Melissa Galbraith on Instagram: "Have you stitched with something other than hand embroidery thread? The beauty of embroidery is that you can stitch with pretty much anything! The lovely people at @superiorthreads sent me some of their threads to try out and I had so much fun using them in a coral embroidery. You can find the full review on my blog. #thread #embroidery #craftsupplies #blogpost #stitching #mcreativej"
4 Tips For Stitching With Metallic Thread
I find that many stitchers avoid using metallic thread because they've heard that it's not the easiest thread to work with or are daunted by the fabric that it looks hard. Even though I have an iffy relationship with this thread, I'm not here to give metallic thread a bad rap. Instead, use these 4 tips to make working with metallic thread easier.
Melissa Galbraith on Instagram: "March is #NationalCraftMonth! This is the perfect time to embrace your creativity and connect with others who share your passion for getting creative, make things by hand, and try something new. I grew up in a very creative household. My mom encouraged my sisters and I to try everything from papier mache to bobbin lace and hand sewing to quilting. Being a crafty dabbler from an early age has helped me feel comfortable picking up new crafts even if I have zero experience in them. Here’s some of my favorite ways to celebrate this month: - host a craft night - try new craft supplies - use items from your stash - take a workshop For more ideas, be sure to check out my blog. And leave a comment to let me know how you’re celebrating! #crafter #embr
How to Separate Embroidery Thread Without Getting Knots
Did you know you can separate hand embroidery thread? Six strand cotton embroidery thread is made up of 6 individual strands of thread that can be separated to create different weights when stitching. This is similar to using a fine line marker vs a bold marker. When I teach embroidery workshops, many attendees who've tried embroidery before don't realize you can in fact separate the embroidery thread. And if they've tried separating their thread, they've probably turned it into a giant knot.
Embroidery Threads Bits- What Are Orts and What Should You Do With Them?
What are embroidery thread bits called? Do they have a special name? What do you do with them? Do you try to save them for another project? Throw them away? After I had been embroidering for a few years, I started hearing the term orts. I wasn't really sure what it was being referred to or if I was missing something in translation. Turns out orts are thread bits!
Embroidery Threads Bits- What Are Orts and What Should You Do With Them?
What are embroidery thread bits called? Do they have a special name? What do you do with them? Do you try to save them for another project? Throw them away? After I had been embroidering for a few years, I started hearing the term orts. I wasn't really sure what it was being referred to or if I was missing something in translation. Turns out orts are thread bits!
How & Why to Condition Your Hand Embroidery Thread
Conditioning hand embroidery thread involves applying a thin layer of beeswax to your embroidery thread before you start stitching. Thread conditioner is used by many different needle crafts. Along with the fiber arts, bookbinders and beaders also use thread conditioners! Taking the time to condition your thread may seem unnecessary and like something you probably haven't thought to do before. But here's why you shouldn't skip on conditioning your thread before you start stitching.
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Embroidery Threads Bits- What Are Orts and What Should You Do With Them?
What are embroidery thread bits called? Do they have a special name? What do you do with them? Do you try to save them for another project? Throw them away? After I had been embroidering for a few years, I started hearing the term orts. I wasn't really sure what it was being referred to or if I was missing something in translation. Turns out orts are thread bits!
10 Tips and Tricks to Help You Thread A Needle
Imagine you've just carved out time for a relaxing session of crafting. You've gathered your supplies, have the perfect show to watch, and have just found the coziest spot. As you start on your hand sewing project, you struggle threading the needle. That dang thread just doesn't want to go through the needle. It's frustrating! Here's 10 tips, tricks, and hacks to help make threading your needle easier so you can enjoy the fun part- stitching.
Embroidery Threads Bits- What Are Orts and What Should You Do With Them?
What are embroidery thread bits called? Do they have a special name? What do you do with them? Do you try to save them for another project? Throw them away? After I had been embroidering for a few years, I started hearing the term orts. I wasn't really sure what it was being referred to or if I was missing something in translation. Turns out orts are thread bits!
How & Why to Condition Your Hand Embroidery Thread
Conditioning thread involves applying a thin layer of beeswax to your embroidery thread before you start stitching. From cross stitch to hand embroidery to quilting and sewing, thread conditioner is used by many different needle crafts. Taking the time to condition your thread may seem unnecessary and like something you probably haven't thought to do before. But here's why you shouldn't skip on conditioning your thread before you start stitching.