How to do a French Knot
1 commentHere is my easy tutorial for this basic embroidery stitch
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How to Make a Bullion Knot
Here is an easy tutorial for another basic embroidery stitch.
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Free Thread Drawing
1 commentEveryone loves free...especially with no strings attached.
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Turn Photos and Words into Fabric.
2 commentsHere’s a great way to carry around your memories of family, friends, and favorite places. Make the fabric and the bag -- what could be craftier?
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Heather Bailey's Super Site Makeover
Along with the new Fresh Cuts line of fabric from Heather Bailey comes a new and improved retail website!
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To tie or not to tie
5 commentsIs tying a quilt just the easy way out or a sensible solution?
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More Bobbin Tips: Try Magic Genie Bobbin Washers
Put these little Teflon discs under your bobbin to eliminate backlash and bird nests in your bobbin case while you’re embroidering.
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You're a Fabric Designer!
8 commentsSpoonflower is an eagerly awaited service that will allow you to have your own designs printed onto fabric. Cofounder Stephen Fraser tells us all about it.
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Great Fabric – Not Necessarily By-the-Yard
3 commentsHave you ever been in a home accessories store perusing the linens and thought – “I wish I could buy that fabric.” Well, if the item fits your budget, why not just use the linens – whatever they may be. A pair of scissors, needle, and thread can turn any textile into something else.
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Handmade by RosiePink
Inspiration for wool felting projects infused with machine embroidery stitching.
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Know Your (Hand-Sewing) Needles
4 commentsHere's a little primer to the most commonly used hand-sewing needles: how to recognize them and how best to use them.
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How to Maintain Your Sewing Machine
5 commentsYour machine is your most expensive piece of equipment. But even if you got it for a song at a tag sale, it’s important to maintain it. Take care of your sewing machine regularly and it will last for years.
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Crafting on the Go: Where, When, and Insider Tips
4 commentsUse your time wisely—make all your time crafting time! Knitting, crocheting, hand-sewing, and embroidery can go anywhere if you plan ahead.
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Seminole Piecing
4 commentsSeminole piecing is simple to do yet looks so complex. Use this technique to edge, border, or embellish any project. Or piece some strips and inset them to add some spark to a garment, bag, pillow—the possibilities are endless.
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Tutorial: Diaper and Wipes Holder
Calling all moms: Keep yourself stylish with this super-cute diaper and wipes case!
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Make a Quilt and Find a Cure
1 commentOver 2,500 quilts have been made so far as part of this amazing initiative to raise awareness and fund research for Alzheimer's disease.
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The American Sewing Guild Conference
Sewers from all over the country are heading to Chicago to attend the annual conference of ASG. And I'm on my way there, too.
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Tutorial: Diaper Changing Pad
This is a cute and very practical project you can make for yourself or someone who is expecting!
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Spread the Craft Contest--Win $1000!
1 commentThere's still time to enter this crafty video tutorial contest!
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Fearless Crafting
3 commentsTry a new craft without fear of it turning out as a giant waste of time and money. (Careful, though—you might get addicted!)
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