Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

Learn to Fill Stitch Like a Pro with This Easy-to-Follow Tutorial

And sometimes we see something new want to try it and either it tastes good and we eat it again some time or you gladly go back to your regular meals.

Apr 14 2025

How to Tie Off a Stitch in Embroidery: A Beginner's Guide

Rather, using a temporary knot makes it easy to start your stitching without risk of pulling the thread through, all the while securing it in place and keeping your work tidy.

Apr 14 2025

Learn the basics of cluster stitch knitting, a technique that adds a beautiful and unique texture to your knitted projects.

I m a certified knit and crochet instructor through the Craft Yarn Council and am working on becoming a Master Hand Knitter through The Knitting Guild Association.

Apr 15 2025

Learn the Seed Stitch: A Beginner-Friendly Knit Scarf Pattern

While this is post is not a pattern, per se, it s a very detailed guide for how you can create your own scarf or cowl pattern using your own yarn and needles.

Apr 15 2025

Mattress Stitch Crochet Seam: Mastering the Art of Invisible Seams

I ve never enjoyed hand sewing lack of patience lol , BUT after realizing that certain crochet projects benefit from having seams because seams add stability, I caved and learned to embrace seaming.

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

Lazy Daisy Embroidery Stitch: A Step-by-Step Guide to Floral Beauty

If you are a visual learner, watch a video lesson in the tutorial or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel to learn this hand embroidery stitch faster.

Apr 17 2025

Embroidered Knit Look: Mastering the Stitch that Mimics Knit

In general, it s no problem skipping a few squares as many as 10 in my experience , just make sure to keep the thread smooth and tight along the backside.

Apr 17 2025

Star Stitch Knitting: A Guide to Creating Stunning and Textured Fabrics

Find links to stitches on the Tutorial menu Getting Started will show basic stitches used in many patterns and Crochet Stitch Dictionary shows our growing collection of crochet stitch tutorials.

Apr 17 2025

Master the Overlock Top Stitch: A Comprehensive Guide

Consider popular brands like Singer, Brother, and Janome, and key features to compare such as stitch options, number of threads, and ease of threading when weighing the pros and cons.