Learn how to work the purl stitch Continental style (as opposed to English style), which is done by holding the working yarn in your left …
Free Technique Monday: Purl Stitch Continental Style
DIY Bunny Bottoms
Bunnies are known for their ears, but I would argue that the best part of the bunny is the bottom. The giant feet. The fluffy …
Into the History of: Lace
Is there any other material that leads such a double life? Lace is at the same time fussy and restrained yet provocative and sexy. It’s province …
Set Design for Yao Cheng
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 …
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 …