Free-motion quilting is a specific style of quilting using a machine. It can be done on your regular home sewing machine or on a long arm quilting machine. It is much faster and more precise than quilting by hand. And some say it is much more fun too! The process of free-motion quilting involves a…
Ready made kits make it easy to start a new hobby. The kit usually includes all of the materials you need for at least one project plus detailed instructions on how to go about creating your masterpiece. The nice part about kits is that they take the guesswork out of whatever hobby you want to…
Punch needle is such a fun craft that is quickly growing in popularity. It is the perfect craft for beginners to start with fiber arts and is suitable for experienced crafters as well. If you are wanting to step into the world of punch needle embroidery, you will need to make sure you have all…
The art of embroidery began sometime during 16th century Europe. The technique caught on quite rapidly among the upper crust of society. It is easy to imagine how the splendor of this stunning and delicate artwork brought even more beauty to ball gowns, bags, hats, gloves, and summer parasols. The technique started in France, but…
It’s not easy to find a good pattern for crochet socks. They either look funny or just won’t stay up. Then when you do find a pattern that creates socks look great and actually do stay up, you have to find the yarn to make these socks. So what is the best yarn for crochet…
Taking your jewelry to a jeweler for a minor repair is very expensive. Even a small repair like fixing a bent earring post can cost you a bundle. The good news is that you don’t have to run to the jewelry store for every little thing! You can easily fix the bent earring post by…
Fibers have been woven into fabrics for about 100,000 years. The process is quite simple, but getting the fabric just the right texture and color can be very complicated. Luckily, all that is done for us now. We just pick the fabric we like from thousands and thousands of choices. Choosing the right thread for…
People generally develop their own preferences when it comes to choosing a weaving thread based on what type works best for them. But, what is considered the best? The majority of women find that nylon weaving thread is the best for African threading. A good starting point is a nylon or polyester weaving thread specifically…
Kandi bracelets are typically made of pony beads strung on an elastic string and worn on the wrist. They are often given out or traded at raves and festivals. Since pony beads come in every color imaginable, Kandi bracelets make very cool, colorful accessories and they are quite simple to make. So how do you…
Making a Kandi mask can be quite tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, you will find it is one of the most fun weaving projects ever! After a while, the process of weaving the beads onto the string comes to you like second nature. So how do you make a…