In this project we customize the common home theme for traditional embroidery. This lovely embroidery may have various uses. I would put it on the pillow and place on my favorite piece of furniture like an armchair where I am relaxing during long winter evenings. It would be also a perfect present ...

I’ve seen this Pin for a while now. I’ve seen so many ways to get it to work. Most say that it can’t be done with normal Sharpies. Well, guess what, I did just that. Stick around and I’ll share. As Seen on Pinterest: Sharpie Mugs (that work with regular Sharpies!) Supplies First things ...

If you are no stranger to the wizarding world, know the difference between Muggles and magical folk, keep a few Defense Against the Dark Arts spells in your vocabulary, and are familiar with the rules of Quidditch, then you must be a fan of Harry Potter. The famous series of J. K. Rowling’s ...

One of my biggest struggle since getting married and becoming a mom is making sure I dress appropriate. At 29, it’s time to dress like an adult even if I am totally faking my adult status. Since I have lost the majority of my baby weight from Frankenbaby, it was time to add some new pieces to my ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Montessori”? While it might sound a little too fancy, the Montessori method of teaching is a child-focused approach to learning that emphasizes hands-on, child-directed work and promotes hand-eye coordination.  Developed by an Italian ...

A serger sewing machine (also referred to as an overlocker or serger) is a kind of sewing machine that incorporates several threads to sew fabric while wrapping the working yarn around the raw edges at the same time. You can use it while constructing or finishing your fabric design. You can choose ...

Want to learn how to cross-stitch? We can help! Before you start Googling "cross-stitch patterns" and finding out where to start, what materials to choose, and what embroidery methods/styles exist, as well as which of them are most suitable for you, let's first take a look at the basics. Thus, in ...

A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos. Monogramming and embroidery are popular tools to personalize products or create a ...

A big tree grows from a tiny seed. The incredible variety of embroidery stitches build upon a limited set of parent motifs. Meanwhile, these parent or basic stitches are actual working techniques. You would want to use them as such in many embroidery projects. Basic variations of a stitch outline ...

Redwork refers to harnessing simple embroidery techniques using red thread to stitch. BOM stands for block-of-the-month. This project is going to combine these frameworks to produce something gorgeous, neat and fairly practical. What about getting a quilt made of 12 pieces of embroidered fabric? ...