Selecting an Embroidery Hoop

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Both beginning and experienced embroiderers will find Pumora's information on selecting the correct size of hoop helpful. 

Hoop Talk: All About Size

Selecting an Embroidery Hoop

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 The Pumora website presents the pros and cons of numerous types of embroidery hoops. If you've been struggling with the one(s) you are using or just are unsatisfied, this post may help you find the perfect hoop for your project.

The Who is Who of Hoops

Ten Hand Embroidery Stitches

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Hand embroidery is making a comeback. Whether you are new to the craft or haven't stitched in years, the Craftsy post of 10 stitches you need to know, might be helpful.

Show and Tell - March

Jeni V. is nearly finished with the toe-up socks she started with a friend,
Laura B. brought two gorgeous scarves that she spent countless hours
weaving, Nancy S. displayed her embroidery project started at the
January Guild meeting program, lead by Vicky B. 

Dana H. has been busy knitting slippers with liners as well as wool
moccasins. All the slippers have been felted.

Sandy W. has been experimenting with a drum carder with Briana F.
Sandy showed the group bag after bag of the soft, blended fiber.
Sandy also spun some of the batts into colorful yarn. The green skein
in the bottom left corner was plied from her wrist with the Andean
plying technique.

Linda W. admires the items that Dawn H. brought for the Guild display
at the Riverton Library. Many of the items were made from past Guild
classes - basketry, tatting, embroidery with mirrors to name a few.

Cinde P. brought two sweaters to show the members. She spun the wool
into yarn, dyed the red wool at the October 2016 Fiber Fest, and knit the
two garments. Cinde also had scarves and cowls, but she was too quick
for the photographer to capture them.

Colleen J. brought a crochet sampler scarf she's making and a pair
of knit socks. 

Mary H. has been busy making dresses for her granddaughter. The Easter
dress has a matching hat and under pants. The little sundresses are reversible.

Upcycle Vintage Linens

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Did you inherit a box of dresser scarves, napkins, or handkerchiefs and have no idea what to do with them? Those vintage linens can be turned into useable items for your home.

We All Sew presents step by step directions on upcycling the linens in the blog post - 5 Ways to Upcycle Vintage Linens.

Gather Display Items

Please take some time this week to gather one or more items of your best work for the Guild display at the Riverton Public Library. 

Bring the items to the Guild meeting next Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Lander Library. If you're unable to attend, send your items with a friend. 

Embroidery Stitch Booklet

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Embroidery is making a comeback, especially with the Year of Stitches projects. Vicky B. and Sandy W. introduced that challenge to Guild members in January.

Muse of the Morning has a handy stitch booklet that can be printed and placed on a ring for easy reference of embroidery stitches.

Three sets of free templates are offered.

    Section 1

    Section 2

    Section 3

Sample Stitch Book

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Maya Matthew's tutorial on How to Make a Sample Stitch Book on Easy Crafts will tempt  those who embroider to find their supplies and begin stitching.

The link explains and shows in detail how to construct the book.

Armchair Sewing Table

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Sew Many Ways shares a tutorial for making a portable Armchair Sewing Table, aka Sewing Soap Dish.

The simple soap dish is transformed into an item that will keep your hand sewing tools handy and safely contained.

Cross-stitch Links

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Cross-Stitchers may find the links on this site helpful. Some links are informational and other lead to free patterns.

Corralling Floss or Thread

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A small tea infuser can be used to corral small bits of embroidery floss or thread. Most infusers have a chain so they can be secured to a project bag.

Quilters might find this idea useful for keeping thread handy when hand-sewing.