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Don’t miss these links

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

(1) Mary Ray of CraftStylish shows us her machine-stitched trapunto technique.
(2) Helen Stubbings of Hugs from Helen blog is showing off lots of her new patterns.
(3) Tracy’s Needlepoing Blog offers us a review of William Morris Needlepoint by Beth Russell.
(4) doe-c-doe is sharing a precious vintage birdie embroidery pattern.
(5) Kim of True Up blog gives [...]

Oct

31

The ins and outs of fusible interfacing

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Pink Chalk Studio has posted an awesomely thorough tutorial about fusible interfacing - its uses and pitfalls. She takes the scary right out of the process. Go see what I mean.
And thanks to NyteRayn of elemental blog for sharing this link.
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Oct

31

Tula Pink’s new Neptune

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Tula Pink is giving us a peek at her new fabric line, Neptune, for Moda. I can’t wait to nab these. I want them all!
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Oct

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Valuing color

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you need to know the basics (or would enjoy a refresher) about the importance of color value in quilting, Janet Wickell of About.com has got you covered. See Janet’s article.
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Oct

31

The strip that binds

October 31, 2008 | 1 Comment

Amandajean of Crazy Mom Quilts has posted an excellent tutorial for making and applying continuous crossgrain quilt binding. I love that she makes the whole process so clear and easy. See the tute.
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Oct

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Drawing a needlepoint circle

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Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! coaches us on how to draw a perfect circle on needlepoint canvas. It’s not as obvious as you might think. See the tutorial.
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Oct

31

Old + old = new

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Amy of Early Bird Special blog appliqued bits of vintage embroidered napkins to “a tired old cardigan.” Now the old pieces form a new and stylish whole. Get all the details.
And thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for sharing this fine find.
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Oct

31

Do you know what Alexander Henry looks like?

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Surprise! Half of Alexander Henry is female! Kim of True Up blog has posted a great article about the brother-and-sister team, Nicole and Phillip de Leon, who are the force behind Alexander Henry Fabrics. Unpretentious and wonderful! Before, I just loved the fabrics. Now I love the whole company. See if you agree.
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Oct

30

Did you see these?

October 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

(1) Bee Square Fabrics is giving away four half-yard cuts of Zazu fabric by Tina Givens. Enter before November 3.
(2) LollyChops is sharing patterns for fall leaf appliques or cut-outs and Wendy the Bird.
(3) Stacy Hillmer of Bead&Button blog educated us about button strings.
(4) Jenny Ryan of Craftzine.com gave us a sneak peek of Jay McConnell’s [...]

Oct

30

Tutorial: Embroidered needlebook

October 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

Mary Corbet describes how she created this exquisite felt needlebook on her blog, Needle ‘n’ Thread. I’m not sure Mary would call this article a tutorial, but it works quite well as one. And you’ll chuckle, as I did, when you read Mary’s self-deprecating remarks about the workmanship. It is only in my dreams that [...]

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