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Enjoy making and giving embroidered paper Valentines

Learn the basics of Japanese Paper Embroidery from this delightful book that will inspire you to create beautiful cards and gifts by embroidering onto cardstock, journals and even boxes. Full of ea...

Now showing: Emily Felderman "Stitches"

A gathering of lucky folks joined us at Bolt & Spool a few weeks ago to learn a bit about local artist Emily Felderman's creative journey. It was an exquisite demonstration of not knowing wher...

Embroidery month: tools, tips and inspiration

Along with probably 99% of the US population, I have heretofore been unaware that February is National Embroidery Month! I had the flu about a month ago, and was all snug and cozy on the couch in f...

Voodoo, Karma and Chakra Dolls for Mardi Gras!

As a prelude to Mardi Gras (coming up on February 9 this year) and with a nod to the epicenter of Louisiana/New Orleans Voodoo, we are making voodoo dolls! To be specific, that's the collective w...