Sewing/Needlework


Feature Writer: Christine Mann
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Welcome to the world of Sewing and Needlework. Here you'll find hints and tips for quilting and patchwork, embroidery and cross stitch, sewing your own clothes, weaving and rugmaking, and more. We have useful resources to help you with your work, plus lots of free projects and sewing patterns.

We'll help you keep up with new needlework trends and fashions, and introduce you to creative ideas from all around the world.

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Thread Breaking Troubleshooting Guide

In: Sewing/Needlework (general)

A step-by-step guide to figuring out why sewing machine thread is breaking and solving the problem so you can get sewing again. more...

Five Easy Half-Square Triangle Quilt Blocks

In: Quilting

These five favorite quilt blocks are made entirely from half-square triangle units or half-square triangles combined with squares. They can be made in many sizes. more...

How to Make Quilt Binding from Fabric Strips

In: Quilting

Binding a quilt with a durable double-fold fabric strip binding helps protect the quilt's edges from wear and gives the quilt a decorative touch. more...

Brief History of Crewel Embroidery

In: Embroidery

From the Bayeux Tapestry to modern floral wall hangings, crewel stitches worked with embroidery wool on woven fabric have been an enduring hand embroidery tradition. more...

How to Make a No-Sew Cat Portrait T-Shirt

In: Clothing Design

Take a cute picture of your cat, print it on iron-on transfer paper, iron it on a t-shirt, and embellish. In an hour you'll have a charming pet portrait, with no sewing! more...

How to Make a No-Sew Dog Portrait T-Shirt

In: Clothing Design

Capture your favorite dog's personality in a t-shirt portrait that takes less than an hour to make - no sewing required! Iron-on transfer paper makes it possible. more...

Quilters' Color Palette – Monochromatic Quilts

In: Quilting

Using a monochromatic color palette can produce quilts of great visual power and sophistication. The secret is in the way light and dark fabrics are combined. more...

How to Get Started Painting on Fabric

In: Sewing/Needlework (general)

Fabric painting is a simple way for quilters, sewers, scrapbookers, and other artists to embellish and alter clothing, quilts, home decor, or just about any fabric item. more...

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