February 2026

Editor’s Note

By Caitlin Eaton, Editor

Winter may still be in full swing, but this February issue is all about welcoming spring with colorful, playful and wearable projects. Start by building a core spring wardrobe with Lauren Merciris’ Elena Henley Long Sleeve Top, a classic Henley in soft mint green, complete with a button placket and eye-catching coordinating buttons. Add whimsy to everyday items with Jennifer Carson’s Hedgehog in the Flowers embroidery pattern for jeans, jackets or bags, or create three tiny, hand-embroidered designs with Stephanie Woodson’s Pin Pals Buttons. Plus, this year we have an exciting announcement: our first ever sewing gift basket giveaway! With more than $400 worth of goodies, make sure you don't miss your chance to enter to win! For complete details, visit the Sewist's Dream Gift Basket entry page featured in this issue.  READ MORE 
Caitlin Eaton

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Smooth Sewing Ahead: Top Tips to Prevent Thread Breaks

Thread breaks can be such a common hiccup in sewing and happen to both beginners and experienced stitchers. But here’s the good news: most of the time, there’s a simple reason behind it—and an easy fix, too. In this article, we’ll look at causes from the basics, like tension and needles, to more advanced culprits you might not have considered. Whether you're new to sewing or just fed up with stopping mid-stitch, we’ve got you covered.  READ MORE 

7 Ways to Remove Stains from Fabric

We’ve rounded up some of the easiest, most common fixes for removing stains from fabric to help make your day a little less stressful. From stubborn splatters of ketchup to tough-to-remove ink marks, these tips for removing stains from fabric will assist in keeping your sewing and quilting projects pristine. Want to keep these tips handy? Be sure to save this article to your favorites!  READ MORE 

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