I can picture in my mind those Kutchi women sitting on their doorstep doing these beautiful intricate embroideries, all the while waiting for their men have gone cattle grazing. When you think of ...

There are a surprising number of beginners who harbor a small longing to "try making something myself," only to give up at the stage of choosing a sewing machine. They worry that there are too many ...

Sewing beads on fabric is the ultimate in fabric embellishment. The sparkly beads bring brilliance and a dimension to the fabric, which is unparalleled. Bead embroidery means stitching beads onto ...

This tutorial guides you through making a plush chicken using the granny square method. The project combines the charm of classic granny squares with soft amigurumi construction, resulting in a ...

If you're new to the world of knitting you might be a little confused by the abbreviations or knitting terminology used in knitting patterns. It can seem like a whole new and confusing language ...

Want to design embroidery pattern files (PES, DST, and many more) using free, open source software? Ink/Stitch aims to be a full-fledged embroidery digitizing platform based entirely on free, open ...

We love finding new ideas for crochet pieces to add to our handmade wardrobe – and a crochet waistcoat has gone to the top of our next project list. Crochet waistcoats are everywhere at the moment – ...