Needlework
Lori Seaborg
Latest Articles
Designing for Counted Thread: Part I
The first article in a series about how to design for counted thread. This article, Part I, covers the research process.
Several quick-to-make gift ideas that involve sewing or other needlework. Instructions for a doll, stuffed ball, doll quilt, sachet, hot/cold pack, and fleece throw.
Making a Pincushion ~ Three Ideas
Instructions for making three pincushions: The Arm Rest Holder, The Heirloom Pillow and the Bottle Cap Pincushion
A visit to a living history farm where the elderly farm lady was quilting.
Making a Sock Doll from Baby Socks
Instructions for making a doll from baby socks.
12 Ways to Carry Your Stitching with You
A list of ideas of bags for taking your stitching with you when you leave home.
Part III: Model Stitching for Publishers and Designers
The third article in a series about model stitching, this one shows the stitcher how to get started as a model stitcher for publishers and designers.
Part II: Model Stitching for Your Local Needlework Shop
The second article in a series about model stitching, this one shows the stitcher how to get started as a model stitcher for their local (and non-local)needlework shop.
Part I: Model Stitching ~ My Story
A personal experience essay about how I started model stitching for publishers and shop owners.
Sharing our Needle Art with Others
Opportunities abound for us to teach our needle art to others. This article gives some ideas of how to start.