When you are creative and excited you want to try everything, embroidery, sewing, crochet, felting, clay, painting, DIY and more. But choosing a craft that is above your current skill level will end in disappoint and failure and eventual it will waste time and money. In this blog post I cover how to choose a…
Sewing projects often look like they shouldn’t take long at all, but that’s just not the truth. Even a pattern that appears simple can end up taking half a day or longer, especially as a beginner. This guide breaks down how long sewing projects really take, and what exactly impacts sewing time. Why Sewing Takes…
Once you finished your crochet project, you will probably notice the edges are wavy, or rippled of flared, rather than a straight line like in the pattern picture. Do not worry, this is vert common and almost always fixable Lets talk about why crochet edges go wavy and how to fix them If you are…
Learning embroidery as a beginner can be hard and frustrating, its a common mistake that beginners choose projects that are too detailed and too advanced for their skill level. The good news is, there is a bunch of tutorials and patterns made just for beginners. so lets talk about it, embroidery projects that are perfect…
Choosing the right yarn as a crochet beginner will make a difference to the end result and how crochet goes, especially if you are a beginner. Some yarns tangle and slip more than others, that can be discouraging as a beginner. So let’s talk about the best yarn options for beginners. Why Yarn Choice Matters…
Crafting can get costly, but it doesn’t have to. There are so many cheap craft supplies out there that are worth buying. This guide covers affordable craft supplies that offer the best value for money and work for multiple crafts. his post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost…
It can be pretty devastating when you finish an embroidery pattern, ou followed the instructions correctly, you even used the exact same floss colors, only to say “Why does this looks so uneven?”. Uneven stitches are super common for beginners. So lets talk about what causes it and how to prevent it. Let’s break down…
When you are scrolling on insta and tiktok and you are deepinto the crafting reels, some of these simple crafts seem so pricey and expenisice! This is simply not true. Many crafts can be enjoyed with minimal supplies, and some of the most satisfying projects come from using what you already have. Crafting should feel…
Embroidery Hoops are the key to all embroidery projects but choosing the right one might not be straight forward. In this guide, lets talk about the different types of embroidery hoops and the different sizes. What Is an Embroidery Hoop? An embroidery hoop is a circle or oval frame made of two rings: The fabric…
Did you know there is more than one type of embroidery thread. You might have realized this when you have gone to buy embroidery floss and was flooded with types. Cotton floss, pearl cotton, stranded thread, metallic, wool… it’s a lot to take in when you’re just starting out. If you’ve ever wondered what the…
Sewing machine problems happen to everyone, not just beginners and not just to cheap machines. Tension issues, broken needles and jammed fabric are some of the most common problems most people face. The good news is that these sewing machine problems are usually minor and can be fixed at home. Usually just a minor change…
How long does embroidery really take? Let me be honest with you, it takes a long time. Probably longer than you think. You might look at a small hoop and think, “That won’t take long at all,” only to realise hours later that you’re nowhere near finished. If you’ve ever wondered how long embroidery really…
Needle Felting seems so simple, grab a needle, grab some wool… and stab? Well actually kind of but you do need the correct tool. This beginner-friendly guide explains all the essential needle felting tools, what each one does, and which ones you can skip as a beginner Here is an amazing beginner kit, that has…
Why sewing projects look homemade? Have you ever finished a sewing project only to step back and look and think, “Why does this look homemade?” You followed the pattern to the best of your ability and yet the final result doesn’t look like the finished pattern picture This has absolutely nothing to do with talent…
Crochet patterns are hard to read, and make beginners want to give up without even trying. All of the symbols, abbreviations and new terms can be hard for anyone, but once learnt its really quite simple, so lets talk about it. The truth is, most crochet patterns follow the same basic structure. Once you know…
Crochet looks so easy when you watch someone else do it, just repeating yourself over and over again, it must be hard to make a mistake right?… wrong, mistakes happen all the time in crochet and this how you fix them. If you’re just starting out, here are the most common beginner crochet mistakes and…
Choosing the right fabric when you are starting out is really going to decide how your experience with sewing goes, specially if you’re just starting out. Many beginners struggle not because they’re bad at sewing, but because they accidentally choose fabrics that are difficult to work with. This guide will walk you through the best…
How to choose embroidery floss colors? This can feel surprisingly difficult, especially if colors don’t come naturally to you. You’re faced with dozens of shades that look almost the same, but are way different. If you’ve ever stood in front of a floss display thinking “Which one do I pick?”, this guide is for you….
I think Needle Felting is so trendy at the moment, Christmas has just passed and in nearly every shop I went to, needle felted ornaments were selling for a pretty penny but for good reasons too! You probably have seen some needle felting and wonder how its actually made and why its so small but…
Learning to dsew can feel so hard and impossible to learn and it can also feel expensive…. There are dozens of tools, and accessories online promising to make your sewing easier. This is not the case for the most part and especially for a beginner theses are needed. This post will help you focus on…