Wired Butterfly • Stumpwork
on 23rd March 2022
with 3 Comments
Learn how to create a wired butterfly
Cross-stitch & fractionals
on 18th January 2022
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Learn how to cross-stitch on 2 strands of fabric
Woven bars • Hardanger
on 19th April 2021
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Hardanger: learn how to stitch a woven bar
Stem stitch
on 19th March 2021
with 2 Comments
Learn how to use stem stitch to stitch a line, an outline, and to fill that outline.
Chip work
on 19th February 2021
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Goldwork: learn how to use Bright Check Purl to fill a chip work area.
Kloster blocks • Hardanger
on 26th October 2020
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Hardanger: learn how to stitch a Kloster block
Couching • Pearl purl
on 28th September 2020
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Goldwork: learn how to couch Pearl purl
Couching • Japan thread
on 28th September 2020
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Goldwork: learn how to couch Japan threads
Closed Buttonhole stitch
on 13th May 2020
with 9 Comments
Learn how to stitch a row of closed buttonhole stitches
How to select the right needle for the job
on 29th April 2020
with 4 Comments
Find out which needle to use for what stitch
Stitching on a budget?
on 20th March 2020
with 2 Comments
How to stitch for less & keep the costs down
Diamond Eyelet stitch
on 3rd March 2020
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Learn how to stitch a Diamond eyelet stitch – with and without a sequin
Long and Short stitch
on 7th February 2020
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Learn how to stitch Long and Short stitch
Rhodes Butterfly stitch
on 27th January 2020
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Learn how to stitch a Rhodes Butterfly
Round Eyelet stitch
on 3rd January 2020
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Learn how to stitch a round eyelet stitch, with and without a sequin
Ribbed Spiderweb stitch
on 2nd January 2020
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Learn how to stitch a Ribbed Spiderweb stitch
How to protect embellishments while you’re stitching
on 22nd July 2019
with 1 Comment
Backstitch with 6 strands
on 29th April 2019
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Learn how to make your backstitch look really neat when stitching with all 6 strands of cotton.
How to position your fabric onto an oblong stitching frame
on 25th September 2018
with 2 Comments
Biscornu Tutorial
on 26th February 2018
with 2 Comments
Learn how to finish a biscornu into a wedding ring cushion.
How to untie a knot on a stitching thread
on 10th July 2017
with 2 Comments
Knots: French vs Colonial
on 3rd July 2017
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Compare both techniques – which one is your favourite?
How to position your fabric onto a small embroidery hoop
on 16th May 2017
with 2 Comments
Card Tutorial
on 9th May 2017
with 2 Comments
Learn how to finish a stitched card without an aperture card.
How to cut linen in a straight line
on 4th May 2017
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If you’re finding that you go cross-eyed when you try to cut a straight line through your linen, then this is a great tip to help you get there without any headache or accidents 😉 You’ll just need: a pair of scissors (I … Read More
Hoop Tutorial
on 14th March 2017
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Learn how to frame your needlework into a beautiful hoop.
How to iron your stitching, when it’s embellished with beads
on 7th March 2017
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Beads are soooo pretty ♥, but when it comes to ironing your stitching, they can turn quite ugly and spoil the effect if you don’t go about it carefully. Here’s how to keep your beads perfectly upright 🙂 You’ll need: … Read More
How to sew on the centrepiece of a biscornu
on 28th February 2017
with 2 Comments
Have you ever sewn a crystal or a button in the centre of a biscornu…? If so, then chances are you’ve experienced the frustration of 2 hands being insufficient to pinch the biscornu down AND stitch the centrepiece on tight enough! Here’s a way … Read More