A stitch in time

Vintage knitting and Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 This is a sample, showing photos of all the knitting patterns contained in the full book.

(Image courtesy of http://0.tqn.com/d/diyfashion/) With our focus being upon obtaining a Sewing Kit this week, I thought it would be most helpful to review some basic stiches. (Image courtesy of http://www.sewdresses.com/) Okay, so you see the stitches, when and what do you use them for? Check out these links for more information! http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm http://cyberseams.com/article/105045/basics/how_to_sew_by_hand_basic_stitches.html…

Stitches, How to make and Embroidery sampler on Pinterest

Rain, rain....lots of rain coming down here in California. It has been a loooong time since we have had such a rainy February! The rain is ...

What is slow stitching? A lot of fun! Learn how to get started with slow stitching and enjoy this creative textile art.

Here I cover 7 different thread starts: Ways to make that first stitch so that your thread stays in place and keeps your back tidy!

Learn different ways to start and end your embroidery stitches without using knots. I show you various methods for different stitches!

How to stitch a Blanket stitch for hand embroidery

Underneath each of artist Ulla Stina Wikander‘s needlepoint objects is a real, once-functioning appliance, accessory, or tool. Wikander (previously) tends to select objects with traditional associations to domestic life, like sewing machines, ironing boards, and hair dryers. The artist, who is based in Sweden, combines the retired objects with historical cross-stitch patterns, which she also collects. EachContinue reading "Domestic Objects Wrapped in Needlepoint Scenes by Ulla Stina…

Stitch finally got his own movie! | A Stitch in Time: Follow Stitch through the Disney Years - bonus feature on the "Lilo & Stitch" DVD

Cross-stitching has been my couchtime jam lately. I love the patterns in this book (read my interview with Julie Jackson here), and was inspired to try and make some of my own! Read on to learn one technique for making your own cross-stitch patterns (no Photoshop required). You will need:...

Thank you to all of you who wrote about your favorite stitch this past week for the 2000 Likes on Facebook Giveaway. I loved hearing your descriptions of how certain stitches bring back sweet memor…

I love embroidery samplers. While the purpose of the sampler is to use a variety of stitches, the simple compositions always capture my imagination. Samplers aren’t fussy. They are all about…

Couching may not be one of the most well known embroidery stitches, but it's versatility definitely makes it worth knowing about!

Vintage knitting and Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 This is a sample, showing photos of all the knitting patterns contained in the full book.

If Stitch was in "The Jungle Book"! | A Stitch in Time: Follow Stitch through the Disney Years - bonus feature on the "Lilo & Stitch" DVD

Stitch from Lilo & Stitch ^^ © Disney Stitch: mirror

Securing thread on the backside can't be avoided in hand embroidery. These tips will help you to end embroidery stitches in a safe way.

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