With a trio of metal, plastic, and silicone dominating the range of materials for kitchen implements, favoring wooden counterparts seems like an exotic exercise. However, there is so much more to it than an aesthetic impulse. The use of wooden kitchen utensils has a rock-solid practical foundation ...

Knotted stitches used for traditional embroidery can be worked as single stitches, along a line, or in groups to fill an object. The how-tos below show several variations of knotted stitches that you can use in your embroidery projects. While many are familiar with French knots, the Colonial Knot ...

When you stitch on canvas the most popular way you do that is simply by making even crosses. That’s easy as an embroidery canvas is an open-weave and even-weave fabric. This technique is called cross-stitching as it works the thread in even crosses through the open mesh of canvas. Cross stitch is ...

Proper lighting is of utmost importance for any type of craft. And the more so when it comes to sewing. It doesn’t matter if sewing is your major occupation or hobby, in any case, it’s a meticulous job that needs you to stay focused all the time, especially when you have to work with a lot of ...

One of the great pleasures of crafting is the creative freedom that often comes with it. Decorating or constructing accessories and apparel with custom designs instead of stock logos and outdated florals makes your work feel more personal and that much more enjoyable. Many modern embroidery ...

Finding a suitable place for crafting is always a challenge. Whether sewing is your hobby or something you engage in professionally, it requires both great space organization and the right type of work surface. Fortunately, modern furniture manufacturers provide a whole range of craft desks for ...

Before Beginning... Carefully read the instructions before starting the project Pre-wash and press all fabrics before cutting. This will avoid any shrinkage when laundering the finished quilt and will remove any excess dyes Replace any fabrics that continue to bleed after washing All ...

Needlepoint is a surface stitching technique. The yarn or thread runs through the evenly spaced stiff holes of the canvas. Canvas, also called even-weave fabric, facilitates counted-thread embroidery. This type of stitchwork benefits from the absolute symmetry of canvas mesh. Stitchers measure ...

Stitch the pretty Mediterranean-style towel in a traditional grapevine design in earthy tones using both cross stitch and counted thread techniques – the towel is enhanced with optional drawn thread bands and a self-fabric fringe. The materials list below is enough to make two towels, or for a ...

Make this popular pattern featuring the classic Quaker design in two tones. Cross stitching is a primary technique enhanced by back stitching. As the embroidery uses two colors of floss only you certainly can pick up your favorite colors from your current set. Completed pattern dimensions are ...