Archive for December, 2008

Embroidery supplies

12 1st, 2008 Author: QuiltQueen
embroidery-supplies

Learn a new handicraft that lets you adorn cloth or other materials with decorative thread stitches. You can either use the manual needle stitching or the use of a sewing machine. Know the embroidery supplies that you need before you begin learning the art and skill of embroidery.

Beginners should first learn the basics about free embroidery.  The supplies you’ll need will not be limited to threads and yarns. You can also use beads, sequins, metal strips, pearls, and quills. Explore your creative prowess and compose beautifully designed patterns.

Quilting supplies

12 1st, 2008 Author: QuiltQueen
Quilting supplies

Revive the old American tradition of quilting. Quilting supplies are the essential elements in creating wonderful pieces. In American history, quilts are revered as a special part of families or clans and are considered family heirlooms. Along with quilts that are being passed on from generation to generation is the skill of quilting. Most often, the matriarchs receive and pass the skills to their daughters.

Quilting can be traced back to the first Thanksgiving celebration of American families. Quilting supplies include patterns, fabrics, beads, sew-on designs, buttons, and laces. These are just some of the basic ingredients. You don’t need to be a genius to quilt, you only need to be creative and focused.