Q: Why do you always recommend wool felt? Why can’t I use craft felt from the fabric store? A: The reason I always suggest wool or wool blend felt is it’s just better. Now, craft felt does come in different qualities, but in general, it’s thinner and weaker. It will pill and get fuzzy as it gets […]
Have you seen this Stick and Stitch? It’s pretty cool stuff. The brand is Sulky, and they also sell it under the name Fabri-Solvy. I have no idea why they sell it under two names, but here we are. Stick and Stitch is an amazing product that allows you to print out your designs, then […]
Are you ever out somewhere doing some embroidery and you can’t remember a certain stitch and you kind of need to know right now, but all your embroidery books are at home? This happens to me all the time. I’ve got a solution for you. This is my binder ring booklet. It’s a FREE printable […]
Variegated embroidery floss is so much fun to work with, and there’s so much variety out there these days! Variegated embroidery floss is dyed with a repeating pattern of colors through the floss. There can be just one color with a few different shades, or there may be several colors. Variegated floss can add a […]
This video explores the basics of embroidery floss, needles and scissors. What is a skein of floss? How many strands do I need to use? How do I thread my needle? What size of needle should I use? What is the best brand of floss? I answer all these questions and more! This post was […]