Bette Boellstorff, right, and one of her daughters, Leslie Reed, work on a gift during a sewing retreat years ago. (Photo courtesy of Carrie Knapp) LINCOLN, Neb. — It seems that Bette Boellstorff ...

SEATTLE — If you haven’t used a sewing machine for a while, you may be impressed by the new features on many of today’s Brother machines. “One of my favorite features of these new machines is the ...

Today, where the concept of “disruption” has become so popular in business, those developing apps and new startups can look to the Singer Sewing Machine as one of the original disruptive technologies.

Chalk one up for practical craftsmanship. In a world dominated by technology and automation, sisters Marcy Johnson and Danielle Landrum are embracing the timeless appeal of tradition. This winter, the ...

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