With a trio of metal, plastic, and silicone dominating the range of materials for kitchen implements, favoring wooden counterparts seems like an exotic exercise. However, there is so much more to it than an aesthetic impulse. The use of wooden kitchen utensils has a rock-solid practical foundation ...

Proper lighting is of utmost importance for any type of craft. And the more so when it comes to sewing. It doesn’t matter if sewing is your major occupation or hobby, in any case, it’s a meticulous job that needs you to stay focused all the time, especially when you have to work with a lot of ...

Finding a suitable place for crafting is always a challenge. Whether sewing is your hobby or something you engage in professionally, it requires both great space organization and the right type of work surface. Fortunately, modern furniture manufacturers provide a whole range of craft desks for ...

Cross stitching is particularly popular today as are many other forms of embroidery. DIY gifts and pieces of interior decor are always in good taste as well as fun to make. This means that you will find a great variety of pattern options available online, all suitable as a gift or for your own ...

If you are no stranger to the wizarding world, know the difference between Muggles and magical folk, keep a few Defense Against the Dark Arts spells in your vocabulary, and are familiar with the rules of Quidditch, then you must be a fan of Harry Potter. The famous series of J. K. Rowling’s ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Montessori”? While it might sound a little too fancy, the Montessori method of teaching is a child-focused approach to learning that emphasizes hands-on, child-directed work and promotes hand-eye coordination.  Developed by an Italian ...

A serger sewing machine (also referred to as an overlocker or serger) is a kind of sewing machine that incorporates several threads to sew fabric while wrapping the working yarn around the raw edges at the same time. You can use it while constructing or finishing your fabric design. You can choose ...

Want to learn how to cross-stitch? We can help! Before you start Googling "cross-stitch patterns" and finding out where to start, what materials to choose, and what embroidery methods/styles exist, as well as which of them are most suitable for you, let's first take a look at the basics. Thus, in ...

A monogram is a motif made by overlapping or combining two or more letters to form one symbol. Monograms are often made by combining initials of an individual or a company, used as recognizable symbols or logos. Monogramming and embroidery are popular tools to personalize products or create a ...

Most current sewing machines are designed to support a wide range of creative projects. Whether it’s done for your own creative outlet or for the purposes of a home-run business, modern quilting and embroidery is more pleasant and efficient with the help of an automatic sewing machine. Though ...

Whether you are looking to start a home embroidery business for your own pleasure or as a permanent source of income, buying a durable embroidery machine should be the first thing on your setup list. Custom embroidery designs have become a mark of unique style and certain elegance, and the ...

Embroidery may often appear intimidating for any crafts beginner. Any expert at this art form will tell you that embroidery is by no means plain or simplistic, but it can be easy to get a hang of—with the right approach of course. One of the easiest and most accessible ways to start ...