I decided it was well past due to do an update on this tutorial. I even made one of those trendy reels which you can find here. So, you want to stitch a pumpkin? I don’t blame you, it’s a excellent way to keep your pumpkin year after year and celebrate the fiber arts. 1.Continue reading “Stitch or Treat: 2021”
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Feeling a little tension
Over the years, I have many questions from fellow stitchers wondering how I get my stitches to look so puffy. Do I railroad my stitches? (No.) Do I use a laying tool? (Nope.) Do I use magic? (Alas, no.) The only trick I have is paying attention to the tension I use when I’m stitching.Continue reading “Feeling a little tension”
An IlLUMUnating Post
On Sunday, new Halo footage was released. (Anyone who knows me that, alongside Legend of Zelda, Halo owns my gaming heart.) Anyway, one of the awesome people over at 343 shared a screenshot of a new character named Lumu. Adorable, right? So you know I had to stitch her. The problem I knew I hadContinue reading “An IlLUMUnating Post”
The Man (or Woman) in the Iron(ed) Mask
So, you want to do good by your fellow humans and wear a mask. Excellent! However, you always want to have a little more personal touch to your mask. I can help you out with that, my friend. Add a little flair with a handmade cross-stitch patch. Seriously, it’s that easy. Here’s what you’ll need:–Continue reading “The Man (or Woman) in the Iron(ed) Mask”
Do You want to stitch a snow globe?
Looking for a quick, easy project to make during this busy time of year? Of course you are! This snow globe is a simple and inexpensive (yay!) project to make. You’ll need your finished project, clear cellophane wrap, a hoop that will fit your project, fake snow, and some glue and scissors (not shown). You’llContinue reading “Do You want to stitch a snow globe?”
Stitch or Treat
So, last week, probably on Facebook, I saw a link to this fantastic idea of cross-stitching a pumpkin. They had a bat template for the masses to use, but you know I wasn’t going to do anything so…ungeeky, right? Let’s just say that I am super glad that I made my Halloween project back inContinue reading “Stitch or Treat”
Canvasing the Area
I love me some water soluble canvas and made a video showing the world how to use it. Bam.
Have yourself a geeky little Christmas
So, you want to make your own Destiny-themed Christmas card? Of course you do. The tutorial to make a card (i.e. listen to me talk for three minutes about the evilness of glue guns, how to convert the card into an ornament, and suggestions for your own Destiny themed messages) is in this vid. TheContinue reading “Have yourself a geeky little Christmas”
How to Cross-Stitch (in 4 simple steps)
Get your thread readyFirst, cut off a length of thread to work with, typically about 18 inches (unless you’re using the loop method). Most patterns will tell you the number of strands to use on the chart you’re using. If it doesn’t, it’s generally assumed that you should use two strands. DMC thread comes withContinue reading “How to Cross-Stitch (in 4 simple steps)”
Loop! (There it is!)
Ahh, the loop method, my favorite way of starting a new thread. It’s simple and I’m gonna show you how to do it. This tutorial is going to assume you’re needing to work with two strands. First, you’re going to take double the length of ONE strand you need. Next, take the strand, fold itContinue reading “Loop! (There it is!)”
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