When it comes to fixing up an old and rusty item, nothing works quite as well as a coat of paint. And no paint works as well in a refurbishing project as a can of spray paint. The problem is, there are so many options on the market, and it can get overwhelming trying to …
Creative Wood Burning Ideas If you’re anything like me, you’re probably watching the holidays approach with their typical hastiness while you are still scrambling to find gifts for everyone on your list. Perhaps we should make it easy on ourselves this year and design our own gifts. It will, as the proverb says, “kill two birds …
Creative Wood Burning Ideas: To Bring Back Your Inspiration! Read More »
I have to be honest here, Perler beads are super fun and addictive, and consequently, it’s been difficult to pull myself away from my set of beads to share some best practices for crafting with them. But, I realize that crafting is not nearly as fun if you don’t have the proper equipment, and I …
Best Iron for Perler Beads Guide: To to Enjoy This Craft Even More! Read More »
When I travel, I always try to visit an art gallery. This is because I love walking through the halls while admiring the skill and creativity of artists from all time periods and locales. It is a wonder to me what artists can do with a brush and some precisely selected pigments. They know exactly …
Gouache vs Acrylic Paint: Guide to Select the Right Type of Paint Read More »
Have you ever wondered if you could fulfill your lifelong dream of building a business around your creative nature? If you have all the right tools, why not give it a go? This is actually a great time to build a creative business. Just consider how COVID has caused many families to trade their monetary …
Learning to knit can be a fun hobby to start at any time of your life. Whether you are a child, teen, young adult, or an older adult, it’s never too late to learn how to knit. Once you get the hang of holding those needles and hearing the click, click, clicking sound while watching your …
How to Knit a Circle: Easy to Follow Step-By-Step Read More »
If you sew or work on crafts regularly, you probably have a pair of pinking shears hidden away somewhere in your supplies. Maybe you’re one of the rare crafters who use them regularly, but for most of us, these are items that come out to perform occasional and specialized tasks. Despite their scarce usage, it …
Crafting has become a favorite way to pass the time these days. It offers a creative outlet and a therapeutic activity in one nice and neat package. A very popular craft is needle crafting, which includes embroidery, Needlepoint, Cross Stitch, crewel, and even crochet. There are many other types of needle crafting to try, but …
Needlepoint vs Cross Stitch: What are the Main Differences? Read More »
I think quilting is such a popular hobby because it allows us to make gifts for the people we love. These are gifts they will treasure for decades. I know from experience what receiving the gift of a quilt feels like since my grandma made me two quilts by hand. I use and treasure them …
Sewing is a fantastic pastime, skill, and business opportunity. No matter what got you into learning this craft, you are going to need a great machine to complete all your favorite projects. Craft & Stitch is here to assist you as you learn new skills, look for new projects, or try out new tools. Our …
Singer 4452 vs 4423: Which Sewing Machine is a Better Fit for You Read More »
