Making Fancy Thread Drops
Why “Fancy” thread drops? Why not? I mean, my entire DMC collection is on plain white drops, because that’s just faster and easier. But I’ve never been shy about being…
Laskiaipullat – Finnish Cream Buns
Make this vintage twist on the famed Finnish Fat Tuesday treat. Soft, cardamom buns with raspberry cream filling
Wrapping Your Hoop
Wrapping your hoop makes your fabric more stable and your stitching smoother.
Preparing Fabric and Threads for Embroidery
Why spend the time before you start to prepare your fabric and threads? I’ve made a point both on the podcast, and here on the blog to say a few…
Strawberry Lemonade Jam
This summer has been a little bit lack-luster. Between the drought and the smoke (and lets not forget the gypsy moth invasion) it hasn’t even been pleasant to BE outside…
Fine Sewing With Cotton
Fine sewing is not the same as cranking out Halloween costumes. And don’t mistake me – I do that too. Every year! But the materials necessarily are different. I’ve talked…