Embroidery
Organized embroidery floss. On the go. No knots, no tangles—even if it’s bouncing around all day in your bag. (No, seriously.) Inspired by a conversation with fellow CRAFT writer (and embroidery goddess) Rachel of Average Jane Crafter, I designed this project specifically for needlework geeks who like to stitch on the go. Each embroidery floss …
Last week, I shared a Valentine’s Day paper craft made especially for sewing geeks over on CRAFT! Project: Sewing Kit Valentines Card Get cute and crafty this Valentine’s Day by sending your pals, lady-friends, and gentlemen callers a handy sewing kit valentine! Step 1: Make a symmetrical heart pattern by folding a piece of paper …
It’s almost the New Year, and I’m hard at work tidying up my studio and getting everything in order for a fresh, organized start in 2012! My first big project in this year’s clean-up: finally tackling my Massive Embroidery Floss Problem. If you embroider or cross-stitch, then you’re familiar with the drill: You’re out at …
If you’re a regular reader of the crafty internet, you’ve no doubt seen these beautifully embroidered book covers as they’ve worked their way through the big craft blogs. Last night, I was lucky enough to attend the Penguin Threads launch party at Purl Soho, where I got to meet illustrator and stitcher Jillian Tamaki and …
