
Stitches for a Crazy Quilt
A merry assortment of embroidery stitches are used to cover the seams in crazy quilts. The only limits are a needleworker's imagination and materials on hand.
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A merry assortment of embroidery stitches are used to cover the seams in crazy quilts. The only limits are a needleworker's imagination and materials on hand.

From the Turks to the Celts, learn about knotted needlework and try your hand at two techniques.

Jehane bought vintage needlework, such as dresser scarves, and stitched new life into them.

The Estonian word “nupp” has become part of the international knitting language. Nancy Bush tells us more about this iconic feature of Estonian knitting.

There is confusion in the embroidery literature between these two similarly named stitches. Deanna helps explain the differences.

Embroidered pincushions are further embellished with coordinating pins for a beautiful and practical sewing aid.