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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.
Quick Holiday Gift Ideas
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 Simple Life
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.
Part II: Tips and Techniques
Part 2 of Tips and Techniques: Floss Preparation, Starting and Ending Stitches, Keeping Your Place, Where to Start Stitching, and Railroading.
Part I: Tips & Techniques to Improve Your Stitching
Some of my favorite tips and techniques for stitchers to try.
Fabrics 101: The Traditional, the New, the Unusual
An description of available fabrics (conventional and unconventional) and how to use them.
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.