Every stitch has a story, and each project is a little piece of creativity, strength and self-expression—come see what it’s all about.
Sections
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History and Tradition
Practical Tips
Mindfulness
The Gathering Stitch
History and Tradition
A needle through time, stitching tales, tips and textile traditions.
Welcome to From Stitches to Stories!
The Stories Behind Sewing
More Than Stitches
The Supernatural Side of Stitching
Sewing and Superstition
A Look at Trends, Innovations and Cultural Shifts
The Art of Stitching in the 1960s and 1970s
Sewing Connections to England’s Dragon-Slaying Saint
St. George & the Stitch
The Hidden History of Wartime Sewing
Threads of War
Winston Churchill, Louisa May Alcott and Rosie the Riveter’s Real-Life Inspirations (Plus Other Surprising Celebrities!)
Famous Figures Who Loved Sewing
Left-Handed and Thriving in a Right-Handed World
Sewing Your Own Way
The discovery that this everyday object emerged from very complicated origins may surprise you.
Discover the Inventor of the Sewing Machine: A Fascinating History • Gaynor Marshall | Sewing and Design
A thoughtfully designed sewing area not only enhances your creativity but also helps you stay productive and stress-free.
How to Set Up an Inspiring Sewing Workspace at Home • Gaynor Marshall | Sewing and Design
A stitch library is something every sewist should make.
Ultimate Stitch Library: Your Go-To Guide for Every Stitch • Gaynor Marshall | Sewing and Design
It’s like your shirt is a tiny relic of a time when you needed a full staff just to get dressed in the morning.
Why Button Placement is Gendered
Imagine strolling through quiet, cobblestone streets where the rhythmic hum of weaving looms and the steady clatter of sewing machines once filled the air. These were towns where skilled artisans transformed raw fibres into fabrics that dressed the w...
The Forgotten Textile Towns of the World
In 2016, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery - a 7-centimeter-long bone needle with a carefully drilled eye, designed for threading plant fibres or sinew.
The Denisova Cave Needle
Curtains have done more than just soften light or shield us from the outside world - they’ve carried culture, craft and centuries of stitching. As someone whose life has been deeply threaded with fabric and form, I’ve come to see curtains not just as...
From Portières to Pelmets
Some stories stay with you, not just because of the hardships they reveal, but because of the strength, dignity and quiet heroism they represent. This is one such story. It belongs to my husband’s grandmother, Ethel Marshall (née Dale); a remarkable ...
A Life of Grit
You may be surprised to learn that pockets weren’t always part of our clothes. For women in the 18th century they were hidden beneath layers of skirts and petticoats, tied on like a secret. These weren’t just practical—they were personal, powerful an...
The Hidden Power of 18th Century Pockets
Practical Tips
Here, are my essential sewing tools. The basic, tried and tested can’t do without tools of the trade.
Sewing Tools: My Essential Top Ten • Gaynor Marshall | Sewing and Design
Discover my 5 secrets to being successful, not just at sewing but anything creative.
Successful Sewing: My 5 Secrets • Gaynor Marshall | Sewing and Design
This guide is to help you differentiate between the various types used for machine sewing, quilting and patchwork.
Sewing Tips for Trouble Free Sewing
Mindfulness
Whether you’re sewing, knitting, painting or engaging in another craft, the act of creating mindfully can transform your well-being.
Crafting for Wellness • Gaynor Marshall | Sewing and Design
