This 1 1/8" needle minder is perfect for cross stitch

Workspace setup

Step-by-step instructions and guidance on embroidery

The BOX sleeve has lots of volume and a wide cuff and complements the boxy look of the TOPSTITCH vest perfectly

mix the dyes

The Fabric of Civilization - Virginia Postrel fun stuff This 1 1/8" needle minderThe story of humanity is the story of textilesas old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, the need for textiles has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel synthesizes groundbreaking research from archaeology, economics, and science to reveal a surprising history. From Minoans exporting wool colored with precious purple dye to Egypt, to Romans arrayed in costly Chinese