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Since we introduced the Full Line Stencils to our product range in 2021 they have become a popular addition to longarm and machine quilters' toolkits. Used in combination with Pounce Chalk they are perfect for producing quick and clear designs onto your quilt tops. But how do you store them best? Read on for a few ideas... Full Line Stencils can be rolled. Some quilters use paper towel tubes to store them in. You can get very creative by grouping stencils together and labeling the rolls, and stack them up. They don't hold their rolled-up shape for long.   Another solution is to keep them in a shallow tub big enough for them to lie flat in. Some garden centres may have trays that will be just the ticket.  If you get too many, it can be hard to see what's in it. The nice thing is, looking through the pile freshens your memory of what's in there. There could be something you forgot you even had!  All but the largest sizes of the Full Line stencils will fit in she...

Upgrade Options for the Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen and the Pfaff Powerquilter 16.0 The Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen has been available since November 2010 in the UK. The Sweet Sixteen is a versatile straight stitch longarm quilting machine. It features a 16" throat space, enabling quilters to complete even large quilts more easily than they could on a domestic machine where throat spaces typically range between 6" and 11". Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen Various changes have been made to the software and accessories since it was first launched. This blog post will cover the following: History of the Sweet Sixteen What changes are available for older Sweet Sixteen Models How to check what model of Sweet Sixteen you have How to upgrade your Sweet Sixteen Sewing with the Sweet Sixteen  Manual Mode TruStitch - Manual, Regulated Cruise, Precision  InSight - Manual, Regualted, Cruise History of the Sweet Sixteen 2010-2012 When the Sweet Sixteen was launched in the UK it was origi...