Firstly this one has me stumped – does anyone know what Tu-Tu stitch is? I had a query via email from Jeff who is trying to repair some wigs. He said he was told to “tu-tu stitch the hair strands together” So does anyone know what this term means? Is …
I have had a bit of an ongoing conversation with Tao who left a comment on on this post . I thought I would highlight it and come to the defence of valuing, studying and collecting needlework samplers. People find the destruction of these cultural objects offensive because they are …
Ginger Summit’s site Needleweaver’s Studio contains heaps of information about needleweaving with beads. The site hosts 10 needleweaving lessons and a pattern for a necklace project. There is also a showcase and don’t miss the inspiration page
Folk costumes and the embroidery on them is a fascinating area of textiles. It is not just the sheer quantity of embellishment that some clothing carries but the traditions associated with such garments. Unlike our buy it at some chain store, wear it and toss it the following year because …
Last night I loaded my February effort for the 6 x 4 lives fabric postcard challenge. (As usual click on the post card and it will take you to the flickr site where you can see a larger version) In case people are unaware of this challenge the idea is …
If you don’t know the difference between Tapestry and Chenille needles or what a milliner needle is this handy Hand Needle guide explains and illustrates the difference.
Illustrated step by step instructions on how to do the traditional Japanese form of Sashiko Quilting , complete with a traditional flower pattern and a circular pattern are provided by Cheryl Fall. The files are in PDF format which means you need Adobe Acrobat reader installed to access it.
