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5 November 2026

How to Slow Stitch Part 2 - What will I make?

Once you have decided that you would like to do some Slow Stitching, the next question to ask is “What will I make?” This is important to ask, because it will direct the next question, “What will I need?”

30 October 2026

How To Slow Stitch - Part 1 - Where do I Start?

Why is Slow Stitching so popular?

12 September 2026

From Cheese Box to Trinket Box

Here is a fun challenge. Can I take a box that my cheese was packaged in, and make it into something pretty? I think I did that. Watch the video, and let me know what you think.

3 September 2026

Introducing Trims -The Basics

This is a huge topic and our Trims video only scratches the surface of what is a trim and everyday trims we see in the modern world. While the video focussed on examples of trims, this blog looks at some of the ideas fro...

21 August 2026

Add a little sparkle with Sequins

Who doesn’t like a little bit of sparkle? And one of the easiest ways to add sparkle is with sequins.

21 August 2026

Lots of Ways to Applique Part 1

Sewing things onto our garments must be almost as old as sewing the garments themselves. And there are so many things that we can use for applique beyond fabric shapes. Beaded motifs, felt shapes, embroidered motifs, lac...

6 August 2026

Learning about Fringes

We often tend to think of fringes as pretty uncommon, however they are everywhere especially in decor items and costumes. They are an easy way to increase aesthetic value to plain items and add fun and movement to cloth...

30 July 2026

All About Braids

Starting this topic, I discovered that I really knew nothing about Braids.

23 July 2026

Beading on the Edge

Stitching beads to garments is a great way to add movement and drama.

17 July 2026

Beading on the Flat part 2

Adding beads to things, especially garments, is one of the many joys of sewing.