The earlierst patterns date back to 1860. William Jennings Demorest and Ellen Curtis Demorest began the home sewing pattern industry in 1860 by holding fashion shows in their homes and selling the patterns....
Do you love to cross stitch? So do I, and let's face it - there are a lot of AMAZING patterns and kits out there these days. As a working artist, though, I've been disturbed by the number of copyright...
Cross Stitch Patterns Hand created cross stitch patterns vs computer generated Be careful about buying computer generated patterns as they have frequently not been stitched or tested in anyway and the...
Wood Common Names In this guide,'wood' refers to either the tree or the wood from the tree.Botanical name (or scientific name)is the genus and species of the tree. It's often difficult to pin down a wood as to...
There is nothing like a Vogue Design- Here is a Little History about Vogue Patterns... Vogue patterns started in 1899 as a weekly feature of Vogue magazine. The patterns could be purchased by mail at the cost...
During the period between 1900-1930, crochet was a popular pastime. For many women, it was more than just a hobby; it was an economical means to create linens, dainty laces for their lingerie, yokes for their...
I sell die cuts so I run into beginner scrapmasters who don't really know the scrapbooking terminology so I have written this guide in order to explain the difference between dies and die cuts. What is a die...
International Crochet Standards The Craft Yarn Council of America have set up a series of guidelines to bring uniformity to yarn, needle and hook labeling and to patterns, whether they appear in books,...
Crocheted doily Knitting and crocheting are one of the oldest forms of needlework. Nowadays they are also very popular among women (and not only!). Many things are done this way: doilies, table-clothes,...
Over the past decade, cross stitch patterns that focus on American Indians and their cultures have become increasingly accessible. Patterns by specific non-Indian designers, popular cross stitch companies,...