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Havel’s Sewing Announces June Email Winner!

Havel’s Sewing is pleased to announce that Ora Rampenthal of Kentucky has won a free Havel’s Sew Creative Scissors set.  Ora was eligible because she subscribed to our email news during the month of June.  Her prize: one 5-1/2″ Curved Tip Embroidery Scissors, one … Continue reading

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Havel’s Sewing Announces May Email Winner!

Havel’s Sewing is pleased to announce that Michelle McKnuckles of Illinois has won a free Havel’s Sew Creative Scissors set.  Michelle was eligible because she subscribed to our email news during the month of May.  Her prize: one 5-1/2″ Curved Tip Embroidery Scissors, … Continue reading

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Artistic Scissors Pocket by Terry White

I used Havel’s 5-1/2″ curved scissors as the pattern for my appliqué design. By tracing the actual scissors, I can easily identify what’s in the pocket. There are several techniques presented here, some may be new to you or a … Continue reading

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What’s the Difference Between Scissors and Shears?

This is a question that’s on the minds of a lot of beginning sewists and quilters.   The term “shears” is usually applied to scissors that are longer than six inches.  This is not a rule carved in stone, however.  You will notice … Continue reading

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