(NØ) invites you to go “back to basics” of handembroidery. Thought for enthusiastic beginners as well as for trained embroiderers who want to perfect their technical skills… Here the second stitch : The backstitch, easy-easy (aussi) ! The backstitch, as well as the running stitch (tutorial here), is one of the linear-stitch family. You can…
(NØ) invites you to go “back to basics” of handembroidery. Thought for enthusiastic beginners as well as for trained embroiderers who want to perfect their technical skills… Here the first of all stitches : The running stitch, easy-easy ! The running stitch is one of the linear-stitch family. You can use them as they are…
Wouh !! To get a pinch of joy in your dully autumn days, (NØ) gives you the receipe for a quick DIY. Really easy to make (also -or especially- with children) but nevertheless amusing… How to create woollen pompoms with just a piece of cardboard and a pair of scissors… Material : To make your…
Is it back-to-school time ? New publishing season ? Ah !! (NØ) knows that you will absolutely devour ALL the new books selected by our adventurous publishers and invite you to make your own cute linen bookmarks… And you would probably need them just in case you are like (NØ), starting various novels all at…
Not a DIY this time, just a touristic walk… Do you think (NØ) had a ride in the Farwest ? Nop… She went to the well named “Colorado Provençal”. Former ocher industrial zone, this area offers vibrant and unseen landscapes to the visitors. To learn more about this site (first learn french…) then follow the…
This is summer holydays… For the lucky ones, it is now time to relax, take some days off, enjoy sunlight, dream a bit, in short, optimize your chance to be creative again! (NØ) covers today the basics of Macramé. A very simple and light DoItYourself since you would not need to carry a lot of…
Today (NØ) shares with you some of her embroidery secrets… Some simple yet effective ways to get a neat and steady work when you decide to hand-embroidered “something” ! The embroidery basic supplies : – Dressmaker Carbon Paper : it is used to transfer the pattern onto the fabric. Prefer a white paper if your…
Ouhlalaaaaaaa…………. Super eaaaaazyyy -you can even do it with the kids which makes it even funnier! Today, (NØ) has prepared a little playful & colored DIY because it’s a good way to celebrate summer and also just because it’s fun. Do you have a curious mind ? Check it out : You actually do not…
Today (NØ) invites you to discover the very traditional technique of goldwork… Goldwork is a fine and meticulouse technique of needle embroidery traditionally used to attire liturgic, military and royal clothes and objects. Nowadays, it is used in Haute-Couture, luxury watchmaking, design and interior decoration.
Hurry, hurry, hurry, need an idea for upcoming mother-day … Not much time? Late to find a decent gift ? (NØ) shows you how to make a nice crochet pouch in two-hours time. Ready ? Let’s get started ! To crochet the pouch, you will need : – Some pretty Raffia.– A Hook size 5mm.–…