When choosing a quilting pin, you need one which is long, strong, and sharp enough to get through all the fabric layers without causing them any damage, staying in place until you need them to move. Using the wrong pins can make the quilting process incredibly frustrating, and it can even ruin your fabric. The…
It’s that time of year again when we’re all starting to think about our crafts and hobbies. For some, they might only think about their patterns during seasonal peaks. For others like myself, it’s a year-round obsession. I suspect you might be the same, too! Knitting bags are not just a hobby essential that we…
For crafters, both professional and beginners, electric scissors are a must-have! They just make crafting so much easier, whether you use them for paper, fabric, or sewing. Spending hours on end crafting is great, but only if you have the right tools! Electric scissors can really help with cutting fabrics and other media and take…
The fabric you choose for your cross stitch projects can have a great influence on the eventual appearance and feel of your work. Choosing the right fabric, however, can be quite a challenge, especially if you’re just getting started with needlework. Today, there are numerous types of fabric you could use for cross stitch projects…
If you are new to crocheting, you may have seen the two main types of crochet hook styles on the market and wondered which one you should choose. The two main styles of hooks used in crochet are the inline hook and tapered hook. What’s the difference between inline and tapered crochet hooks? Inline hooks…
Yarn hanks are a beautiful thing, but they are so much easier to use when you wind them up before knitting or crocheting – because you can actually use them! You might not think that sitting back and winding a cake of yarn is what you want to do with your free time, but there…
Tie-dye shirts were considered to be signs of rebellion when they made their debut back in the 60s. It was the time when the hippie movement was slowly gaining momentum and sporting a tie-dye was obviously a sign that you weren’t an ardent supporter of the status quo. If you sport a tie-dye today, you…
Using the right tools can make a big difference if you are an avid embroiderer. Having a sharp pair of small scissors will offer you the biggest benefit. The right stuff will cut the thread without any risk of strands fraying. But the wrong pair of scissors could negatively impact the rest of your stitching. …
While knitting and crocheting are both popular crafts that use similar tools and materials, and both techniques can help you make warm and cozy sweaters, the results can be vastly different depending on the technique and pattern that you use. Most non-crafters often confuse knitting and crocheting, because they both involve yarn and needles (although…
Can’t seem to trace your favorite pair of embroidery scissors? If you are an avid crafter and invest in a lot of crafts supply, then you must know that there are never too many accessories, tools, or supplies. Whether you love to knit, sew, sculpt, or paint, you’ll always find yourself using crafting tools, accessories,…