Do you love sitting under the christmas tree on christmas morning? Then this Christmas tree beanie pattern is just for you, Capture the moment by sitting under the tree as it sit’s on your head.
Great Project for office friends … Read More...
Tea Cosy’s For Grandma’s
I will forgive you for thinking tea cosy’s are for grandma’s but if you do think that then your just not kitsch enough and probably don’t have retro friends who appreciate a good regurgitation of an old craft.
These tea … Read More...
T-Shirt Tote
One can never have too many totes, especially when attempting to avoid using those evil plastic grocery bags. Craftbits member Tiffscraft shows us how she sewed up a simple little T-shirt handbag. What a great way to use up … Read More...
Christmas is approaching fast
It’s only August, but if you want to do some embroidery for Christmas, you’d better start now. Time flies, and suddenly it’s November, and we have other things in mind. It’s wise to start embroidered gifts – or even for … Read More...
Your needlework fabrics
Whether you are a first-time stitcher or have spent decades with a needle in hand, one truth never changes: good quality fabric makes all the difference. Over many years of embroidery, I’ve learned that nothing affects the stitching experience … Read More...
Hardanger – traditional and elegant
I’ve heard a lot of times that many don’t try Hardanger, because they find it too difficult to handle. They love it, but because it looks very complicated, they are afraid. I’ve to admit, Hardanger can be challenging and intricate … Read More...
Online Needlework Show
and it’s THE time of the year again. Make a big fat note in your diary that the online needlework show is opening its doors again from the 17th October 07 – 22nd October 07. If you are … Read More...
Must-Have Hardanger Books
When I started embroidering Hardanger, I bought 2 instruction books from Janice Love: Basics & Beyond + Fundamentals made Fancy. They are superbly written and illustrated. I can’t recommend them enough for everyone who wants to learn Hardanger. … Read More...
The Beauty of Colour in Needlework
Colour is often the first thing that draws us to a piece of needlework. Before we notice the stitches, the fabric, or the hours of work involved, it’s the colour that stops us in our tracks. Whether it’s a softly … Read More...