May 2019 – Thread Art Products

Types of Yarn Weights: What Yarn for What Project?

Hilary JohnstoneMay 31, 2019June 24, 2019

When you're inspired by a knitted or crocheted item and want to make your own, it's easy to do - just go get the yarn! The beauty of knitting and...

Embroidery and Laces

How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns: Fast, Easy Tricks to Get Started

Hilary JohnstoneMay 30, 2019July 9, 2019

You finally found it - the perfect image to stitch. You have the colors picked out, the perfect fabric, hoop, and you're ready to go. So, you try to sketch...

Knitting and Crocheting

Knitting vs. Crocheting: What’s the Difference, and How Should I Start?

Hilary JohnstoneMay 27, 2019July 10, 2019

Many of us have experienced the thoughtful person in our life who has made us a cool hat or scarf, and we wonder if we should also start knitting or...

Product Reviews

Knitting Needle Set Review: ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Interchangeable Complete Set

Hilary JohnstoneMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

Product: ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set Complete: Sizes US 2 (2.75mm)-US 15 (10mm) Bundle with 1 Artsiga Crafts Project Bag 7500-C Price: $133.99 (retail - Prime Free Delivery!)...

Art as Mindfulness

Thread Art and Mental Health: How Mindful Stitching Helps Your Brain

Hilary JohnstoneMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

Wait, fun things are good for you too? Yep! In our ever-increasing busyness, taking some time to meditate is often difficult. however, if we are crafting, similar things happen in...

Embroidery and Laces

Can You Make Needle Lace? Yes – A Review of Helpful Tools

Hilary JohnstoneMay 26, 2019August 6, 2020

Making needle lace is something that everyone can learn, and no one should be intimidated by a needle and thread! Keep in mind that practice is imperative, and your first...

Embroidery and Laces

Why Do I Need an Embroidery Stand?

Hilary JohnstoneMay 25, 2019May 26, 2019

As someone who spends a lot of time looking at screens, for both work, school, and crafting (I watch Sherlock, Dr. Who, and Poirot when I stitch - don't judge!),...

Embroidery and Laces

What is Needle Lace?

Hilary JohnstoneMay 25, 2019August 6, 2020

In its purest form, needle lace is simply a group of stitches worked either on themselves or a ground (either fabric or mesh), using only a needle, thread, and...

Embroidery and Laces

Wood Embroidery Hoops, or Plastic Embroidery Hoops? Which is better?

Hilary JohnstoneMay 24, 2019September 4, 2020

Hoops are an integral part of hand embroidery. Not only are they necessary during the work to keep the fabric taught, stitches from puckering, and reduce strain for the hands...

Embroidery and Laces

Needlepoint vs Cross Stitch: What is the Difference?

Hilary JohnstoneMay 24, 2019September 9, 2020

When considering artistic styles of thread and fiber creation, people often combine needlepoint and cross stitch into the same category. However, needlepoint and cross stitch are not, technically speaking, the...