Searching for new embroidery design inspirations? There are tons of available free designs online. You can download them, print, and trace. If you are going to use an embroidery machine, you may have to need software to digitize the design. Do not fret because there are free embroidery resources available on the Internet. These tools allow you to download a digitized file of your chosen design. ...
Why Is The Sewing Machine Often Oiled?
Keeping your sewing machine well-oiled is important to ensure its smooth functions. Most of its moving parts are iron performing mechanical processes as you sew. Oiling these iron parts is crucial to maintain the smooth mechanisms of the machine. There are 6 major reasons why sewing machines need oiling. 1. Lessen Friction The main purpose of oil is to prevent friction damage between the ...
How Do You Keep Fabric From Fraying When Quilting?
Fabric fraying can be frustrating for quilters. Not only does it add work, but it does damage and waste your fabric. Although not all fabrics fray so much, it still is a hassle to deal with it. Fraying can be troublesome when you cut your fabric without allowance. When the fabric starts to unravel, you will need to either trim the threads or stitch the edges. This could mean your fabric will end ...
Should I Quilt Over Applique?
It is undeniable that adding appliques to your quilt gives it more texture. Just like making a one-block wonder quilt, proper placement of the applique is important. It can either highlight or ruin the intricate stitches and design of your top quilt. Putting appliques on your quilt should not be difficult. It only serves as an added design and must not interfere with your quilting ...
What Is The Difference Between A Quilt And A Duvet?
A lot of times, bedding terms can be confusing. When you enter a home furnishing store, you get bombarded with tons of beddings available. There are quilts, duvets, comforters, and so much more. By the looks of these items, you might confuse yourself on which is which. This chapter will help you know these items and which one is the right for you. Let’s start with quilts and duvets. Quilts ...
What Happens If I Knit With Small Needles?
In knitting, the gauge is a crucial factor. It determines the number of stitches and rows you need to make per inch. This depends on the yarn weight or size and the needle size you use. Most knitting patterns give you the appropriate gauge to use. This is to ensure that you achieve the right size and drape of the project. If you use small knitting needles, you often get smaller and tighter ...
What Is The Use Of Knitting? – 16 Ways To Use Knitting Today
Knitting is one of the oldest yarn crafting hobbies that remain valuable to this day. This yarn crafting technique is not limited to manual knitting that you know. It is not only the knitting skill you see with your grandma. Knitting has a lot of applications, one of which is fabric. Yes, a lot of fabrics you use are products of knitting and weaving. Some examples of knitted fabrics are Jersey, ...
15 Different Cross Stitch Techniques
Have you always thought of starting a new hobby? If you have not tried any crafting hobby, then Cross-stitch is the perfect way to start. This hobby is easy to do and convenient. Cross-stitch projects are less complicated compared to other crafting skills. You can do it anywhere and it does not need expensive tools. Once you learn this hobby, you will have endless patterns to channel out your ...
What Cotton Batting Is and Isn’t
Cotton is the most versatile and important natural textile fiber. It is the most common fiber to make garments, furnishings, and industrial products. In 2004, the world consumption for cotton was 40 percent. This is how valuable cotton fiber is. Cotton fibers come from seed hairs from the order Malvales plants. There are four principal domesticated species of cotton with commercial importance. ...
What Are The Bamboo Batting Pros And Cons?
Bamboo batting is gaining popularity among quilters. Many claim it to be a good batting material because of its sustainability. This can be true because the bamboo plant grows faster than other plants. The bamboo can thrive in almost any place and it does not need much maintenance and care. There is no need for fertilizers or pesticides to propagate this plant. These characteristics of bamboo ...