By Andrea DeHart Needle crafts such as cross stitch and embroidery are wildly popular, and the techniques are quick and easy. Make this cross-stitch
Despite Not Being Big, These 36 Habits Can Significantly Improve Your Life, As Shared Online
Small things in our lives usually matter a lot more than they seem to. After all, that is what big things are most often made of.
6 Techniques for Hand Quilting
Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.
How to sew straight – a video sewing tutorial
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
Hand-Embroidered Knit Sweater Tutorial
Welcome! Today, I'm sharing the most effective way that I've found to hand-embroider on a knit sweater with yarn. New Video Tutorial: Supplies:P.S.: If you click and purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products that I’ve personally vetted and loved. Southern Sewing Co. is reader-supported. Affiliate links help me to offer this content to you for free :) • Knit Sweater: I've purchased several of these from Amazon and they're great! For Sara, she i
Knit Slouchy Hanging Baskets FREE Knitting Pattern — Two of Wands
Increase your storage vertically with these chic hanging baskets. A simple knit stitch provides an understated texture to this minimalist home accessory.
5 Things Craft Show Shoppers Shouldn’t See – Made Urban
Craft shows are a unique way to shop and vendors can get creative with their setup. But there are certain things craft show shoppers shouldn't see.
DIY Screen Printing with Mod Podge (Easy!)
DIY screen printing doesn't have to be expensive! Do it with Mod Podge - you won't believe how easy it is and how good it looks.
Gallant Sweater Beginner Knitting Pattern
Last week we talked about learning to crochet. Now it's time to talk learning to knit! The cold winter months are a great time to learn a new craft and bonus: you get cool stuff out of it! I learned to knit from my mother-in-law before she was my mother-in-law. I learned to knit when
“She’s Basically Half-Dolphin”: 40 Things Couples Realized Only After Marriage
Being honest doesn't necessarily mean being open. A person can communicate without lying or distorting facts but may still choose not to share certain aspects of their thoughts, feelings, or experiences. And you can get quite close to someone without the two of you revealing every intricacy of your inner lives.