Many stitchers hold onto their orts (the small leftover bits of thread that occur when you're doing an embroidery or cross stitch project). I'll admit that I hadn't until a couple of years ago, but I wish now that I had discovered the practice sooner! I asked my stitching friends forever and ever ago what they did with their orts and I love seeing all the different ways they've hung onto their pretty thread ends. I've rounded up Eight Ort Storage Ideas for you to get stitchy inspiration ... Read More
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House Hoop Art
You guys know that hoop art is one of my favorite things ever. I look at everything around me and wonder what it would look like in a hoop. My skills with the sewing machine are severely lacking, but I love hand stitching, so when I saw the Crafternoon House Pillow, I knew what I needed to do to make it work for me. I have been wanting to add to Matilda's hoop art collection, and making House Hoop Art was the perfect answer. I used the House Pillow Crafternoon kit and a 9" ... Read More