After spending hours carefully stitching a design, many Australian needleworkers are surprised to learn that the final, transformative step is often the…
Waste canvas makes it possible to place counted embroidery on denim without drawing every stitch directly onto the fabric. The temporary canvas holds the…
Picking up two needles and a ball of yarn for the very first time can feel like learning to ride a bike, all wobbly hands and tangled thoughts. The scarf is…
A photograph holds thousands of tiny details, and turning one into a chart lets you stitch that memory one square at a time. Many stitchers in Australia keep a…
A crochet pattern is a compact set of instructions rather than a paragraph of ordinary prose. Once you understand its abbreviation key, punctuation, stitch…
A compact home does not need to limit embroidery, cross-stitch or needlepoint projects. With a few well-chosen containers and a consistent sorting method,…
A granny square cushion cover is one of those satisfying projects that turns a humble ball of yarn into a treasured household item. The technique has roots in…
Continental and basketweave are two familiar tent stitches used to cover areas of needlepoint canvas. They look similar on the front, yet the direction of the…
Working a counted thread design on a navy, charcoal or deep forest ground opens up a striking range of needlework possibilities, but it also turns the humble…
A needlepoint eyeglass case is a useful small project for practising counted stitches, colour planning, and neat finishing. A geometric design suits the narrow…
