Transform Your Embroidery Mistakes by Changing Your Outlook
Mistakes and boo-boos fall into two different categories—Designer Details and Character Builders.
"Patching the Hole" in My Stabilizer to Do Multiple Embroideries Saved My HTML Tee!
Using a "patch the hole" method to embroider the same design over and over saved my shirt...and probably my machine when it got jammed.
I Heart Felt!
Bring your memories along for the ride with this easy-to-make travel frame!
Stitch, Dissolve, and Distort with Machine-Embroidery Stitches
We pay so much attention to stabilizing so that fabric won't pucker. Try loosening up a little and go for the wrinkles, puckers, and crinkles.
Amazing Sculptural Crochet by Emily Barletta
Artist Emily Barletta uses crochet as one of her many methods to construct intricate surfaces.
Crazy Quilting
When you’re passionate about any craft it can make you a little crazy at times, but in this case I’m talking about a style of patchwork that originated back in the 19th century with whole quilts and can be seen today in all sorts of things from handbags to lampshades.
The Last Stitch: How to Finish Your Hand-Embroidery
When it comes to the end of a design, a color change, or running out of thread, a secure finish without adding bulk is what you need! Here's how to make a clean finish!
Do You Know Huck Toweling? The Old-School Swedish Weaving Technique Gains Popularity
Huck Toweling, or Swedish Weaving, requires "floating" yarn or floss for quick-to-finish projects.
Check Out SWAK Embroidery.com and Enter to Win a New Janome 350E!
Seal it with a kiss and enter to win this fantastic embroidery-only machine—it's the perfect companion to your trusted sewing machine!
Machine-Embroider a Tee with a Slogan: HTML Style!
Computer techies, express yourself by stitching some code. Embroider a bit of code on the back of a tee and display the results on the front! Recycle an old tee to deliver your "Go Green" message.
Hoop.dee.do Bulletin Boards
These embroidery hoop bulletin boards are a great way to organize notes, schedules, or even fabric swatches.
French Poodle, French Knot...Ooh La La!
Sublime Stitching strikes again! Check out how Amy of Early Bird Special blog embroidered this nifty poodle tee using another awesome SS design.
More French Knots from Stitchy Stitcherson
My last post got me thinking what else one could do with French knots. Here's an answer from Kristi at Stitchy Stitcherson—a French knot afro.
How to Make a Mini Tote out of Embroidered Jeans
If you have some cool embroidered denim lurking around in your closet that you haven't worn in years...or maybe months, pull it out and remake it into a hip bag!
Martha Stewart Launches Embroidery Designs Line
Look for elegant and graceful patterns in Martha's new designs.
The Laton Jacket Revisited
I checked in at the Plimoth Plantation to see the latest progress on this beautiful hand-embroidered re-creation. I was delighted to see that they were working on the lining fabric.
Creativity 350 Contest
Crafting and being earth conscious seem to go hand in hand. Now, a new campaign to raise awareness of carbon dioxide reduction is sponsoring a crafty contest!
How to Hand-Stitch an Outline Stitch
Did you know that this basic stitch, primarily used for outlining, is actually made up of straight stitches that overlap? Learn the steps to making a graceful stitch.
How to Embroider a Greeting Card
Many embroidery stitches take just as well to paper as they do to cloth. This tutorial shows you how to stitch up a pretty card for a special occasion.
Can you Machine Embroider a Bathing Suit?
Use the "Secret" to learn how to add hot embroidery to your own swim suit...and much more!
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