Fabric dyeing is no rocket science, but for someone who has not done any kind of dyeing other than maybe dye a silver hair or two, this can feel daunting, especially when I am putting at stake a favorite clothing that needs a little perk up with a new color on it, not complete destroyal. … Read more
Most of the fabric dyes that I have used offer very vibrant or long-lasting colors. But the fact that I used these dyes doesnot mean that I knew them by name. I didn’t know the specific names of these dyes or the details about using them properly. Let alone the names, there are other specifics … Read more
When you buy an Embroidery Machine you have this wonderful idea that with the touch of a switch, it will magically fill all your fabrics and clothes with beautiful embroidery designs. You will just take a photo or artwork in whatever format and the machine will stitch it out for you – it is true … Read more
Some may consider a Quilt as just a bed cover, but for many it is much much more. It is a work of art, a life long passion, a commitment. I consider pieced, appliqued, embroidered and intricately quilt stitched quilts as beautiful handwork born of hard work and dedication and some serious love with a … Read more
Basically a Quilt consists of many layers of fabrics stitched together. Quilting stitches are the stitches that hold these three layers of a quilt together – the top, batting and the back. These are simple stitches (can be machine stitched or hand sewn) made through these 3 layers creating a padded (raised) effect. Running stitches, … Read more
There is no mystery behind this stitch. It is named after it’s close resemblance to an arrowhead. This versatile stitch is used as a reinforcement stitch and a decorative stitch.Here are the different ways to work this stitch and use it. Arrowhead tack stitch The arrowhead stitch can be used as a decorative stitch as … Read more