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Temari Balls: Beautiful Geometry – Art and Mathematics

Hilary JohnstoneSeptember 1, 2020September 2, 2020

Let's interrupt your day of nasty headlines with one of the most beautiful things that you will see this week. I'm going to introduce you to Temari - a beautiful...

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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...

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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...

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Fast, Easy Way to Get Started Embroidering – Bluprint Box Review: Hand Embroidery

Hilary JohnstoneJune 25, 2019July 10, 2019

Product: Bluprint Box: Hand Embroidery Price: $65.00 Cheapest Place to Buy: Bluprint Box: Hand Embroidery My Rating: 9 out of 10 Hand Embroidery Box or Buying Everything Yourself? When you're starting a new...

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Turkey Work, Ghiordes Knot, and Fuzzy Bees: The Embroidery Secret Weapon

Hilary JohnstoneJune 24, 2019July 10, 2019

Your embroidery project is perfect - except for one thing: it could really use a fuzzy bee, thistle top, or dandelion floof. How do you add a little texture to...

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Lefkara Lace: A Cultural Tradition and Pattern of Identity

Hilary JohnstoneJune 21, 2019August 6, 2020

Lefkara lace, or Lefkaritika, is unique to the island of Cyprus. I was fortunate enough to visit this island in the early 2000s, and the culture is rich, beautiful, and...

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Brazilian Embroidery – What is it? How Can I Do it?

Hilary JohnstoneJune 21, 2019June 24, 2019

Brazilian embroidery is something that rides the perimeter of embroidery styles. People are familiar with stump work embroidery, which is a multidimensional style of embroidery that incorporates wire or thread...

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Beginner Embroidery Kits: Fast and Easy Ways to Learn Embroidery

Hilary JohnstoneJune 17, 2019June 24, 2019

You've seen these beautiful embroideries and realize - I really want to do that!! The good news is: You Can!! Embroidery doesn't have to start from a blank...

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Simple Embroidery Stitches to Get You Started: A Beginner’s Guide

Hilary JohnstoneJune 11, 2019June 24, 2019

It's very easy to become overwhelmed with the variety of embroidery stitches quickly. This beginner's guide will cover some simple embroidery stitches to get you started, focusing on the ones...

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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...