Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

Preserve Your Embroidery: Tips for Protecting Hand Embroidery on Clothing

Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, I have personally machine-washed embroidery and the color and stitches have stayed intact, but I haven t tested this long term.

Apr 14 2025

Explore the Beauty and History of Antique Hand Embroidery Patterns

As its name suggests, the Antique Pattern Library APL offers an impressive collection of vintage hand embroidery patterns , some of which date back as far as the 18th century.

Apr 14 2025

Alter Your Jeans: Learn to Take in the Waist by Hand

You might do it if the gap between the waist and the hips is too big and makes a strange curve, or if you simply feel uncertain about how you ve done by far.

Apr 16 2025

Master the Running Stitch: Explore Elegant Hand Embroidery Designs

This simple stitch can be an outline or become a filling with rows of parallel or staggered stitches to create texture for almost any kind of embroidery stitching crazy quilting, art quilts, sewing garments, crafts, or as a reinforcement for cutwork.

Apr 16 2025

Hand Carved Wood Figures: Find Your Perfect, Handcrafted Piece

We offer you a huge selection of different carved wooden figures in different sizes no matter if you are looking for a small wooden figurine or if you want to decorate an exposed place in your home with a large wooden figurine at Lignoma lovers of valuable wood carvings are spoilt for choice.

Apr 16 2025

Crochet Your Own Stylish Handbag: Free Patterns & Tutorials

These crochet purse patterns result in pieces that are on the smaller side, which means they are great for when you only need the essentials and want to keep it light when you re on the move.

Apr 18 2025

Hand Embroidery Wreath Pattern: Embroider Your Way to a Stunning Wreath

Alyssa from Penguin Fish designs so many adorable animal patterns and this cardinal in a wreath is perfect for making a winter decoration for your home.

Apr 19 2025

How to Hand Knit: Learn the Basics of Knitting and Create Beautiful Projects

If you want to make your loops larger or smaller, you can measure your loops or use a piece of cardboard to check the size for the first few rows until you are able to keep things even without checking.

Apr 20 2025

Hand Crochet Pillow Cover: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Cozy and Stylish Pillow

This pillow crochet cover pattern creates a modern farmhouse-style crochet throw pillow that doesn t have any holes for your pillow form or stuffing to peek through.

Apr 20 2025

Learn to Hand Carve Wood: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Selecting the appropriate wood is a crucial step in the bowl carving process, as it can significantly impact both the ease of carving and the finished product s appearance and durability.