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DMC Coton Perlé 8: The Thread for Crochet Lace, Sashiko and Bold Embroidery
What DMC Coton Perlé 8 is, how it differs from stranded embroidery cotton, and what...
Read moreHow to Mark Fabric for Sewing: Chalk, Pens and Tracing Paper
Tailor's chalk, erasable pens, tracing paper and wheel, or water-soluble transfer paper? Which fabric marking...
Read moreTapestry Kits for Children and Beginners: A Calm First Craft
Tapestry kits use a printed canvas and one easy stitch, with no counting. See how...
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Macramé for Beginners: Cord, Knots and Your First Wall Hanging
Which macramé cord to buy, 3 mm or 5 mm, how much you need, and...
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Punch Needle for Beginners: What You Need and How to Start
How punch needle works, the tool, fabric and yarn you need, and the mistakes that...
Read moreCross Stitch Kits for Beginners: How to Choose Your First One
What comes in a cross stitch kit, how to pick an easy first design, and...
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Cotton vs Polyester Sewing Thread: Which Should You Use?
Polyester for strength and stretch, cotton for natural fabrics and a hot iron. A simple...
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DMC Embroidery Floss in Kenya: Find Your Shade Among 497 Colours
We stock 497 shades of DMC stranded cotton at KES 130 a skein. Here is...
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How Many Strands of Embroidery Floss Should You Use?
DMC floss has six strands, and how many you use changes everything about your stitching....
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Embroidery for Beginners in Kenya: What to Buy for Your First Hoop
A hoop, a needle, a few skeins of DMC thread and a piece of cotton....
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