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omg I’m on design sponge (pinch me now!)
I am beyond excited to be teaching the color theory coasters from the embroidery everything workshop on designsponge. (thank you, grace!) if you’ve ever been interested in learning how to needlepoint take a peek at the video. it teaches a number of useful techniques as well as the ins and outs of the continental stitch, which will get and … continue reading
embroider everything book tour : tattered cover in denver mon 1/30
I’ll be signing copies of embroider everything workshop at the tattered cover in denver on monday jan 30 at 730pm (2526 east colfax avenue). if you have any friends or family in the area who love embroidery or have an interest in learning how to stitch, please invite them to come by and say hi! it should be a fun … continue reading
sewing skills 101: how to calculate yardage for a pillow
calculating yardage is basic arithmetic, but if you’re new to sewing and/or have never had to estimate how much material to buy, it can seem really difficult. (like barbie says, math is hard!) seriously, this is a very easy task once you understand how fabric “works”.
let’s start by pretending you’re making a 20 inch pillow and it … continue reading
book tour : dec 8-10 (midwest), dec 14-15 (pacific northwest)
the embroider everything workshop tour continues and you’re all invited (as well as your friends and family!) I’ll be sharing my love of embroidery and signing books in the following locations:
12/8 lexington, KY. joseph-beth booksellers, 161 lexington green circle, 7-830pm 12/9 cincinatti, OH. joseph-beth booksellers, 2692 madison road, 7-830pm 12/10 cleveland OH. bazaar bizarre (craft fair), 1300-1301 West 78th St, 12-2pm … continue reading
fountain bookstore : richmond, VA
last night I did an embroider everything workshop event at fountain bookstore in richmond. I’d like to thank kelly justice for hosting me. super nice! kelly broke out a treasure trove of embroidered items she made when she was a girl, which were amazing. kelly is obv passionate about books and her store is a must-see if you’re … continue reading
books
sew everything workshop
a lively how to and why to sew tutorial that marries attitude and instruction while teaching everything you need to know to sew. includes 10 paper patterns and 25 original designs.
NEW! embroider everything workshop
the beginner’s guide to transforming any plain piece of fabric or fabric surface into a work of art with embroidery, needlepoint, cross-stitch and more. comes with 50 step-by-step projects, iron-on heat transfers and practice stitch card!