I love the look of free-motion machine-stitched writing, but I haven’t been brave enough yet to try it. A new video demo by Dale Ann Potter shows us her technique using a conventional sewing machine. I can do this! And … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered roll cover
Teresa of TeresaDownUnder has posted a tutorial for making a swank embroidered holder for that spare roll of toilet paper. Handy, and a great way to spiff up the old bathroom. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Chikankari
Even if you didn’t sign up on the official roster for the free chikankari class by Anita of Artisticfingers, you can still enjoy the lessons and follow along. Anita is posting each one on her blog! Go to the first … Read More ...
How to twist flat silk
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has posted a video by Anne Gomes demonstrating how to twist Japanese flat silk. Interesting technique! Go to Mary’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Readying a hoop to hang
Mollie of Wild Olive shares her unusual technique for preparing a hoop for hanging. Hint: A yoyo is involved. (And I do love yoyos.) See her step-by-step lesson.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Corners in rolled hems
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments explains how to turn a neat corner with an antique rolled hem. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded tassel
Kathy of Shawkl takes us through the steps to create a beautiful beaded tassel. Who knew it was this easy! See her tute.… Read More ...
Beginner embroidery: The supplies you need
Allison of Little Lovelies runs through the basic supplies you need to get started in embroidery. If you’re new to stitching, the list is probably shorter than you think, and this article will be perfect for you. Go to Allison’s … Read More ...
Easter Tutorial: Felt bunny brooch
Make a sweet bunny brooch as an Easter gift for someone you love. Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive shows us how. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork raspberry
Elizabeth of Sew in Love has put together a new tutorial for creating a stumpwork raspberry with felt padding and beads. So gorgeous. Go to her blog post to learn how to do it.
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Tutorial: Honeybee Candle Mat
Cute, cute, cute! Mollie of Wild Olive combines embroidery and applique with the hexie craze to create a thoroughly charming candle mat. And she’s showing us all how it’s done, step by step. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
How-to: Catherine Wheel join
Jon of Tat-a-Renda shows us step by step how to do the complicated Catherine Wheel join. Her photos make the process clear and accessible. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Restarting a thread invisibly
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to cope when we must end one thread and start a new one in the middle of a line of complex stitching. Check out her tute.… Read More ...
DIY organizer for embroidery floss
Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets wanted a new system for storing her embroidery floss. But not just any old system. She says it had to meet these requirements:
… Read More ...*Skeins should be in numerical order.
*Colors should be easy to see
Tutorial: Felt Easter ornaments
Raphaele of La Creature and You shares a tutorial for sweet felt Easter ornaments that even a beginning stitcher need not fear. In fact, this would be a perfect project to do with school-age children. Go to the tute.… Read More ...