A stitch in time

Vintage Knitting Patterns 1930 -1959 This is a sample of the book, showing photos of the patterns from the full book.

Slow stitching is an ancient craft that has made a comeback because it is truly wonderful. Learn this wonderful craft, and find out how to design and make your own slow-stitched works of art.

For those of you wanting to incorporate a stitch pattern into your improvised top-down sweater, I’m going to do my best to explain how to do so. As much as I believe I have a grasp on the theory, I have only just done it for the first time (see above), so if anyone among you […]

Vintage knitting and Crochet Patterns 1920-1949 This is a sample, showing photos of all the knitting patterns contained in the full book.

Rain, rain....lots of rain coming down here in California. It has been a loooong time since we have had such a rainy February! The rain is ...

Picking up stitches should be a simple task, yet so many knitters find it infuriating! Here is a simple way to pick up the correct number of stitches the first time, every time.

Underneath each of artist Ulla Stina Wikander‘s needlepoint objects is a real, once-functioning appliance, accessory, or tool. Wikander (previously) tends to select objects with traditional associations to domestic life, like sewing machines, ironing boards, and hair dryers. The artist, who is based in Sweden, combines the retired objects with historical cross-stitch patterns, which she also collects. EachContinue reading "Domestic Objects Wrapped in Needlepoint Scenes by Ulla Stina…

What is slow stitching? A lot of fun! Learn how to get started with slow stitching and enjoy this creative textile art.

There are many amazing DIY projects that require a bit of sewing, but that doesn’t mean you have to run right out and purchase a sewing machine! Much can be...

Thank you to all of you who wrote about your favorite stitch this past week for the 2000 Likes on Facebook Giveaway. I loved hearing your descriptions of how certain stitches bring back sweet memor…