/Overlock-Coverstitch-Combo/BERNINA-L-890

✂️ Technique of the week 5 Ways to Finish Serger Seam
1. Cross over - Fray check - Cut (napkin corners) https://amzn.to/37PKcMP 
2. Tie thread tails (great for heavy threads)
3. Feed threads back in with Double Eye needle then Fray check https://amzn.to/37VNiPr or Little Hookey https://amzn.to/3qC3Qm4 
4. Serge tail and then serge over the tail (old garment industry trick)
5. Serge and flip the seam (another garment industry trick)

✂️ Read the blog post on We All Sew https://weallsew.com/5-ways-to-secure-a-serger-seam/

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5 Ways to Finish Serger Seams - Plus BERNINA L890 Demo (Part 1 of 2) LIVE at the Beehive
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Looking for an easy way to test out some of those Looking for an easy way to test out some of those beautiful decorative stitches and turn it into a project? 

I’ve got a new blog post over at the @berninausa and @bernetteusa blog, #weallsew on how to make (2) pin cushions at the same time! 

https://weallsew.com/how-to-sew-a-decorative-pincushion/

Using my #bernetteb79 (sewing and embroidery machine), @mettler_thread , @olisohome mini iron, @junetailorinc Cut n Press, and Sookie Sews scissors and #ezpointandturner manufactured by @famorecutlery
Are you looking for an easy serger project? I’ve Are you looking for an easy serger project? I’ve got the perfect fast and more importantly USEFUL serger project. This mini tissue pack cover is great and uses up scraps and will give you confidence while stitching. 

It’s nice to finish a project in just a few minutes isn’t it?

Find this blog post on the #weallsew BERNINA blog

https://weallsew.com/how-to-make-a-tissue-case-with-a-serger/

Made with my @bernetteusa #bernetteb64 fabric is #buzzworthyfabric from @benartex_fabrics and thread is from @mettler_thread 

#bernette #berninausa #bernetteambassador #bernetteserger #sookiesews @berninausa #serger
Learn how to Insert Piping with a Serger! It’s p Learn how to Insert Piping with a Serger! It’s perfect every single time. This tip will keep your piping so the cording won’t slip or shift while inserting and it’s easy! Watch this weeks episode of LIVE at The Beehive to see how. 

https://youtu.be/RffTiNTWD6w

I used my @berninausa #berninal460  serger and Multipurpose (aka Piping foot), @mettler_thread serger thread, #buzzworthyfabric from @benartex_fabrics and my Sookie Sews cutlery manufactured by @famorecutlery
More smiling faces and more finished Tabitha tote More smiling faces and more finished Tabitha tote Serger bags!! 

46 ladies all finished the Tabitha Tote. This bag was especially designed for this event but will eventually be released to everyone. If you want to get a pattern just make sure you’re signed up for the weekly Beehive Newsletter > www.SookieSews.com > Subscribe. 

The serger bag features 6 different serger techniques from plaid, to piping, to ribbon weaving, and working with @wonderfilspecialtythread 12 Wt threads and more. Needless to say my students learned LOTS!!

Here are the rest of the photos from my Chestnut Ridge serger class!

#bernina #berninausa #berninaserger #berninal890 #berninal890overlocker #berninaambassador #berninaexpert #sookiesews #cheatnutridgesewing @berninausa @wonderfilspecialtythread
Just look at those smiling faces!! 46 ladies all Just look at those smiling faces!! 

46 ladies all finished the Tabitha Tote. This bag was especially designed for this event but will eventually be released to everyone. 

The serger bag features 6 different serger techniques from plaid, to piping, to ribbon weaving, and working with @wonderfilspecialtythread 12 Wt threads and more. Needless to say my students learned LOTS!!

Here are just some of the photos from my Chestnut Ridge serger class. More to come!

#bernina #berninausa #berninaserger #berninal890 #berninal890overlocker #berninaambassador #berninaexpert #sookiesews #cheatnutridgesewing
This is what organization looks like. My Mystery S This is what organization looks like. My Mystery Serger Class at Chestnut Ridge Sewing in OH. To all my fellow teachers and designer friends, if ever given the opportunity to teach at this shop, do it. What  an amazing group to work with. 

Here are the stats!!

✂️46 Students
✂️20 BERNINA sergers set up with various stitches and threads
✂️3 Team Leaders
✂️2 Station Leaders
and 
✂️Me the head of the serger octopus!

Every single student finished their bag and many did it an hour early!! We were so proud of them. Bag post to be continued…

The teams were the Beehives, the Bees, and the Cubs! How cute is that 🐝 🐻 
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