Essa Khan

Self-Control Guide: Delayed Vs. Instant Gratification

Instant, or immediate, Gratification is a tug-of-war between the "now/present" and the "later/future." It is the pleasing, seductive urge to…

4 weeks ago

Self-Administered EMDR at Home

Ever had a memory so INTENSE that left you feeling emotionally drained? Well, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers…

1 month ago

Hand Embroidery Stitches Explained – Illustration included!

Hand Embroidery Stitches: small movements of thread and needle through the fabric. Each stitch type serves functional purposes like securing…

5 months ago

Hitomezashi Embroidery – Your Manual

Hey, fellow stitchers! Let me tell you about Hitomezashi. It is a beautiful form of Sashiko that uses a grid-based…

5 months ago

How to draw sashiko patterns?

Sashiko Stitching: Let me tell you about my latest stitching obsession: Sashiko. It is an ancient Japanese embroidery technique known…

5 months ago

Kawandi Quilt

What is a Kawandi Quilt? A Kawandi quilt is a unique form of hand-stitched quilting from the Siddi people of…

5 months ago

Tongue – Stressed and Anxious

Before reading this article, make sure it is stress and anxiety causing the tongue problems and not something else serious.…

5 months ago

Sashiko and Boro – Embroidery (Your Guide)

Sashiko and Boro are traditional Japanese stitching arts used in embroidery for different purposes. Sashiko (刺し子), meaning “little stabs,” is a form of…

5 months ago

The Detailed Guide for Boro Stitching

What is Boro Stitching? Boro stitching originated in rural Japan (1603-1868), particularly for mending or repairing clothes. In Boro, you…

6 months ago

Sewing Pattern Paper: The Ultimate Guide

Sewing pattern paper helps create, trace, and modify sewing patterns to ensure precision and consistency. Why You Need A Paper…

6 months ago