Textile crafts

We had an ice storm in the early part of January and while we were house bound by the weather I discovered “slow stitching.” I fell in love with the process and the meditative qualities of these small hand stitching projects and I thought you might also like them! What is slow stitching? Slow st

Learn how to turn your fabric scraps into twine! Perfect for sewing projects, wrapping gifts, etc. #DIY #marcia37144

Stuck in a sewing rut and need something totally customizable to get the creative juices flowing again? Use this Fishy Friends Stuffed Animal Pattern to make that happen! Enjoy the freedom to create with this simple fish sewing pattern, which can be customized at the end to create whatever style of fish makes you happy. You'll need fabric scraps, stuffing, a sewing kit, and a pencil to begin, but from that point on it's up to you to make your own design! Once you're finished, these can be…

In your journey to becoming a textile artist, the most important thing you can learn is to trust your artistic instinct. Have belief in the inherent quality of your work, and celebrate where you are now. Recognising where you fit in the Four Stages of Textile Art Mastery can help you on your way. When

Texturizing fabric can be a fun and easy way to add a lot of interest to your next quilting project. Heather Thomas reveals four simple methods for texturizing the fabric for your quilt. See what materials and tools you will need. Find out how easy it is to exercise these techniques.

Stitch tutorials for textile lovers beginners and advanced. Learn to create your own unique designs, find uses for your fabric scraps, discover a range of hand sewing skills and emboidery techniques. Join one of Rebekah sewing workshops today.

Free motion embroidery creates a lot of scrap threads. I don’t throw them out and incorporate them in my art work. Here are a few tips on how to reuse them.

Slow stitching is an ancient craft that has made a comeback because it is truly wonderful. Learn this wonderful craft, and find out how to design and make your own slow-stitched works of art.

It’s time for a #slowstitchingsaturday reel. This also shows some of my progress with #100daysoforganicapplique this week (scattered in the… | Instagram

Handmade fabric bowls are easy to make and are perfect for gift giving. Use up that pile of scrappy fabric bits with this easy and fun idea by Kristin Peterson.

My friend Ruby recently showed me her latest obsession - upcycling old denim into beautiful crafts. Her creativity amazed me, and I couldn't help but feel inspired to try some denim crafts myself. If you're looking for a fun way to repurpose those old jeans gathering dust in your closet,…

Here are twenty things to make with scrap yarn, fabric, and floss. These projects are great for anytime of the year, and for all skill levels!

Huge list of sew and no sew projects for fabric scraps. Make gifts, jewelery or home decor items out of the trimmings, crumbs and other items you would normally toss in the scrap bin.

Three days worth of work in one picture. The thing about hand embroidery is that it really is slow made! I enjoy sewing and textile art in general so it’s worth it. 🧵🪡 Hand embroidered bookmarks with matching tassels.