Needles & Niceties

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

Tips to select the perfect upholstery fabric.

So many people ask about fabric suitability for upholstery I thought I'd put some thoughts to consider.<br>Pets? Don't use fabric with a nap (velvet, some suedes). Pet hair will be caught in the nap.<br>Don't use fabric with exposed thread, embroideries, some textured wovens. If you can grab the ...

10 of the Cutest Embroidery Ideas We've Ever Seen

Guide to Purchasing a Sewing Machine

When it comes to sewing machines and fabric variances, you want a machine that's going to be able to tackle any job &amp; provide the best comfort of use possible.

6 Ideas for Organizing Your Sewing Supplies

These great hacks make organizing sewing supplies easy, efficient and even pretty!

Predictive Analytics And Machine Learning AI In The Retail Supply Chain

Over the past decade we have seen the introduction of many innovations in retail and its supply chain. However, none have had greater potential to transform and improve the retail supply chain than the combination of machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data.

Is your retail supply chain strategy as unique as you?

What are the key aspects a of a successful retail supply chain strategy and how can you stay ahead of the competition? Maria Highland investigates. When it comes to a successful retail supply chain strategy it is not one size fits all. Every supply chain is as unique as the retailer, says MetaPack VP of …

Key Trends Taking Place in the Retail Supply Chain

The ability to ship anything from anywhere and to anywhere within a short timeframe isn’t the only trend that’s shaping the retail supply chain right now.

3 Steps to Retail Supply Chain Excellence Using Dynamic Collaboration

Retail supply chain excellence is delivered via 3 steps - discover what they are by reading this blog and then download the associated white paper

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Why Retail Supply Chain Transformations Fail

Retailers committed to transforming their supply chains need to step back and look at their business model through a different lens.

Emerging trends in the retail supply chain

Sponsored by Redwood Logistics… We look at emerging trends in retail supply chain.

How to Ensure a Connected Retail Supply Chain

Reusable packaging solutions can add value to different areas of the supply chain while pushing the company forward.

Key Trends Taking Place in the Retail Supply Chain

The ability to ship anything from anywhere and to anywhere within a short timeframe isn’t the only trend that’s shaping the retail supply chain right now.

How Technology Supports Retail Supply Chains

Technology will make room for increased flexibility and more options within the delivery cycle, not only helping to offset some of the pressure the supply chain faces but also to help improve operations for retailers.

Learn the Types of Yarn

Yarn is our favorite crafting material whether we are knitting, crocheting, working on a plastic canvas craft or rug hooking. This Yarn Guide helps!

Retail supply chains: 3 tips for better inventory management

StrategicSourceror: the source for strategic sourcing tips, procurement news, and category management SME from Source One’s procurement consultants

5 Tips to Create a Customer-Centric Retail Supply Chain

Modern supply chain management puts the consumer at the center of its strategy to ensure long-term business growth and success, and by integrating a few well-founded tips into your supply chain strategy, you will create a customer-centric operation to take your retailing business to the next level.

What Makes a Good Sock Yarn?

What Makes a Good Sock Yarn by Ann Weaver As we kick off Socktober, I want to clarify a point about which many knitters are understandably confused. What makes a sock yarn a sock yarn? What is the difference between sock yarn and fingering weight yarn? Fingering weight yarn is a yarn weight that gives …