Fabrics for Machine Embroidery
Like hand embroidery, machine embroidery is stretched in a hoop for ease of handling. Machine embroidery is a fun and easy way to embellish your garments. Many reasonably priced embroidery machines are now available. Some embroidery machines only allow you…
What is Stumpwork?
I ran across this term and I confess it had me stumped. A Google search later I discovered that stumpwork is a form of two-dimensional embroidery which became popular in the nineteenth century. With patience and the right equipment, any…
Favorite Springtime Fabrics
We are all being teased by Mother Nature this year. One day it is sunny and warm and the next day, depending on where you live, we are bundled up and shoveling snow again or drowning in downpours. But we…
Practical Find–Bernina’s CutWork Accessory
Practical Find—Cutwork Accessory For machine embroidery fans, here is a find that is practical and fun. Love the look of cutwork, but hate the time it takes? Bernina’s CutWork Accessory makes sharp accurate cuts through several layers. Combined with Bernina’s…
What can Huck and Waffle Toweling be used for?
Huck and waffle toweling are inexpensive. Both fabrics can be put to a variety of commercial cleaning uses, such as drying drinking glasses, but it also makes a great craft media. Huck and waffle toweling are great to make towels…
Decor Fabric: What is Suzani
You may have been hearing a lot about Suzani fabric lately but what, exactly, is Suzani? Suzanis are textiles that come from far off places like Uzbekistan and central Asia. They are these country’s version of our handmade quilts and feature hand…
Luxury Fabrics: Cashmere, Velvet and Silk
There are times when you just want to enjoy a little bit of luxury. That may mean drinking an expensive wine, eating imported chocolates, or using a luxurious fabric in your home. There are several types of fabrics that fall into…