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Fun with Backstitch Basics

Fun with Backstitch Basics

The basic backstitch is the foundational stitch in EVERY single one of Hook Line & Tinker’s patterns (so far). It’s easy-peasy, perfectly simple for “EVERYBODY”, just like the song by...

Fun with Backstitch Basics

The basic backstitch is the foundational stitch in EVERY single one of Hook Line & Tinker’s patterns (so far). It’s easy-peasy, perfectly simple for “EVERYBODY”, just like the song by...

Oh là là! How to make a perfect French Knot

Oh là là! How to make a perfect French Knot

I get it. Everyone has stitches that they love or hate. But if French Knots are on your "knot-ty" list, maybe I can change your mind? When your technique results...

Oh là là! How to make a perfect French Knot

I get it. Everyone has stitches that they love or hate. But if French Knots are on your "knot-ty" list, maybe I can change your mind? When your technique results...

Puffin Valentine's Day Drop! And it comes with it's own playlist

Puffin Valentine's Day Drop! And it comes with ...

While the love / hate Valentine's Day debate continues, we can ALL take a moment to share our love of...PUFFINS!

Puffin Valentine's Day Drop! And it comes with ...

While the love / hate Valentine's Day debate continues, we can ALL take a moment to share our love of...PUFFINS!

Happy Small Business Week! New Pattern added to the FREE Downloads

Happy Small Business Week! New Pattern added to...

It’s small business week here in Canada! As a small business owner myself, I may be biased, but I am a BIG believer in the power of independent retail in...

Happy Small Business Week! New Pattern added to...

It’s small business week here in Canada! As a small business owner myself, I may be biased, but I am a BIG believer in the power of independent retail in...

Layer up! And I don't mean a sweater

Layer up! And I don't mean a sweater

When I stitch, I personally like to add an extra layer of fabric in my hoop. And when there is imperfect fabric on hand in the studio that can’t be...

Layer up! And I don't mean a sweater

When I stitch, I personally like to add an extra layer of fabric in my hoop. And when there is imperfect fabric on hand in the studio that can’t be...

A small but mighty gallery wall tip

A small but mighty gallery wall tip

How can you put a large gallery wall together in less than half an hour? Well, by using magic of course! The magic of clear pushpins. I know. It's not...

A small but mighty gallery wall tip

How can you put a large gallery wall together in less than half an hour? Well, by using magic of course! The magic of clear pushpins. I know. It's not...