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Quilting: The Half-Square and Beyond

Recently the Yarnspirations Design Team took a field trip to see the ‘Quilts: Made in Canada’ exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. The show was a stunning and inspiring display of the museum’s collection of rare Canadian-made quilts dating from 1848 to the present day. We spent an indulgent afternoon...

Repurpose Your Faves Into Keepsakes

sewing half square triangles

Half Square Triangles (or HSTs) are one of the most common and versatile blocks used in quilting. While they may be popular, they can seem a little intimidating if you’ve never sewn one before. There are many different ways to make these blocks; today I’ll share with you the method...

Beautiful Embroidery Ideas For Visible Mending

Learn simple embroidery techniques to mend well-loved and worn clothing that are both practical and beautiful! With a beginner-friendly running stitch, we’ll explore three visible mending techniques, including sashiko mending, appliqué mending and patchwork-inspired mending. These playful mending skills use Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread and Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss.

Visible Knitwear Mending How-To Guide

We’ve all been there – you’re putting on your favorite sweater, hat, or socks and spot a dreaded hole! All hope is not lost, though! See our easy and fun visible knitwear mending how-to guide for quick tips & fixes

How to Successfully Embroider Swimsuits

One thing I dislike about summer: swimsuits! Not only is it stressful shopping for swimsuits (trying to find one that flatters my figure is like torture!), but many swimsuits are just plain boring. A great way to take a swimsuit from simple to stunning is with a touch of embroidery...

Shadow Applique Reticule

Soft and subtle shadow applique embellishes the dainty drawstring bag. Dual Duty XP Fine..

Stitched Style - Free Embroidery Project

These days you see embroidery everywhere. From Paris to Peoria embroidered garments, bags and accessories are adding a lus …

Embroidered Corduroy Scarf

Instructions:1. Square up the ends of both corduroy fabrics with the rotary cutter and ruler on a cutting mat. Then, cut C …

10 Stitches to Build Your Hand Embroidery Skills

Nothing quite matches the beauty of a hand-embroidered object. Here are 10 fabulous feather stitches to get you started.

How To Make Chain Stitch Embroidery On A Knit Fabric.

Chain stitch embroidery on knit fabric adds a beautiful, hand-crafted touch to your garments and accessories. With patience and practice, you can create intricate and stunning designs that stand out. Enjoy the process and let your creativity flow!