One of the nice things about embroidery is that it can be done on almost any base material. Throughout history and in all different cultures, thread has been used to embellish all kinds of things. If you are beginning to learn embroidery, however, there are things you can do to make it easier for yourself….
This window hanging is sure to warm you up, even on a cool day. The bright sunshine is a perfect way to celebrate summer
There are a lot of ways to decorate with patchwork and quilting. Traditionally, quilts make beautiful bed covers and blankets. They are also used as placemats, runners and other table linens. Small quilts can even be hung on the wall as art. But what about curtains? Using patchwork for curtains gives a beautiful stained-glass effect.
Often in embroidery, you want to transfer the design to fabric so you have lines to use as reference for stitching. That is the first step for embroidering this house picture. There are a few different options for this. Use your favourite technique or try out a new one.
One of the things that makes hand embroidery such a good hobby is that it doesn’t require a lot of fancy equipment to do. Just a few simple tools and you are ready to go.
Just retired, new home, new baby – many things can trigger people to start sewing. Here are six things to get you off to a good start.