by Peggy Poyser | Sep 28, 2020 | Creativity, Embroidery, Embroidery 101
Stitch in Focus; the Satin Stitch So, you are at the beginning of your Embroidery journey and you would like to learn? I want to help you and that’s why I am starting a series on the various stitches that you will want to learn in order to practice this craft. ...
by Peggy Poyser | Sep 15, 2020 | Beaded Jewelry, Creativity
Getting started with Brick Stitch Following my last post, and after ending the Summer Stitch Along, I made the decision to give myself the gift of time and try a new skill I have been meaning to try for years! Beaded Jewelry. I think I purchased my first supplies...
by Peggy Poyser | Aug 25, 2020 | Creativity, French Mango at Home, Life
On filling my own cup… Hey, what’s up, yo! Ok, that sounds weird. My kids would probably cringe in a corner, should they witness this moment… Weird and empty, that’s how I have been feeling in the last few weeks. This is the first time, ever,...
by Peggy Poyser | Oct 16, 2019 | Creativity, Embroidery, Hoop Club
Do you want to learn or practice 6 basic embroidery stitches? This Rainbow Pattern is and will continue to be free if you join the Hoop Club. You can access more info and the link right here if you would like. However, for those who wish to purchase the full kit...
by Peggy Poyser | Oct 2, 2019 | Creativity, Embroidery, Embroidery 101, Hoop Club
Today I would like to take some time focussing on working with your Embroidery Thread. Afterall it is one of the most, if not THE MOST important material you will use to create a beautiful embroidery piece. When choosing you will need to think in terms of quality. The...
by Peggy Poyser | Sep 17, 2019 | Creativity, Embroidery, Embroidery 101, Hoop Club
There are different methods to transfer a pattern onto fabric ready to be embroidered, however in this post I am going to stick to the ones I use and know well. My preferred method of transfer is using pen with disappearing ink. There are two I tend to use: a water...
