Tag Archives: Thread

Choosing Sewing Thread – Thread Types

Sewing thread is available in a variety of labeled designs, mostly describing what the manufacturer thinks it should be used for. Those titles can be useful. But here’s more information, including a description of the sequel’s content and some good, and possibly bad, points about each. Types of seeds The whole purpose – This thread […]

Are You Getting the Quality Sheets You’re Expecting?

Thread count measure how many threads lengthwise and widthwise are woven, on one square inch of fabric. As well, thread count is the number of threads going each way, in one square inch of fabric. Thread Count ranges 80 to 1,200. Improvements in spinning and milling technologies have increased the number of thread counts, per […]

Needlework Stitch Dictionary – Cross Stitch

The Cross-Stitch could be considered the square building block of needlework. The cross-stitch is not considered a specialty stitch because it is so basic, being comprised of only two stitches that cross over one another. Cross-stitches can be worked over one thread or two threads, meaning each stitch crosses over one linen thread vertically and […]

Self-Threading Needle Makes Sewing Easy and Convenient

Sewing is one craft that is very fun and opens the door to a wide array of creative designs. There is virtually no end to the number of projects you can make. Often, many crafters and seamstresses put down their thread and material when it becomes too difficult to thread a needle. The tiny eye […]