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Primitive Pals: Framed Blackwork Project

Primitive Pals: Framed Blackwork Project

Posted by Robin Vizzone on Aug 23rd 2018

Blackwork embroidery is a Primitive style of hand-work. Simple stitched lines are used to outline shapes, without any embroidered fill. Inspired by traditional redwork embroidery, blackwork, with its … read more
Spotlight on Wool Titles

Spotlight on Wool Titles

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jul 13th 2018

We're introducing a new feature here on the blog! Each month we will highlight one of our favorite quilting and sewing trends, share tips and tricks from our books on that topic, and, drumroll please, … read more
Videos from Robin Vizzone

Videos from Robin Vizzone

Posted by Deirdre Quirk on Jul 5th 2017

Robin Vizzone, the author of Robin Vizzone's Peculiar Primitives—A Collection of Eclectic Projects, is skilled at dollmaking, dyeing, wool appliqué, blackwork, and so much more! Luckily for us … read more
Primitive Charm

Primitive Charm

Posted by Jeanie German on Jan 10th 2017

A hand-sewn, well-worn bird resting on your mantelpiece can, all at once, remind visitors of childhood holidays at a grandparent’s home, while also creating new points of memory for kids. When I th … read more