As part of Sew Mama Sew’s Giveaway Day, Rebecca of Hugs are Fun has organized a giveaway for cross stitch goodies. You can win a triangle bamboo needle minder and matching salvaged wood floss organizer! Give away ends tomorrow, and we will ship internationally.
Author: Jen
18: Mahjong Rulers
After 3 years of owning the laser, I've finally been shamed into making myself mahjong rulers - one day too late. I am the proud aunt to a lovely, heavy, mahjong set. It lives at my house, but belongs to two friends who bought it jointly. For those who don't know mahjong, or think they … Continue reading 18: Mahjong Rulers
Is Victorian Hairwork Akin to Kumihimo?
So, in one of those brilliant ah-ha moments, my day job as a museum curator collided with 52 Lasers. Have you ever heard of Victorian Hair Jewelry? Made from braided, woven or otherwise intricately arranged stands of hair, it was popular in the 19th century as a way to remember loved ones. It was made … Continue reading Is Victorian Hairwork Akin to Kumihimo?
17: Needle Minders
Edited to add: you can now find them in the Beadeux shop, in the Needle Minder Section! I have to thank Rebecca of Hugs are Fun for this idea as well! Needle minders are brilliant little magnets that attach to your cloth and keep your needles where you want them when not in use. You … Continue reading 17: Needle Minders