Most stitchers (especially stitchers who are my age) have to invest in special task lighting for handwork. But back in the day — before electricity — how did stitchers manage after the sun went down? Needleprint gives us a fascinating … Read More ...
Try two tatting tools
Jon of Jon’s Thread Escapade introduces two favortie tools that tatters are going to love. Go see.… Read More ...
Get great tool gossip from Jenny
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching asked her Facebook readers to let her know about “their most indispensable tools for embroidery aside from hoop, needle and floss.” Jenny compiled the results and generously shares them with us along with resource information. … Read More ...
Try lots of transfer techniques
I got this sweet note from Ruth of Ruth O’Leary Textile Art:
… Read More ...I’ve read a couple of your recent posts where you mention different ways to transfer a design to fabric. I’ve written a hints and tips article where
Free chart: Needle gauge for needlepoint
Dash over to Bargello Needlepoint blog and bookmark the handy chart posted today. It will guide you in choosing the right needle for the size of canvas mesh you’re using. See the chart.… Read More ...
RGB or hex = DMC
Have you seen a design on the web that you’d love to replicate in embroidery? Or maybe you’ve created and colored an image in your graphics software, and now you’d like to produce it in thread. Mollie of Wild Olive… Read More ...
Simplify cutwork with Fiber Etch
Threads is touting the use of Fiber Etch to simplify the process of creating cutwork embroidery. A Threads blog post says,
… Read More ...Using synthetic embroidery thread, you can embroider a plant-fiber fabric. Just apply a thin layer of Fiber Etch to
Thimbles too pretty to use
Jane of World Embroideries is experimenting with Japanese thimbles. She says,
A Japanese thimble is supposed to fit on your middle finger, and is used to push the needle with the side of your finger.
These beautiful and practical tools … Read More ...
The sweetest way to transfer an image
Moonsilk Stitches gives us the lowdown on using sugar syrup to transfer embroidery designs to delicate fabric. She hasn’t actually tried it, and neither have I. But this may be a technique you need to bookmark “just in case.” See … Read More ...
I need a Thread Zap
While tutoring us on how to make needlepunch flowers with silk ribbon, Allison Aller mentioned a cool tool that I hadn’t seen before. She says,
… Read More ...I got out my handy dandy and indispensable Thread Zapper
to seal the cut ends
