My name is Teresa Nieswaag, owner of Threads and Needles.  In this photo, I am with my husband, Jim, at one of the "Original Sewing and Quilt Expo" booths we have been vendors at.

I fell in love with sewing in junior high.  Since studio art is my first love, when I walked into a fabric store my mouth dropped open when I considered all of the possiblities for the colorful bolts of fabric!  That happened when I was in junior high Home Economics--which truly dates me!  I have sewn everything from lingerie to upholstery and anything in between.

Threads and Needles officially became a business in 2001.  I am available to do custom sewing, embroidery and alterations.  Also, I give instructions for those wishing to learn any area of sewing, including sewing machines and sergers.

In 1991 the quilting rebirth caught my attention.  After struggling with my first quilt, which had lots of triangles, I "found" the Square in a Square ruler, created by Jodi Barrows.  The Square in a Square system of making trangles took away my struggles!  I believed in this technique so much, that I became a certified instructor for Jodi Barrows in 2001.  Since then, I have taught this technique and sold the rulers and books at numerous trade shows, quilt shops, guilds etc. 

I am available as an instructor, vendor, consultant etc. for the Square in a Square system.  Try the Square in a Square ruler for yourself .  I know you will love it!