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From Stitches to Stories
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By
Gaynor Marshall
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.
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History and Tradition
Practical Tips
Mindfulness
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
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
