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? ...

Most current sewing machines are designed to support a wide range of creative projects. Whether it’s done for your own creative outlet or for the purposes of a home-run business, modern quilting and embroidery is more pleasant and efficient with the help of an automatic sewing machine. Though ...

Make a Counted Thread Flag using just 3 colors of floss, a piece of linen and basic counted thread stitches. This project is a terrific way to build your skills. It’s also a lot of fun to make! I’ve finished my project two ways – as a stuffed ornament, and framed as wall art (the piece fits a ...

This Spring project can help you use up an assortment of crafty odds and ends. Use leftover scraps of quilting fabrics and half-used bottles of acrylic craft paint, and raid your stash for buttons to be used as the flower centers. You can get as creative as you want while painting the frame and ...

Whether you are looking to start a home embroidery business for your own pleasure or as a permanent source of income, buying a durable embroidery machine should be the first thing on your setup list. Custom embroidery designs have become a mark of unique style and certain elegance, and the ...

Embroidery may often appear intimidating for any crafts beginner. Any expert at this art form will tell you that embroidery is by no means plain or simplistic, but it can be easy to get a hang of—with the right approach of course. One of the easiest and most accessible ways to start ...

Star Wars fans around the world look forward to an upcoming release of The Rise of Skywalker, a film closing the awesome sequel trilogy of the timeless space opera. Episode IX is really the talk of the town as it’s raising a bunch of questions as to the implication in its title and the mystery ...

Whether you are a sewing enthusiast or a seasoned professional, having a proper chair is essential. And though I am in the first category, I know that this type of craft needs precision, and some projects can make you sit for hours. So, it is highly important to have a comfortable seat to avoid ...

Okay, sincerest apologies for flaking out on you for the last week.  I didn't really mean for that to happen, but I was in the process of getting our family completely out of TN and down to FL.  We will be here for the next 2 months before we move to Japan. BUT I did manage to whip up ...