Tumbling Block 4 is part of a series that offers a free block pattern and descriptions of crazy quilting techniques used. Published every month, this article is part of the Diamonds are Forever crazy quilt stitch along. You can download the pattern for the three diamonds that make up tumbling …
This is TAST Break Week 1. Last week, I mentioned that we would have a catch-up week. If you are up to date with your homework, take a little break. I don’t know a stitcher who has not got other projects to work on – so this is your chance …
For Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 14 the challenge is to learn and experiment with is Herringbone Stitch. Herringbone stitch is another of those key stitches that many people first learn when new to hand embroidery. I hope those readers who are attempting this stitch for the first time enjoy …
Take a Stitch Tuesday 2023 Week 13 Basic TAST Arrow or Arrowhead Stitch is a very quick and easy stitch to work. It is versatile. You can use it for stylish projects on the one hand, and children’s stitching projects on the other.There are two varieties of Arrowhead Stitch (see the …
I am incredibly honoured and excited to be teaching in the C&T online Embroidery Extravaganza event. C&T (who publishes my books) has put together 10 award-winning instructors who are delivering multi-classes on embroidery. These classes are brought together in a live virtual event, so you can ask questions. In each …
This is just a quick heads up to let people know that we have new bead soup mixes in the shop. I select beads for use in creative embroidery. By that I mean I look for beads that are flat or have flat back so they sit well when stitched …
Couching is a simple, but wonderfully versatile, stitch and technique. With this stitch, you can use many novelty yarns that cannot fit through the eye of a needle. Follow the link for instructions and eye candy. Couching is a quick way to add a textured line to your design. You …
