Cast on embroidery stitch is a very dimensional stitch that is commonly used in Brazilian embroidery. It is usually made with a high sheen rayon floss or a shiny Perle cotton thread and is one of the most beautiful of all hand embroidery stitches. One cast on stitch makes the petal of a flower, a … Read more
A star is a hope – the hope of a sparkle. The way we depict a star is its shine. The shape we have in our mind of a star has nothing to do with the reality of a star. Though we know it, we still believe in that shine. Every one learns to draw … Read more
Buttons are functional – everyone knows that. But beaded buttons are the most functional. They function as a decorative element as well as as a fastener. Here are 4 easy ways to make your own beaded buttons. One is to just used the bead as such and another is to cover a button with beads … Read more
I always marvelled at the speed with which some of the embroiderers who work on high end fashion garments attach bead and do embroidery. I could only see their needles moving at the speed of light and thought they were magicians. They are, now I know. You need magical patience for learning how to do … Read more
Yarn flowers have a sort of rustic charm. They are best when added as decorations on top of gift wrapping, on bags and purses, on your accessories, as a corsage. And they are quite easy to make. To make this loopy yarn flower, take a thick rode or chopsticks as I have done, or a … Read more
There is a jargon used for clothes that look older than they really are – Distressed clothes. The crisp ‘just-bought’ look is tossed for a weathered ragged look – as if those clothing has been used for a long time. With some easy ways you can alter the feel and look of the fabric to … Read more