How to Make Embroidery Thread Not Slip Out of the Needle
Sara McLean Match your needle to your thread, leave a 3 to 4 inch tail, and lock the thread in…
What Kind of Fabric Is Used for Hardanger Embroidery?
Hardanger embroidery needs an evenweave fabric, meaning the same number of threads run in both directions. For most…
How to Make Embroidery Stitches Not Slip
Keep your fabric tight in the hoop, use thread no longer than your forearm, anchor the start, and…
How to Applique Small Letters on a Shirt (What Finally Worked for Me)
To applique small letters on a shirt, trace mirrored letters onto fusible web, fuse them to cotton fabric,…
How To Take Off Embroidery From Hoodie
You can take off embroidery from a hoodie with a sharp seam ripper, fine tweezers and a little…
How to Make a Japanese Delinquent Outfit for Cosplay
To make a Japanese delinquent outfit for cosplay, start with a basic school uniform, then break its rules…
Cross Stitch Fabric Count Explained
Fabric count confused me for far longer than I want to admit. I’d see “14-count” or “18-count” printed…
Needlepoint Stitch Types
When I first picked up needlepoint, I genuinely believed there was one stitch — the small diagonal one…
Aida vs Needlepoint Canvas
People often ask me which fabric is “better” between Aida and needlepoint canvas, and the honest answer is…
Needlepoint Thread vs Embroidery Floss
I once tried to finish a needlepoint canvas using embroidery floss because it happened to be sitting in…