Christen Brown’s Hand Embroidery Dictionary provides detailed instruction on how to make 500 different embroidery stitches. It is a fantastic resource for anyone who enjoys hand embroidery, as it provides easy access to new stitches, ranging from simple stitches to complex techniques. If you want to broaden your stitching skill set, this is a must-have book.
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we aim to give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today we review a few of the Christmas kits on offer this year from the good people at Trimits.
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we aim to give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today we review the Goldwork Bumblebee kit from Hattie McGill.Hattie McGill is a lady who needs very little introduction on this site as she is our Goldworx columnist who specialises in spreading news of the best goldwork in the land.
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we aim to give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today we review the Mini Ladybird kit from Titch Stitch UK.
A review quote on the front of this book reads, “A fun, practical guide for anyone wanting to reduce fashion waste.” I couldn’t put it any better myself, that’s exactly what this fabulously colourful inspiring book is. It encourages you to bring your old clothes back to life instead of throwing them in the bin and running out to buy new things.
The sub title of this book is ‘Stitches, techniques and over 140 exquisite designs’ so it’s jam packed with pulled thread pleasure. Pulled thread embroidery is a technique which involves sewing thread to pull on the threads of the fabric you are using, allowing you to produce beautiful designs without cutting or removing anything.
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we aim to give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today we review the scrumptious Sweet ‘n Sharp Macaron from Clover.
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we aim to give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today we review the Stitch Dome from Clover.
A softback publication, Stitchcraft is both macabre and enticing; floral with an eerie edge. It is image led, relying on a sublime portrayal of images to catch our eye. The author Gayla Partridge uses her knowledge of the human form to create a unique book which seems to marry our curiosity with a timeless Halloween theme. From snakes to bones – just don’t try stitching this one in the dark!
Jo Burgess reviews two types of punch needles from Milward. Whether you want traditional wooden or more modern plastic punch needles, we’ve got the information you need!
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we aim to give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today we review some Italian hand dyed threads by Romy’s Creations.
Colorful Stitchery: 65 Embroidery Projects to Personalize Your Home by Kristin Nicholas is a great book for anyone who wants to embellish their home decor with needlework. The book has a great variety of embroidery based projects and with illustrations for every stitch, this is a perfect guide for the hands-on homemaker.