Needlework

Hooked rugs are a popular craft that have a long history and tradition. Hooked rugs were often made out of left over or old wool materials, and the wool was recycled into the rug. Wool rugs are...

Working with embroidery thread to create beautiful designs on your scarves and pillows is relaxing and rewarding. It also can be frustrating when your thread knots up, breaks or doesn't seem to...

Embroidery is the interesting task of creating pictures or pillows with fabric and floss or yarn. Most often you buy embroidery kits that contain the fabric, floss, needle and instructions....

Congratulations on your letters! Now the problem is getting them on your jacket! Follow these simple steps to learn how to sew letters on your Letterman's jacket.

You can make patterns for embroidered projects with colored pencils. The patterns can be for any embroidery project from a simple one-subject wall hanging to an intricate pillow for a wedding. The...

Have you ever seen a quilt that was falling apart because the quality of fabric was poor? Have you ever seen a 9 patch quilt were the corners do not meet in the center and you wonder why? Or how...

Learn how to choose a color scheme for needlepoint tapestries in this free online video arts & crafts lesson.

Look at the needlepoint project you're considering. Most will advise you on the colors and sizes of needlepoint thread to use for that project, but you can also substitute needlepoint thread to...

Science tells us that the brain has two distinct halves, a left brain and a right brain. The left brain is the analytical and factual side, and the right brain controls the creative process. Each...