Why Do I Need an Embroidery Stand?
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!),...
What is Needle Lace?
In its purest form, needle lace is simply stitches worked either on themselves or a ground, using only a needle, thread or scissors. Needle lace, or needle lace is some...
Wood Embroidery Hoops, or Plastic Embroidery Hoops? Which is better?
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...
Needlepoint vs Cross Stitch: What is the Difference?
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...
Redwork Embroidery and Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Inspiration from History
Embroidery is a historic art, and various types of stitching became associated with different cultures, schools of craft, or skill levels. Redwork, Whitework, and Blackwork embroidery are classic methods of...
So You Want to Be an Embroidery Artist!
You've seen the beautiful Pinterest embroidery art, you've noted that it looks so lovely on a white wall, with beautiful plants and furniture, and you think to yourself, "Gosh...You know,...
Embroidery Art – A Variety of Voices
Fiber arts and thread arts are finding new life around the world, sometimes in radical ways. While the traditional methods of creating beautiful art in lace, hand-stitched embroidery and needle...
Hoops and Needles: The Basics of Starting Embroidery
Thread arts have been used for hundreds of years to decorate clothing and home goods. Recently, the art of embroidery and needle lace has regained popularity and has become a...
About Hilary
Welcome to Thread Art Products! Here you will find some of the best tools to help your needle arts grow and thrive. Your art is beautiful, and your tools should...