Whether you’re a beginner seamstress or an experienced sewing pro, you can always up the quality of your projects with one relatively simple trick; learn to use embroidery to add simple designs and touches. Embroidery allows you to easily turn a plain piece of clothing into a unique and Continue Reading
1978 Crewel Flower Bouquet- Behind the Vintage
Do you have needle work in your home? I found this floral crewel gem at the Capa Thrift Store for a mere $2. The bright, beautiful stitchery and humble framing caught my eye immediately. It makes me sad when I see an abandoned piece of needle work at a thrift store. How could the recipient of Continue Reading
Machine Embroidery-The Agony and the Ecstacy
It’s that time again! Time to put the Brother PE 500 to work. Armed with 3 "blank" soon-to-be embroidered sweatshirts, I am ready to go in my little sewing nook and make the machine embroidery happen! I know in advance that my machine will eat at least one of the sweatshirts. It does not Continue Reading