Articles tagged: "sewing"
1: The Uses Of Sewing Machine
Modern sewing machines look and work in a much more mechanized way as compared to old sewing machines. Learn more.
2: Sewing Machine - What A Buyer Needs Know
Get to know which special features you should look for while purchasing a sewing machine.
3: My Favorite Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Knitting is such a versatile hobby. What can't you make from knitting? Find out our favorite patterns for especially for beginners, plus history and advice, in this fun article.
4: What You Need to Start Knitting
Learn everything you need to know about knitting. Get started today in this fun, time-honored hobby.
5: Home Business Opportunity Ideas
The idea of running your own home business is more popular than ever before. There are hundreds of books and thousands of websites offering advice and ideas. It can be over whelming to choose which venue to pursue.
6: Why Handmade? 3 Reasons Why Handmade is the "Hot Gift" This Season
Description: Do you remember what toys you gave to your children last year? Do your children remember? Learn why the "hot gift" to give this holiday season is handmade! Handmade gifts are memorable... and priceless.
7: What You Need to Start Quilting
Learn everything you need to know about quilting. Get started today in this fun, time-honored hobby.
8: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Quilting
There are so many quilt patterns of all styles, designs and skill levels. Find out our favorite patterns, along with history and advice, in this educational article.
9: Jean Clothing Fashion For Teens
Being a long-legged moderately skinny myself, I also have some problems finding jeans. The brand I really like right now, that is a little pricey, are Levi Capital E. They have a great variety and lots of great boot cut styles, and Levi has this handy thing called Jean finder, You answer some s
10: The Influence of Cross Stitch on Bookmark Designs
In the early days of the fifteenth century, respect for all books was second only to respect for the Bible alone. Books were few in number and considered valuable due to the fact not many were printed at any one time. Queen Elizabeth I was the first to receive a book marker as a gift at the en
11: How to Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when Cross Stitching
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is thought to be caused by work tasks which are performed repeatedly, thereby causing muscular strain and eventually injury. RSI can be defined as inflammation of the tendons round a joint resulting from regular, repeated movements of that joint. And yes, you've g
12: 5 Things You Must Know When Using Beads in Cross Stitch
Beads can add a wonderful touch to your cross-stitch project. They bring dimension and beauty to any needlework. However, there are some things you need to know about beads so you can make sure they are appropriate for your project. There are also some tips you can use to ensure that cross stit
13: What 's The Difference Between DMC and Anchor Yarns
There are many different types of cross-stitching and embroidery yarns, and a multitude of companies that produce them. What is the difference between them and their yarns? Let 's look closely at two of these major companies, both producing high quality yarns, doing a comparison study between th
14: How To Clean Your Cross Stitch Pictures
After you spend many hours creating a beautiful cross stitch picture, the last thing you want to do is damage it during cleaning. Many experts suggest you always clean your projects when you finish to remove the oils left behind when you touched the cloth. These oils can attract a surprisingly
15: Who Else Wants to Cross Stitch on Plastic Canvas?
If you haven't tried cross stitching on plastic canvas, you should. With plastic canvas, you can create unique cross stitch projects that you can't create with fabric. For instance, because the plastic is firm, you can even create stunning three-dimensional projects. Plastic canvas is great for
16: Why the Colors of Yarn and Threads Are Such A Calming Therapy
The idea of basket weaving as a form of therapy, traditionally used for patients with mental illness is often laughed at. But in a way, there is wisdom in the use of crafts for having a calming effect.In today 's society, the meaning of "slow down", an easy and natural pace, and relaxation, has
17: Why Buy Recycled Clothes?
Why buy new when you can get a designer outfit for 50 pounds or even dollars Karen Powell explains second hand doesn't have to be second best
18: How To Start Creating Your Own Cross Stitch Designs (Part I)
Have you ever searched for ages and not found that particular pattern you've been dreaming about doing? Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, why not try creating your own cross stitch designs? There are a number of ways you can create your own patterns so that you can get the perfect de
19: My Worst Cross Stitch Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale!
I can read. I can count. I can thread a needle... so why did everything suddenly go wrong with a counted cross stitch project I started last year? I began enthusiastically enough. I had planned to stitch a picture of a greyhound, as a birthday gift for a friend. Even before I unpacked the kit,
20: Sun, Sea, Sand, and ... Stitching!
Going away on holiday can be a great opportunity to indulge yourself in your favourite pastime... cross stitching, of course! There 's the prospect of lots of time to spend on what you want to do, without those guilty feelings that arise when you're stitching at home -- when you know that the ga
21: American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part V
For more than a year British ships had blockaded Boston and British troops had occupied the hungry city. Americans had fought and died at Lexington, at Concord, on Breed 's Hill and at Charleston. The Green Mountain men had taken Ticonderoga.British armies were coming down the Hudson and a Briti
22: American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part IV
Only one form of American needlework is wholly American, without root or kin in the Old World; that is our pieced patchwork. Oh, patches are nothing new.Ancient Egyptians sewed fabric to fabric, and in medieval Europe women applied cloth to cloth. Patches are as old as poverty. In rags and patc
23: American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part III
In typical Old World needlework, each detail is a particle of the whole; no part of the design can stand alone, whole and complete in itself. The background is solid, the pattern is formal, and a border encloses all.American women smashed that rigid order to bits. They discarded backgrounds, th
24: American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part II
Three hundred years ago the then colonies in America were inhabited largely by a European hierarchy who'd brought their lower classes with them to do the hard work. There was much mingling and intermarrying with each other and with the Indians - the farmers, the peddlers, the sailors, the littl
25: 6 Top Tips For Framing Your Cross Stitch Project
For many stitchers, the most exciting step of creating a cross stitch project is the final one - that of framing. Now! At last, you can finally think about showing off the results of your time and creative effort. For the very best results, framing your project involves several steps and decisi
26: 10 Good Reasons to Take Up Cross Stitch
There are a numerous reasons for taking up the beguiling, blue-collar craft of cross stitch, ten of which are shown below. So continue reading then pay a visit to your local craft shop and start your cross stitching career today.1. Why "blue-collar" you might ask? Well! When compared to most ot
27: How To Create Your Very Own Cross-Stitch Sampler
A cross-stitch sampler is an example of this beguiling craft that has been around for almost as long as cross-stitch itself. It is a decorative piece of work designed to showcase an eye catching variety of motifs, alphabets, and stitches, thereby displaying the stitcher 's skill and creativity.
28: Cross Stitch and Men - Crossing the Gender Barrier
Cross-stitch is not just an activity for women. Plenty of men love to pull out those needles and flosses to cross-stitch projects that they enjoy. For most men who cross-stitch it is about creating "art" or having a special interest in the design... and of course Cross Stitch is wonderfully the
29: How to Celebrate Weddings and Anniversaries in Cross-Stitch
A wedding or anniversary is a time to celebrate and be joyful, but it can also be time to get creative and personal with your cross-stitch craft. A wedding is something the bride and groom will want to remember for the rest of their lives, so why not give something that comes from your heart s
30: 3 Great Tricks Performed by Cross Stitch Professionals
It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced cross-stitch stitcher, there are always new things you can learn to give your projects that increasingly polished look. But getting that professional look takes practice and skill, so here are three great tricks the professionals us
