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Flower Vase Stitch-Along

Flower Vase Stitch-Along

Posted by Laura Wasilowski on Aug 12th 2019

Celebrate a summer bouquet with this free-form embroidery on wool. It is made with a small swatch of black wool fabric, colorful perle cotton threads, and size 3 embroidery needles. Why embroider o … read more
Technical Tidbits: Guide to Hand-Sewing Needles

Technical Tidbits: Guide to Hand-Sewing Needles

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Apr 12th 2019

Are you using the right needle(s) for your hand-sewing projects? In our first Technical Tidbits video, Linda shows you how to pick the right needle every time. The handy guide she's using is our  … read more
Paint Brush Stitch-Along

Paint Brush Stitch-Along

Posted by Laura Wasilowski on Apr 5th 2018

Need a little break from it all? Why not slow down and join me as we stitch this sweet little paint brush for fun. It is hand embroidered on wool using techniques from my new book, Joyful Stit … read more
The Joyful Stitching "Missing Chapter"

The Joyful Stitching "Missing Chapter"

Posted by Laura Wasilowski on Jan 30th 2018

My new book, Joyful Stitching, has six free-form embroidery projects with step-by-step directions to create the designs. There is even a section on how to make 21 hand embroidery stitches. B … read more
To Every Needle, There Is a Purpose

To Every Needle, There Is a Purpose

Posted by Laura Wasilowski on Dec 7th 2017

While rummaging through a drawer in my studio, I find a forgotten stash of hand needles. There are long needles, short needles, thick and thin needles, some with big eyes, tiny eyes, and even … read more