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Which Interchangeable Tip Length Should You Choose? 2, 3, 4, or 5 Inches
Four tip lengths and nothing on the package to tell you which one is yours. Here's how to match tip length to what you knit and how you hold your needles.

Which ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Set Should You Buy? 4-Inch, 5-Inch, or Shorties
Two questions come up almost daily: 4-inch or 5-inch, and will I be comfortable knitting with tips as short as the Shorties? Here's how we answer both.

ChiaoGoo Cable Snapped? Here's What to Do
Seven small habits in how you loop, store, and hold your work make ChiaoGoo cables last. And if one snaps during normal use anyway, filing a warranty claim takes minutes.

Keep Your ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Needles Secure: Easy Tips for Knitters
Why interchangeable tips work loose and how to keep them tight: knitting styles, proper tightening technique, and simple maintenance habits.

Stitching Together a Legacy: The Unforgettable Story of Nancy Zieman
A tribute to Nancy Zieman, the sewing educator, entrepreneur, and pioneer whose life's work still inspires generations of sewists.

Freezer Paper: Your Go-To for Paper Piecing, Applique, Stenciling and Beyond
Freezer paper earns its place in your quilting supplies: paper piecing, applique, stenciling, and printing. Our bulk packs give you 70 printable sheets to work with.

A Quilt Ruler That Lights Up? Really? That's Amazing!
Carolina Moore's Glow Rulers put LED lights inside acrylic quilt rulers, making fussy cutting and precision work easier than ever. The 6-inch square is the first to arrive.

Treat Yourself: Quilting Pins as a Valentine's Gift
Organize your quilting projects with the pretty and functional ABC 123 Cool Pins. They come in a heart-shaped case, a perfect gift for yourself or a quilting friend this Valentine's Day.

We’ve got ‘em! The ChiaoGoo Forté 2.0 Knitting Needles - A Must-Have for Serious Knitters
The ChiaoGoo FORTÉ 2.0 African Blackwood and Carbon Fiber 5-Inch Complete Set is here. What's new in the set and why serious knitters love it.

Color Repetition: Create Stunning Fiber Art Inspired by a Favorite Photo
Use the colors in a favorite photo to guide your fabric, yarn, and thread choices. Color repetition makes knitting, quilting, and embroidery projects cohesive and full of impact.

The ChiaoGoo Forté 2.0 Set: A Sneak Peek at the Most Anticipated Knitting Needles Set of the Year
A first look at the FORTÉ 2.0 set before its release: carbon fiber small-size tips, three extra red TWIST cables, and all the original accessories.

Will autumn colors inspire your next project?
Birch trees and glowing fall color at a country park. Let autumn's palette inspire the colors of your next project.