Quilting and patchwork art “A Week at Quilter’s Camp” It’s exciting to start blogging again after five years since the pandemic began. Last week, I went to a camp with a bunch of people who love quilting. One thing (well it turned out to be the only project I spent

Needlework tips and tricks. One of the first things to consider when starting a needlework project is selecting the right materials. The type of fabric, thread, and needle you choose can greatly impact the outcome of your design. For example, if you’re working on a delicate piece with fine details,

Often I heard people say they would like to pick up Sashiko stitching but how to get it started? Sashiko Stitchwork a timeless craft: I’m going to share with you my experiences and insight, which perhaps not everyone agrees to. It’s just my own opinion based on research, study, learning

Sashiko pattern turtle’s shell: A representative pattern that means good luck Kikko (Japanese armour) Antique Edo period samurai kikko katabira The “Kikko” pattern, also known as the “turtle’s shell,” The common hexagonal pattern known as “Kikko” (sashiko pattern turtle’s shell) is a well-known symbol of good fortune in Japan. There

What Fabric Marker to use? There are so many markers out there and they all say they are good in one way or another. So, which one to use? And which one won’t cost me a fortune? My first marker was a Sewline – a mechanical marker purchased years ago.