The 1764 News

  • Finding Research Joy

    I’ve been doing some digging on my own, and I’m really enjoying discovering old designs that I can bring to life today. It’s a way of honoring the creators who came before us and ensuring their legacy continues. So, on… Continue reading

  • Happiness in an Apron Part

    It’s not easy narrowing down a project to recreate when you go on a look-see with the Victoria & Albert Museum online collection. With a collection of over a million catalog records and half a million images, the search feature… Continue reading

  • Wrap Those Hoops!

    I wanted to share a few tips about wrapping your embroidery hoops. First, why? You can certainly use a hoop without it being bound, though it will provide better tension on the fabric you embroider. Not all wood hoops are… Continue reading

  • A Project Spanning 240 Years!

    Hey makers! I wanted to share a project I created with great thought as a gift for a friend’s birthday in February. At the start of the new year, I spent a few days searching the Victoria and Albert Museum… Continue reading