Stitching Memory, History, and Identity In honor of Black History Month and National Embroidery Month, we’re honoring three remarkable examples of embroidery by Black artists and communities: the Mapula Embroidery Project , contemporary art... Feb 16, 2026 Educational
Wind Smarter, Not Harder We love keeping our House of Embroidery threads—and all our favorite skeins—tidy on Sue Spargo Thread Winders. But if winding thread feels like a chore, it might be because you’re doing it the hard wa... Feb 2, 2026 Educational
Caring for Your Quilt You’ve poured hours of love, patience, and creativity into every stitch of your quilt—but once it’s finished, do you know how to care for it? We’ve created both a Cotton Quilt Care Guide and a Wool Qu... Jan 26, 2026 Educational
New Year, New Projects, Better Self-Care! A new year is the perfect time to start fresh, not just with new projects, but with better habits, too. We’ve put together our favorite self-care habits and maker-approved products that are easy on th... Jan 5, 2026 Educational
All About Pressing Pressing is an essential part of sewing construction. While it may seem straightforward, achieving consistent and professional results takes some know-how—and we’re here to guide you every step of the... Sep 8, 2025
Thread Your Needle Sometimes it seemsthat the most difficult part of a project is simply threading the needle! The thread frays, our hands tremble, and our eyes appear to be working against us. We've put together a need... May 9, 2025
Instagram Crash Course Instagram is a great tool for gathering stitching inspiration, learning all kinds of techniques,and finding new products. This ever-changing platform can be difficult to navigate if you aren't familia... Apr 21, 2025
Know Your Needles Not sure which needle to use with which thread? We’ve made it so easy with our color coding system. If you've used Sue Spargo's Eleganza Perle Cotton , you may have noticed that the spool colors vary ... Apr 7, 2025
South African Wire & Bead Art The wire and bead art of South Africa embodies the culture andresourcefulness of the South African people. These art formshavelong historiesandtakeon a plethora of forms, from jewelry and clothing toh... Apr 4, 2025
Why Wool Matters Since ancient times, wool has been valued ashighly efficient, unrivaled by any other fiber created by science. Learn about the exceptional qualities of wool, and why Sue Spargo Hand Dyed Wool is the a... Apr 4, 2025
Natural Dyeing Natural dyeing, an ancient craft passed down through generations, can be done at home with simple supplies and kitchen scraps. It's eco-friendly, yielding beautiful results and fostering a connection ... Apr 4, 2025
Eco Printing Eco Printing is a form of natural dyeing that creates beautiful, organic fabrics. Different techniques can be used to create either soft forms of color resemblingombré or more graphic prints represent... Apr 3, 2025