ALL TOOL SCHOOL, Crafts, Session 20

Embroidery Stitching (Punch) Tool

  What is it? So what is this thing called punch embroidery?  It’s actually one of those “mature” artforms that is pretty much old school, something our grandmothers may have loved.  While traditional machine embroidery has its obvious applications, lately more and more of us have had our fiber-creative senses re-attuned to the amazing textures created… Read More Embroidery Stitching (Punch) Tool

ALL TOOL SCHOOL, Crafts, Session 20

Swift Bead

What is it? Decorative beadwork has a history dating back millennia to a time when shells and bones were used to fashion necklaces and other jewelry.  It was used to signify a special sense of importance to the wearer.  The same can be said of crochet and knitting.  As an art form they’ve been around for… Read More Swift Bead