Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has some excellent tips for stitching while traveling in a car. Funny…but true! See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork beaded blackberry
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love created this gorgeous stumpwork blackberry by embroidering beads on a slip and then attaching it to her ground cloth. Sounds hard, right? Not so much. Especially if you follow the excellent tutorial she’s sharing … Read More ...
Embroidery basics for newbies
If you’ve thought about trying embroidery but you’re afraid it’s a bit too complicated, Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting will boost your confidence. Her post covers the basics from tools and materials to simple stitches and troubleshooting. Check it … Read More ...
How to block tatting
Heather of Tatted Treasures explains the whys and hows of blocking a tatted work. Take your project from the rumpled look on the left to the polished look on the right in a few simple steps. Go to Heather’s tute… Read More ...
Tatting tip
Jane Eborall shares a tip for tying thread onto a tatting shuttle or bobbin in preparation for winding. Easy and smart! See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hairy-eyebrowed softie
Heather of The Sewing Loft shares the tutorial for creating this “super simple” monster softie. And while she was making it, she stumbled across a technique you’ll love for creating those hairy eyebrows. Go to her post.
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Tutorial: Beginner CQ piecing
Janet of I’m Going Crazy blog has posted a beginner tutorial for piecing a simple heart crazy-quilt block. Check it out.… Read More ...
Using Memory Thread in needlepoint
Robin of Needlepoint Study Hall used DMC Memory Thread to mimic icing decorations on this cake. Along the way, she learned a lot about incorporating Memory Thread into needlepoint, and she’s sharing her lessons and tips. See her post.… Read More ...
How to embroider on felt
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares tips for embroidering on felt. See her post.… Read More ...
How to stitch hair
Corinne of So September shows us some of the many ways she stitches characters’ hair. You’ll want to bookmark these tips! Go to her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Drawn-thread hem
Carolyn of Caro-Rose-Creations shares her technique for creating a beautiful drawn-thread hem on linen. See her tute.… Read More ...
Video tutorial: Embroidered hem
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has posted a new video showing how to embroider the hem of a knit skirt. See her tute.… Read More ...
Fuse it right
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has some great tips for fusing applique properly. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Padding stitches with felt
Mary Corbet walks us through the steps of using felt to pad embroidery stitches. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon roses
Jane Ayerhoff demonstrates how to create a silk-ribbon rose on needlepoint canvas at BeStitched Needlepoint store. See her video tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported … Read More ...