The right tools for the right job – every tradesperson knows it. And it’s just as important in embroidery that you use the right needle for the project you are doing.

Assisi embroidery is also known as voided work or reserva, and is one of the monochromatic family of embroidery techniques. If you can do cross stitch, you can do Assisi!

A machine – whether it is used for general sewing or for embroidery – is an investment and with a little regular maintenance, it will give you years of service.

It’s time to spread your machine embroidery wings. Step away from the digitised designs, and start freestyling!

The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress has gone on display, and there are some beautiful photos that show detail of the exquisite work done on the hand made lace.

Going on vacation doesn’t mean that you need to leave your stitching behind. With some simple preparation you can take your embroidery with you for those times when you just itch to stitch!