Crafting in all its different forms has become a popular pastime in the last few years – especially over lockdown! We’re talking about the art of making things from mostly natural materials- for example, knitting, crocheting, sewing, stained glass creations, scrapbooking – to name a few! However, crafting has been around a lot longer than …
There comes a time when our sewing skills are challenged. It comes in many forms. Sometimes it is a rip in our favorite shirt, a hemline that needs to be altered, a material that needs to be mended, or a challenging craft project. We either seize upon the challenge, grab a needle and thread or …
Knitting-up Nostalgia That lovely little clickety-clack of knitting needles casting and purling is what nostalgia is made of. It seems that every knitter has a memory of their dear grandmother knitting away at a pair of socks for Christmas. Just like any artist or engineer, she knew exactly which tool to use for each project. …
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 »
Are you growing tired of the dull and dingy light fixtures in your kitchen or bathroom? What about the fading finish on your car or motorcycle? What if there were one product that could instantly transform the look of these materials, giving you an entirely new piece without breaking the bank? Enter, chrome spray paint. …
Some materials lend themselves to easy adhesion, and you don’t have to look long and hard or mull over your decision for which type of glue to use. But when it comes to felt, this is not the case. This material is soft and fuzzy, which makes for a difficult surface to adhere to any …
Here at Craft n Stitch, we are a community of crafters that are passionate about spreading our love for crafting projects to anyone that’s looking to learn. Whether you’re looking to start off with your first craft project, or you’re an experienced DIYer, we’re here to help you with any project. At Craft n Stitch, …
In the past few months, fabric art has gotten an uptick in participants. There’s really no mystery behind the sudden interest in this art form. People are looking for things to do, things that will both challenge them and provide them with a skill they can use. Fabric art is the answer to both objectives. …
How to Make a Pin Loom and Create Art That You Can Actually Sell? Read More »
Cross stitch vs embroidery are both wonderful ways of creating beautiful crafts that can be used for a variety of purposes. Chances are, you’ve seen some lovely examples of both that have led you to learn more about these types of needlecrafts. Anyone can learn the basics and can soon be creating works of art …
It’s both beautiful and inspiring but it is often a bit overwhelming: it’s the yarn aisle. The yarn aisle stands as a true feast for our eyes, and as crafters, we frequently find ourselves staring at the rainbow of colors spread across shelving with no idea of where to begin. We know we need yarn, …
