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Embroidery On Printed Fabric

Summer Camp Playmat

Reclaimed Lace

Tote it All

Make It For Less

Art Quilts

Photo Embroidery

Quilting: The Half-Square and Beyond

Recently the Yarnspirations Design Team took a field trip to see the ‘Quilts: Made in Canada’ exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. The show was a stunning and inspiring display of the museum’s collection of rare Canadian-made quilts dating from 1848 to the present day. We spent an indulgent afternoon...

Repurpose Your Faves Into Keepsakes

sewing half square triangles

Half Square Triangles (or HSTs) are one of the most common and versatile blocks used in quilting. While they may be popular, they can seem a little intimidating if you’ve never sewn one before. There are many different ways to make these blocks; today I’ll share with you the method...

Beautiful Embroidery Ideas For Visible Mending

Learn simple embroidery techniques to mend well-loved and worn clothing that are both practical and beautiful! With a beginner-friendly running stitch, we’ll explore three visible mending techniques, including sashiko mending, appliqué mending and patchwork-inspired mending. These playful mending skills use Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread and Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss.

Visible Knitwear Mending How-To Guide

We’ve all been there – you’re putting on your favorite sweater, hat, or socks and spot a dreaded hole! All hope is not lost, though! See our easy and fun visible knitwear mending how-to guide for quick tips & fixes