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Welcome to
PinchPenny Threads
​Creative Sewing


PinchPenny Threads is a home-sewing studio specializing in delightful, one-of-a-kind projects. Sewist Jane McLean is a former teacher, happily retired on the rocky coast of Maine. Sewist Stella Bella brings a fresh, young approach to our activities.

The Sewing Bee
Welcome to THE SEWING BEE! Please join us as we support our youngest children by creating useful homesewn items for babies in Waldo County, Maine.  Click the button for more information 
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The Sewing Bee

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FUNKINS
Celebrate the season with Funkins, fabric pumpkins designed for indoor decor. Learn how to make your own Funkin here. Repurpose fabrics, twine, corks, ribbons, paper, and felt you already have on hand. 
Funkins


​We welcome your questions and comments. Please contact us at [email protected]
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