For as long as I can remember, I've been sewing buttons back onto shirts for my dad and three brothers. It used to be easy when we lived in the same house. But as us kids have grown up and moved away, ...

Package of hand sewing needles. White needle packet in envelope shape with foldover flap that fits into slot to close. Label: "HIAWATHA Gros Point NEEDLES, Beautiful Things Are Always Hand Made".

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Imagine sitting down to sew a new dress for your child or maybe a quilt for your living room. There’s an unmatched thrill for ...