Category Archives: How To

Fun & Fresh Hand Embroidery Patterns

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Luv2Sew

We’ve seen a lot of traditional hand embroidery patterns here at Havel’s Sewing. We’re not knocking ’em, but we wanted fresh and contemporary patterns to apply to our current batch of bibs and onesies and tea towels (oh my!). We … Continue reading →

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The Very Beautiful Thread Velvet Technique

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Luv2Sew

The very talented desigers at the Husqvarna Embroidery Center in Sweden developed a very beautiful embroidery technique that is best completed with Havel’s Sewing Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper. The technique does not refer to velvet thread or velvet fabric. The name … Continue reading →

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The Art of Embroidery: Studies in Needlework with Diane Lewandowski

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Luv2Sew

Diane Lewandowski is the proprieter of Heritage Shoppe, a website “…devoted to promoting embroidery in all its forms.” She stitched her first stich at age five. Her mother taught her a stitch and she completed her first project – a … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Havel's Sewing Blog: Sew Creative!

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Luv2Sew

For over 25 years, Havel’s Sewing has manufactured innovative cutting tools to meet your sewing and embroidery needs.  We are pleased to introduce the newest innovation from Havel’s Sewing: the Sew Creative blog!  Visit us often to read about successful … Continue reading →

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