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Sew . . . Tell Me interview with Rhonda Pierce

3/5/2022

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The February edition of the Let's Go Sew with Joanne Banko LIVE show (held on 4th Monday of the month), was full of information, fun conversation, and lots of friends sharing thoughts and asking questions in the chat. We had a live give-away too and at the end this post you'll see how you can enter to win another give-away right here.

​This time around, the show turned into a virtual learning session on sewing machine needles, as we learned from industry expert, Rhonda Pierce. Rhonda gave us all insight into everything it takes to understand the dynamics of sewing machine needles and gave guidance as to how to select the right  needle for the sewing task at hand.
Have you ever been confused about what needle to use? Wonder what all those numbers mean on the needle package? Questioned whether changing the needle before it breaks is really important? And really, why are there so many choices?

Click on the arrow above to watch the full replay of this show. You'll get answers to all of these perplexing questions and come away with more knowledge about needles than you ever thought possible!

Rhonda's personality is the perfect fit for her role as she teaches about the most important 2” piece of steel in the sewing machine – the SCHMETZ needle. 

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Let me tell you a little more about Rhonda:
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Rhonda Pierce has a dream job! As VP, Marketing Director of Euro-notions, and Spokesperson for SCHMETZneedles.com North America.

She is THE expert when it comes to needles! You may have seen her with her favorite prop, 
the SCHMETZ 17-inch “Super” Needle with all of the features and parts a real "true live size" needle has. She publishes the Constant Contact eight year All Star Winner SCHMETZ newsletter and inspirational e-zine, SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW. Rhonda is a certificated FitNice System Instructor and earned a Brendon Burchard High Performance Certificate. Her quilt, Color Splash, was displayed at three International Quilt Festivals. 

Rhonda’s personal blog documenting sewing & quilt projects is www.SewMoreStitches.com. Let's take a peek at some of her inspiring blog posts!
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A true blue sewing enthusiast and extraordinarily creative sewing artist, Rhonda has made many beautiful creations! In the above photo she's wearing her latest garment creation. Read all about Tunic Tease on her blog here:
​NZP Tunic (sewmorestitches.com)
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Here you see Rhonda wearing her favorite Citrus Berry Sweatshirt Jacket. Check out the details on this project here: 2018 SEW Retreat (sewmorestitches.com)
She's a Quilter Too!
Rhonda Finishes a 15 Year Old UFO!
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An accomplished quilter, Here you see Rhonda with her 1000 Half Square Triangle quilt. This was her first completed Pandemic Project, Thangles Christmas Salad Quilt. Read all about it here in this blog post: Stay-At-Home, IX (sewmorestitches.com)

During the show, Rhonda shared so many resources with us. Helping us to select the right needle for now and in the future, and keeping us all inspired to sew, embroider, quilt, and craft! Check out the following links:
  • The website:www.SCHMETZneedles.com
  • SCHMETZ bundles:https://schmetzneedles.com/bundles
  • SCHMETZ Color Code Chart:  https://schmetzneedles.com/sewing-machine-needle-color-code-chart
  • Rhonda's personal blog:www.SewMoreStitches.com
  • Link to Rhonda's monthly FaceBook live show, the first Wednesday of the month an noon Central time: https://www.facebook.com/schmetzneedles
Leave a question or comment here and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a nifty Schmetz MY Pad needle keeper. Give-away only for USA residents, but if you're elsewhere, we'd still love to hear our comments and questions. Simply tell us where you're from. Random drawing will be held March 19th, 2022, with the winner announced in my weekly email. Not on the Let's Go Sew with Joanne Banko list? I invite you to sign up HERE.
UPDATE! Announcing the winner of the Schmetz My Pad Needle Keeper, PLUS four runner up winners!

Click on the arrow to watch the wheel spin and see the random selection of winners!
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First Prize winner of the Schmetz My Pad Needle Keeper is  MaryAnn S!

Four runner up prize winners will receive a Schmetz Luggage Tag Color code Chart and ABC Pocket guide:
Winner #1 - Lucy D.
Winner #1 - Marjorie S.
Winner #3 - Connie M.
Winner #4 - Phyllis B.

Thanks to everyone who left a comment on this post and congratulations to the winners. You'll be notified by email.
Now that you have your head full of needle knowledge, head to your sewing space and enjoy some happy sewing time!

P.S. Save the date! the next Sew . . .  Tell me LIVE show will air on my YouTube channel on March 28th. I have yet another great guest lined up for you!
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