ALL TOOL SCHOOL, Crafts, Sewing/Quilting

Stitch Dome

Stitch Dome with instructor Steve Butler Class 130 What is it? Embroidery hoops are familiar to all of us who do hand embroidery, applique or cross stitch. They’ve been around forever, are made from any number of materials from wood, plastic or even PVC pipe. They are also available in a wide assortment of sizes, each fitted… Read More Stitch Dome

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

Session 10, Sewing/Quilting

Chacopy Tracing Paper

What is it?– Fashion, fashion accessories, heirloom sewing, quilting and home decor.  All of these projects are often one time or another blank canvases that are truly enhanced with the addition of the appropriate decorative pattern.  Some of these pattern designs are professionally developed while others are original work we’ve created all by ourselves.  Beautiful, often… Read More Chacopy Tracing Paper