What colourfastness actually means for embroidery floss
Why red bleeds, what a wash test is, and how to protect a finished piece.
Journal
Notes from the bench
Technique, materials, and the questions that come into our inbox often enough to be worth answering properly.
The back of your work looks like that for everyone
On the single most common reason beginners think they're doing it wrong.
How many strands should you actually use?
Two is the default, but the honest answer depends on your fabric, your needle and what you want the line to look like.