When I first learned to embroider, I used a needle and embroidery floss. I learned to do counted cross stitch and to follow the pattern printed on a piece of fabric.
Sewing And Knitting
I was looking with my neighbor for a project to keep us busy during the winter; something that we would both enjoy and something that would help the community. We both like sewing and knitting, so we thought that we could try to make use of these skills in whichever project we chose. We got in touch with a local care home for the elderly and volunteered our services. They said that some of their residents suffer from bad circulation and often feel cold throughout the winter, …
Sewing Supplies and Fabrics for the Thrifty and Green
Find sewing and crafting supplies in the most unlikely places, just by changing your perspectives. Troll yard sales, thrift stores, and even the back of your closet for fabrics, buttons, findings, and notions to recycle. Author also shares project ideas.
Machine Embroidery Designs Enhance Wearables & Crafts
Looking for a new way to add decorative touches to your ready-to-wear items or crafts? Author describes how to begin researching machine embroidery and what types of machine embroidery designs are available. Explore how to change thread colors and fabrics to make designs more versatile. Even use machine embroidery to create a home business.