I have an August birthday (a big round one!). In July, I decided to give myself a "Christmas in July" AND early big bday birthday present by gifting myself a Juki MCS 1500 Coverstitch machine.If you look inside any hem of your knit garments/tshirts, you will see the benefit of a coverstitch...
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Leisa-land is not meant to sound nor be presumptuous. Rather it is my online space where I describe and reflect upon my offline world. The topography of that world is contoured by the circumstances of my life which I share in this space. Thanks for visiting.
I'm interested in a great many things. Please check out the menu items in the header bar to find some great resources for mind and body! Also check out the individual topic pages for informational links that might be useful.
Leisa-land is not meant to sound nor be presumptuous. Rather it is my online space where I describe and reflect upon my offline world. The topography of that world is contoured by the circumstances of my life which I share in this space. Thanks for visiting.
I'm interested in a great many things. Please check out the menu items in the header bar to find some great resources for mind and body! Also check out the individual topic pages for informational links that might be useful.
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