Carries Stitch

Creative Fun with Kraft-Tex

Creative Fun with Kraft-Tex

It looks like paper—but you can sew it, wash it and turn it into something wonderful. I’m taking a closer look at Kraft-Tex, sharing practical tips and project ideas to...

Creative Fun with Kraft-Tex

It looks like paper—but you can sew it, wash it and turn it into something wonderful. I’m taking a closer look at Kraft-Tex, sharing practical tips and project ideas to...

Meet the Cousins! Buckram & Ban-Rol

Meet the Cousins! Buckram & Ban-Rol

Add a little backbone to your sewing and discover a clever narrow-hem trick. Meet buckram and Ban-Rol, two practical helpers with different jobs.

Meet the Cousins! Buckram & Ban-Rol

Add a little backbone to your sewing and discover a clever narrow-hem trick. Meet buckram and Ban-Rol, two practical helpers with different jobs.

Your First Huck Embroidery — white towel with indigo and sea-glass stitching, framed by cream and navy botanical artwork

Huck Embroidery for Beginners: Your First Hand-...

"Learn huck embroidery with Carrie’s easy hand-towel project. Follow six beginner steps, then try a Little Peaks zigzag on a scrap of huck cloth.

Huck Embroidery for Beginners: Your First Hand-...

"Learn huck embroidery with Carrie’s easy hand-towel project. Follow six beginner steps, then try a Little Peaks zigzag on a scrap of huck cloth.

Oh what a Mesh!

Oh what a Mesh!

Ever wondered what vinyl mesh is or how to sew with it? I share practical tips for working with this versatile material, from cutting and stitching to creating handy bags...

Oh what a Mesh!

Ever wondered what vinyl mesh is or how to sew with it? I share practical tips for working with this versatile material, from cutting and stitching to creating handy bags...

Hand Sewing Needles – Small Tool, Big Job

Hand Sewing Needles – Small Tool, Big Job

"Not all hand-sewing needles are created equal! From Sharps and Betweens to Milliners, Tapestry and Chenille needles, I take a closer look at these tiny sewing-room essentials and explain how...

Hand Sewing Needles – Small Tool, Big Job

"Not all hand-sewing needles are created equal! From Sharps and Betweens to Milliners, Tapestry and Chenille needles, I take a closer look at these tiny sewing-room essentials and explain how...

A Sticky business - when Glue makes Sewing Easier

A Sticky business - when Glue makes Sewing Easier

"Glue isn’t cheating—it’s a clever sewing-room helper. Discover when to use glue sticks, adhesive tape, fabric glue, spray adhesive and fusible web to control tricky fabrics, position zippers and appliqué,...

A Sticky business - when Glue makes Sewing Easier

"Glue isn’t cheating—it’s a clever sewing-room helper. Discover when to use glue sticks, adhesive tape, fabric glue, spray adhesive and fusible web to control tricky fabrics, position zippers and appliqué,...