July 2019 – Thread Art Products

Meditative Stitching: Embroidery, Knit, Crochet, and Calm

Hilary JohnstoneJuly 19, 2019July 20, 2019

Knit one, purl one. Knit one, purl one. Stitch, wrap the needle, pull it through, French knot. Stitch, wrap the needle, pull it through, French knot. Yarn over, through the...

Embroidery and Laces

Japanese Sashiko Embroidery: Whimsical Running Stitches

Hilary JohnstoneJuly 19, 2019July 19, 2019

Sashiko embroidery is a simple and elegant art of stitching, with functionality that comes from its origins of mending in beautiful ways. It is a simple way to begin embroidering...

Knitting and Crocheting Product Reviews

Fast, Easy Way to Get Started Knitting – Bluprint Box Review: Knitting

Hilary JohnstoneJuly 19, 2019July 19, 2019

Knitting is cozy, calming, and fun - and can be a heck of a learning curve if you Google how to begin. There are some great tutorials out there, but...

Knitting and Crocheting

5 Easy Crochet Stitches Beyond the Single and Double Crochet

Hilary JohnstoneJuly 16, 2019September 10, 2020

Crocheting is so relaxing, and crafting something for someone else or for yourself is comforting and therapeutic. But, how do you move beyond the chain and single crochet? Heck -...

Embroidery and Laces

Bobbin Lace Making – Its History and How to Start

Hilary JohnstoneJuly 16, 2019August 6, 2020

Bobbin lace is another technique of lacemaking. It's also known as pillow lace, and it is made by weaving threads wound on bobbins around pins holding a pattern to a...