Yao Cheng is an accomplished watercolor artist…and soon-to-be Creativebug instructor! We had a lot of fun working in her set design and tried to incorporate …
Set Design for Yao Cheng
Free Technique Monday: Cut Basic Applique Shapes
Need a refresher or quick overview of how to prepare applique pieces? Liza Lucy shows you how to use a template or fusible webbing to prepare …
Fabric Design Series Live Chats
If you’re taking our Fabric Design Series classes, there’s a good chance you have a few questions. Or, if you’re anything like the author of …
Tools of the Trade: the Best Sewing Machines
Although we have plenty of sewing machine-free projects (like this Random Ruffle Tshirt, felt baby booties, or how to transform an old bridesmaid dress), if …
Free Technique Monday: Crochet Seaming or “Mattress Stitch”
Crochet designer Edie Eckman demonstrates how to seam two crocheted swatches together using the mattress stitch technique. This technique is demonstrated on double crochet swatches, …
Into the History of: Indigo
It doesn’t seem to matter how much indigo, I see. I’m never sick of it, and I’m certainly not alone. The History of Indigo Considered …
Behind the Scenes with Yao Cheng
We had the delight of filming with Yao Cheng recently, and not only did we watch her bring to life gorgeous watercolors on paper, but …
How to Work Treble Crochet
Crochet designer Edie Eckman gives a quick demonstration of the treble crochet stitch. These tall post stitches require a lot of yarnovers, but they work …
March 2015 Class Release Schedule
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March 2015 Desktop Calendar
The whole Creativebug office is pretty excited heading into March. Not only are there some exciting new features on the site, but we’re releasing an insane …