Sewing/Needlework

For the uninitiated, sewing a gym bag, rucksack, or insulated jacket sounds difficult. These are challenging, but can be accomplished with the right know-how.

Mar 20, 2010 - Kelley Smith

A vast free embroidery design selection is available on the internet for use with embroidery sewing machines.

Mar 20, 2010 - Julie Workman

Rather than sewing on a line, cut shapes from freezer paper & sew around the shapes. Shapes can be reused several times, & there are no marks or stitched paper to remove.

Mar 20, 2010 - Corinne Shibley

Forget the white background for spectacular cathedral window quilts. No batting or extra quilting needed for this classic pattern with updated color arrangement.

Mar 19, 2010 - Corinne Shibley

Hats that can be worn all year make great reusable Easter baskets. Buy or make hats for the whole family. Add Easter candy, toys, & gifts for a memorable gift.

Mar 17, 2010 - Corinne Shibley

Fit quick and easy quilt projects into your busy schedule. Some quilt books feature time saving quilts.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Embellish your quilts with trapunto. This technique can turn ordinary quilts into works of art.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Spring brings a new beginning. It offers all sorts of appealing motifs for sewing and quilting projects.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Create spectacular, expertly designed spring clothing and fashion accessories. Light and medium weight fabrics in sparkling colors are perfect for these projects.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Patchwork isn't only for quilts. This time-tested technique can be used to create stunning, one-of-a-kind clothing.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Decorating a bedroom is easy and affordable. Most of these sewing projects are suitable for sewing beginners.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Sew bright and cheerful table coverings for special occasions and everyday use. Many of these sewing projects are easy enough for beginners.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Illuminate the home with sunny sewing projects. Bring the warm and beauty of spring indoors. Project ideas include home decor items and decorating accents.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Some fabrics bring the past alive. The toiles are a special group of historical materials. These gained particular importance in the early 19th century.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Few fabrics can beat toile. This hard working material is so versatile. Yet it has a romantic mystique.

Mar 17, 2010 - Connie Krochmal

Use a sewing machine for more than just fabric. Sew on paper to make cards, invitations, thank you notes, and more.

Mar 16, 2010 - Cara Stromness

It has always been the ambition of Chinese parents to want many sons and to ensure they become adults. Even today this tradition means girl babies are spurned.

Mar 16, 2010 - Valery Garrett

There are three basic options available in needlepoint designs. Choosing from a charted design, line drawn canvas or painted needlepoint canvas will depend on a number of

Mar 12, 2010 - Walker Thornton

Transform an old wool jacket or blanket into a chic decorative handbag using craft supplies and creativity.

Mar 11, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Everyone wants to stretch the wardrobe budget and everyone is thinking green! Here are tips to give new life (with style) to an aging garment.

Mar 7, 2010 - Kelley Smith

With a wealth of cosplay shops now, finding a cosplay costume is easy. It's also easy to get ripped off buying costumes. Make sure a costume will be accurate beforehand.

Mar 6, 2010 - Melinda Corley

Use buttons and a proverb to tell Mom how special she is on Mother's Day or any other day.

Mar 5, 2010 - Melissa Howard

Learn how easy it is to design a fabric pattern and have it printed. It is a great solution for people who can never find the fabric designs they want at a fabric store.

Mar 4, 2010 - Cara Stromness

Make fingerless gloves from scratch or by repurposing old sweaters.

Mar 3, 2010 - Melissa Howard

To make the best possible use of an embroidery machine at home, use downloadable embroidery designs from the internet to create a design library on your personal computer

Feb 27, 2010 - Julie Workman

Though quilts can be intricate, complex works of art, a simple quilt is not difficult to make. The basic steps required can be learned by just about anyone.

Feb 26, 2010 - Vanessa Kelman

Learn ways to organize a sewing room to be more productive and comfortable. Avoid getting tired by taking some precautionary steps to make a sewing room more ergonomic

Feb 25, 2010 - Cara Stromness

Preserve memories in the form of fabric collage quilts made from fabric mementos and other special materials.

Feb 23, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Craft a unique folk art or primitive decorations with a game board from traditional quilt blocks.

Feb 22, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Learn what it takes to be successful at designing clothes. Steps are included to start you on the track to success.

Feb 20, 2010 - Cara Stromness

The lingering recession and this winter's bitter cold are inspiring sewing enthusiasts to become interested in this almost forgotten craft. Here are some important tips.

Feb 17, 2010 - Kelley Smith

Faced with complex and hard-to-follow instructions for completing the sewn binding or edge binding on a quilt? Here's a simple way to finishing off that quilt binding.

Feb 16, 2010 - Thomas Alan Gray

Cathedral window quilts are charming and offer many options for display or use. These directions are to folding and stitching the blocks to form the top and back at once.

Feb 16, 2010 - Jennifer Terry

The flatter and tighter a quilt is held in the machine quilting frame, the nicer the product. Worn leader fabric can cause the quilt to slip in the middle of a project.

Feb 16, 2010 - Jennifer Terry

Michael Miller Fabrics is a well-known fabric designer specializing in vibrant, cutting-edge designs. The business grew from a two-person company to a international firm.

Feb 15, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Even with limited sewing experience, this cozy, frayed-edge quilt is simple to make. All that's needed is the ability to cut and sew a straight line, and snip the edges.

Feb 15, 2010 - Julie Workman

Brocades have long since been a rich part of Indian textiles. Today, designers continue to resurrect the magic of the Indian brocade in different forms of fashion.

Feb 13, 2010 - Pallavi Sodhi

What does quilting's bad boy, a stand-up comedian, an male-revue dancer, a children's crisis service worker, and a TV producer have in common? They're all Mark Lipinski!

Feb 12, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Use up fabric scraps or your fabulous fabric finds by making custom ipod/smart phone holders with an optional strap. Quick and easy for any age!

Feb 12, 2010 - Holly Quinn

An effective machine quilting frame can be made for a fraction of the price of the Hinterberg frames. This frame works with a regular sewing machine.

Feb 11, 2010 - Jennifer Terry

Many families are looking for ways to stretch lean budgets. Sewing can be part of the strategy. Learn how to maximize the chances of success for a first project.

Feb 10, 2010 - Kelley Smith

Learn tips on how to sew a project in less time and avoid common mistakes that people make when choosing fabric and notions.

Feb 10, 2010 - Cara Stromness

Transform fluffy quilt batting into unique hand-made ornaments and unique fabric projects.

Feb 5, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Get creative and revamp your unworn clothing into new pieces for just a fraction of the cost of a new wardrobe.

Feb 4, 2010 - Roberta Goli

The inability to sew doesn't mean you can't be creative and revamp old clothing into new items. Here are just a few ideas on what you can make.

Feb 4, 2010 - Roberta Goli

For crafters looking for a wealth of quilt patterns and fabrics, Holmes County, Ohio, is the place to shop for quilting supplies.

Feb 2, 2010 - Elaine Starner

Eleanor Burns revolutionized quilting more than 30 years ago when she developed her Quilt in a Day system by making it possible to sew a quilt in a single day.

Feb 1, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Create a beautiful scarf from patterns, scraps, and traditional designs from quilting, knitting, and other needle crafts.

Feb 1, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

During the cold winter, a cuddly robe is a heartwarming and easy-to-sew gift. Here is an overview of the project.

Jan 31, 2010 - Kelley Smith

A pretty tablecloth makes the perfect skirt for spinning, dancing, or hanging out.

Jan 29, 2010 - Melissa Howard