Hand-Stitchery: Edge Finishes

Blanket & Buttonhole Stitches!

Snips & Snails by Doodlebug Designs, Inc. for Riley Blake Designs

Today's vintage stitchery lesson is one of the very most practical, basic stitches:  the Blanket Stitch.    It makes a great finish on applique' or the edge of a blanket (hence the name).  We'll try this simple stitch plus a couple of variations, then try her cousin, the Buttonhole Stitch.

Hand Stitchery: Gingham Cross-Stitch

I am excited to share this installment of vintage hand-stitchery tutorials for Riley Blake Designs' Cutting Corners, using RBD's cute gingham prints! 

Hand Stitchery Primer

Today's "Sewing Basics" tutorial/demonstration is a handful of the very most basic hand-embroidery stitches. Stitch out a sampler block or make a cute quilt block, name tag or label, or make a fancy Needlenook to carry your stitchery supplies.

Hand Stitchery: Chicken Scratch Embroidery!

Today's Cutting Corners tutorial, sponsored by Riley Blake Designs, brings you more GINGHAM fun!  We'll try this simple vintage embroidery technique to create a lovely lacy overlay effect.  Then I'll give some directions to make a darling little pincushion!