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Join us in a Nora Corbett Stitch-A-Long in 2019! We are offering the Sleigh and Reindeer as one SAG and The 12 Days of Christmas as another.
For detailed information about these SAGs, please follow this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R73YWLN
Recently we had a call from a lady who had stitched a project with hand dyed threads and which required washing as she had used Solvy. When washing the solvy out, some of the dye in the darker threads ran into her fabric. As the threads were stranded silks from Cascade House I called Robyn to see if she could offer a solution to this problem. I ...
One of the morning tea favourites at Allthreads is a White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Slice. It is one of my very easy but delicious slices and always very popular. I had many requests for the recipe so I thought it best to post it on my blog.
Ingredients:
125g melted butter
1 packet butter cake mix
1 cup coconut
150g (approx) of white chocoal...
The book Home Sweet Home by Carolyn Pearce has been has been incredibly popular since it was first published. We have copies still available as well as all the requirements that you will need to complete this project. The items can be found separately on our website or if it is easier, just email us and we can prepare a kit with all that you req...
Here are a range of free cross stitch and embroidery patterns, all of which use DMC threads, which I suggest you have a look through. They might be of particular interest if you are looking to make an inexpensive gift for someone, a fete or stall item, or a quick and easy project. All of the threads, Aida and linen can be ordered from us. These...
I regularly hear customers lament the fact that they want to take their needlework on long-haul flights but that the current regulations prevent them from doing so. For this reason I thought I would make this the subject of this week's blog. Several years
ago as I was about to embark on an overseas trip, I researched the regulations in the Air...
Debbie Mercer is a valuable member of the Allthreads Embroidery team. She has many years experience in teaching in various forms of embroidery and needlework. Debbie also takes the classes held at Allthreads. Today, she is instructing her class on how to stitch the Palestrina or Double Knot stitch on a 28 count linen as an edging stitch. We’ve a...