Hello, everyone reading this tutorial! My name is Rocío, I’m an English teacher from Chile who loves letters and lettering, and today I’ll be walking you through the step-by-step process of creating a beautiful hand-embossed lettering piece. But what exactly is hand embossing (a.k.a. paper embossing, dry embossing)? In very…
Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.
Sewing by hand? Not everyone has access to a sewing machine or knows how to sew. Here are 3 of the most important hand sewing stitches to know.
Have you heard about Slow Sewing? Taking the time to sew a little something by hand. Pausing with a needle & thread, taking time, and reflecting on a project.
Learn how to do a stitch known as the hidden slip stitch, which is the perfect stitch to use when sewing bindings or doing hand applique.
These hand therapy exercises and hand strengthening exercises make effective additions to your hand home exercise program.
Thousands of teachers have used these tried and true GUARANTEED tups to stop students from blurting out. Chatty Class? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
This hands-on activity helps kids visualize germs on their hands and see how they can easily spread from person to person or from a person to an object.
Step by step DIY tutorial for box trim moulding accent wall with inset wallpaper.
Learn how to sew buttonholes 3 ways - with a one step stitch on a sewing machine, freehand on a sewing machine, or sewing by hand.
Hand therapist Josh Albarado, OTR/L shares his go-to hand therapy interventions with protocols, treatment ideas and resources in this guide
Why do we have two eyes? This hands-on science lesson about the human body helps children understand that we need two eyes to have proper depth perception.
If you (or your preschooler) has ever asked the question, "what is blood made of?", you must check out this fun activity to learn about the parts of blood.
If you’re still tying a knot in your thread to start your hand stitching, today’s tip will change the way you sew forever. Seriously. I used to knot my thread, and it made me crazy th…
How to hand quilt in 3 easy steps! In this blog and video tutorial I'll list out all of the supplies you need and show you how simple hand quilting is!
You can cure just about any pain you feel in your body by simply applying some pressure to a certain point on your palm. There is an easy yet highly effective way to get pain relief in any part of your body without experiencing any of the possible side effects of conventional painkillers. It involves the use of hand reflexology, a method based on the application of pressure to certain points on one’s palms to alleviate pain. The principles of reflexology have led to the idea of finding the press
How to make theraputty for occupational therapy to improve fine motor skills and hand strength.
A blog about hand embroidery and needlework adventures
Did you know that the veins in your hands or the many hand types according to palmistry means something? Well, the hand shape reveals your personality.
You're keen on getting started with embroidery, but still have a hundred questions? Find all of the answers in the Ultimate Embroidery Guide for Beginners!
Take a break from knitting and try these hand exercises for knitters!
The Two of Cups is a positive card and is associated with new relationships, new business deals, and new creative projects. Find out what this card could mean if it shows up in your reading.
Hand stitching is an essential sewing skill every sewer should possess and master. This basic sewing skill is still very useful to many advanced projects.
The photographer made his name with a series showing his dysfunctional parents, Ray and Liz, in their squalid Black Country flat. Now he’s turned their story into an award-winning film
Embroidery on tulle is so beautiful but it can be a challenge, so I've put together some tips on how to successfully hand embroider on tulle fabric!
The objective of pranayama, or breathing exercises, is to teach the ability to properly inhale, exhale, and retain your breath. There are different branches of pranayama dedicated specifically for inhalation, exhalation, and breathing retention.
This simple brain worksheet PDF is designed to be an easily approachable visual teaching aid for all ages.
Finish your hand embroidery piece with edge stitching with this tutorial. This sewing technique is a beautiful way to display your art.
Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.
You won't want to miss these 9 little known embroidery tricks that are sure to save you time and frustration...
Stress is an undesirable by-product of the modern way of living. We often feel stressed because of our busy schedule, work pressure, and health issues.
In this tutorial I'll show you how to thread a needle using the palm of your hand! A great sewing tip for any level sewer.
One of the most versatile techniques for embellishing fabric, couching is a technique borrowed from hand embroidery. It’s an easy … More
If you been looking to try out hand quilting but don’t know where to start, this is for you! Check out these quilting tutorials for hand quilted…
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for. It is a nice introduction to th…
Learn a fun new hand stitching tip that makes accurately spacing your hand stitches quick and easy.
Make a life-size printable human skeleton with kids! The printable skeleton template comes as a PDF file, which is easy to cut and assemble.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood and oxygen flowing when a person’s heart and breathing have stopped. We provide step-by-step instructions with illustrations that anyone can perform.
My kids weren't really interested in learning about cells until I said slime. Okay, it was a fairly cheap trick since I knew they loved slime. But I also knew that slime would be the perfect way to learn about cells. I can't say I've ever touched cytoplasm but it sounds very slime-like to me.
