Just a brief pointer to the historical needlework resources site as it provides an excellent illustrated article on Goldwork including Or Nue or shaded gold.
Early this week Andrea left a comment to ask me what stitches I am using to build up the texture in my bag for the bags of fun challenge . I have been trying to get to this all week as I thought I would explain and provide links to …
The last couple of days I have been concentrating on fundraisers for the victims of Katrina and there is some stuff cooking behind the scenes here which I will announce if they eventuate. I have also not yet heard back from E bay In America in response to my inquiry …
There is a long history of quilters, knitters, and stitchers of all types picking up their needles and making things for fundraising drives. Stitchers raise money for both research such as research into breast cancer and other illness and whenever there is a catastrophe within days there are projects launched …
Sewunique has published a detailed step by step illustrated article on the Development of a Crazy Quilting Motif. This motif is a floral spray in the shape of a heart, is ideal for those new to crazy quilting. There is also a Folding Fan Needlecase which although has yet to …
Ukrainian folk embroidery employs mainly cross stitch. Svetlana Tkachenko has published an interesting article on Ukrainian decorative towels which play an important part in cultural and folk traditions.
Scratching your head for gift ideas, or simple projects suitable for children? This listing of freebies from kreinik.com might generate some ideas for you. Many of the craft projects are easily made and are economical. Kreinik, of course is the thread company that produces a variety of silk and metallic …
