Stitches

The dog I'm adopting from the shelter just got spayed yesterday and i hate stitches i think im going to like rip them open or something and the do...

I don't want it to look like a British moss stitch (seed stitch). But all the directions I see say to start with an even number of stitches. But ...

Im due to have my stitches taken out tomorrow. The surgical would is about 3 inches. I can only see the 2 end of the strong plastic stitches but i...

I had a cyst the size of a fingertip removed from my upper right arm and it is now stitched up. The doctor says come back in two weeks to have the sti...

I had a baby 4 weeks ago now, and was stitched up using dissolveable stitches. I assumed they would have been gone by now, but they are not. Does an...

How do I go about designing something that will be sent to a print shop for embroidery on a polo shirt. Do i just design in illustrator and send them ...

I am trying to learn about the history of machine embroidery and I was wondering what year did the home embroidery machine become available, please? W...

I am looking for a good sewing machine and embroidery. Can anyone help me? Any brands that are reliable and not expensive at all?

would like to know what machine would allow me to do free motion work: a quilting machine or embroidery machine? and what make model and year is the...

I have been sewing for many years and want to begin embroidery. I am confused about the huge difference in price among embroidery machines. I've...

I have a good basic sewing machine(babylock) so what would be a good reasonable machine that could do embroidery and machine quilting or would I need ...

So I've decided to take up knitting, and I bought a knitting book and size 10 needles and some wasted yarn or whatever its called. I've read t...

I want to knit a strap for a bag that I knit. I tried seed, garter and stockinette stitch, but it stretches so much, way beyond the length I want it....

The art of knitting magazine gives you a ball of wool to knit a 15cm by 15cm square to knit a throw / blanket (which appears to cover a double bed). I...

I just bought a knit stitch reference book, and I'd like to use some of the stitches for mittens and socks. How do you convert a regular knit stit...

I'm trying to knit my boyfriend a scarf and I have close to no experience with knitting. I am getting help in knitting a scarf, but I want to pic...

Hi I want to start knitting because I want it to start being a hobby or at least a test run. But I don't know how to knit and I don't have yar...

i have all the supplies but i need to know how to put the string on the hook?

I am already starting to crochet potholders to give to relatives as Christmas presents. When I make them with only one layer, they are too thin, and i...

Unlike knitting, the only crochet stitches I know of only has 1 to 3 stitches held on the needle at one time. What do you do with the long needles?

My mother wants to sell her designs online. She is very good but Im not sure that customers like to buy crochet blankets and scarfs.

Does anyone know of a very easy to follow ripple stitch crochet pattern for a lap blanket/afghan/throw? Not a full size blanket and not a baby one. Ju...

I crochet objects (like animals, jewelry, hats, ect.) what would be the most popular thing to sell at a craft fair?

I am working on some new needlework designs and am interested in making use of some advanced counted-thread stitches. Some of the designs are on canv...

I have a framed crewel needlework that my mother stitched for me years ago. It is dark from dust, grime, and natural gas heat. I want to get it cleane...

how to start a new project

I mainly use clear nail polish (something my mother showed me) but it is not working. I bought a bottle can't remeber the name of it that looks li...

AS & A levels today seem to do textiles or art & design, I would like to retake my A level needlework but cannot find what I am looking for. I am goo...

I need a counted pattern or kit for needlepoint or cross-stitch for a school project. thanks!

I just started crossstitching and want to make a ring pillow for my nephew's wedding. Where can I find an easy-to-make design that's elegant ...

stress: easy and looks fantastic when finished. lol

I found the instructions on the net, but i can't do it. Thanks

I have to sew extra length onto ties for a crib bumper on one piece. I want something that is nice and strong but kind of easy. If you just know a nam...

i have looked and can't find any, please send your answers!

I adore Raymond Briggs The Snowman and have a book of cross stitch patterns based on the film - but I am bored of cross stitch! Can I use the patte...

I have to start my junior cert project on Monday, but my the shop where I get my cross stitch patterns were out of the correct size (5x7). I really wa...

I am trying to get all the Disney movies to cross stitch for a nursery. I have gotten kits for the 101 Dalmations and Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. I...

looking for somewhere i can print out cross stitch patterns not a free month patterns either a everyday place to print out diffenernet patterns.

I am doing a cross stitch picture and need patterns for chinese letters does anyone know of any books or websites that have these for free if possible...

I am looking for a website or well known fabric store that carries 100% highest quality silk for making dresses? Any suggestions would be wonderful. ...

I want to make a large over size bag that goes over the shoulder. Just one strap though. And I wanted a durable fabric. But, if someone knew of good f...

For example cotton is famous for losing its insulation effect when wet and wool is famous for keeping its insulation effect when wet. What about othe...

Im making a pullover in fashion and i need to know, other than fleece, what are some other good fabrics?

Where does the saying "a stitch in time saves nine"come from? A guy I know told me it started with Ben Franklin, I think it was Bessie Ros...

I have done mine in a variety of ways, as copy on a machine and trace, or use graph paper, but have used regular paper, just any way to pull the info ...

It should have been one that disolves, but it hasn't. It is hanging there and really bugging me and a bit sore. Can I pull it out with a tweezer...

i need a website with an article that explains the entire thing. i tried looking, but it said nothing about the name of the case, only something abou...

I'm thinking of starting my own home business soon using my own cross stitch designs, which I can produce quicker than I can cross stitch them. Do...

I have some left over Aida cloth and I want to do another design which calls for a different color. What should I do?

I believe these to be cross stitch designs of lilies or other flowers

Want good advice on the best counted cross stitch design software to get. Price moderate. Do not need photo imaging capability. Want to design samp...

I have a design and I know how to have it transferred onto cross stitch fabric. I just don't want to cross stitch 30 large pillows. I want someo...