Sewing Tutorial: An Introduction to Appliqué Methods
[For Studio Members] An illustrated tutorial from quilting instructor Helen Mawdsley on various techniques and applications for appliqué in sewing and quilting.
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Author: Helen Mawdsley
How to Make and Use Binding and Bias Binding in Sewing Projects
[For Studio Members] Learn about the differences between standard and bias binding in sewing: how to make each, and where to use them for best effect.
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Serviettes with Simple Stitches: A Sewing & Embroidery Project
[For Studio Members] A straightforward, satisfying project with instructions to guide you through both sewing the simple napkins and embroidering a motif of your choice (six are included, some wintry and some suitable for warmer seasons!). And if you don’t sew, you can customize store-bought napkins, too.
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We Need to Pay More Attention to Accessibility in Handspinning
An injury prevented Helen Mawdsley from handspinning until she learned to make her own spindles designed to alleviate her pain so she could spin comfortably. She found little information about adapting spindles and techniques for different bodies and needs, and she’s now determined to keep this conversation going. “How our bodies uniquely move matters, and this needs to be incorporated into how we discuss and teach spinning techniques,” she writes. “I believe that this is one of many ways in which the larger fibre arts community can continue to work towards inclusivity.” Read her full essay, and let us know if you, too, have adapted your spinning technique or equipment to accommodate your body’s needs.
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