When experts talk or write about a subject you want to learn and understand fully, it can be quite frustrating when you come across words that you seem to get on the tip of your tongue but not quite getting a hold of. Here is a Ready Reckoner for the quilting beginner for all those … Read more
Quilt blocks are square or rectangular fabric pieces which are assembled and joined together to complete a quilt top. These quilt blocks are usually made by a technique called Patchwork – which is all about joining together small fabric pieces to form a design. Most of the blocks of a particular quilt will follow a … Read more
The white work embroidery needs no introduction. It is the fine delicate white on white embroidery (white thread on white cloth), as seen on table linen, delicate lingerie, christening gowns, wedding veils, wedding gowns, handkerchiefs etc. Hardanger embroidery, a traditional Norwegian needlework technique is the first one that comes to my mind, but there are … Read more
When you have problems in life, sometimes you prefer to deal with them squarely, chin up, but at times you will do anything to forget about them. There is no magic remedy that can give a temporary amnesia than working on a cross stitch design. When you painstakingly count your threads and make your x … Read more
What I mean by a braid stitch is an embroidery stitch which ends up looking like you have plaited a braid with your embroidery floss. They are actually individual stitches made continuously to look like a braid. These are all great stitches which can be used for making outlines, for decorating borders, to fill other … Read more
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly” This is a quote by Barbara Haines Howett that I love. The quote is quite inspirational. Butterfly is beautiful enough to warrant the contrast involved in the metamorphosis from a caterpillar to butterfly. With its beauty, a butterfly inspires us to hope … Read more