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Oct
31
(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…
Oct
31
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 is giving us a peek at her new fabric line, Neptune, for Moda. I can’t wait to nab these. I want them all!
Oct
31
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.
Oct
31
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.
Oct
31
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.
Oct
31
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
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…
Oct
30
(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…
Oct
30
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…
Oct
30
Be sure to get in on the Christmas Shop Hop at Make Mine Pink. It starts Sunday, November 2. Get the details.
Oct
30
Keyka blog has posted a tutorial for this clever and handy pin cushion cuff. See the lesson.
And thanks to craftapalooza of whip up blog for pointing out this find.
Oct
30
November’s free embroidery pattern by Andrea Zuill is available now on her Badbird’s blog. What could be sweeter than this bird-and-flower sampler. It’s equally easy for me to imagine it in fall colors and in Christmas hues. Get the pattern.
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Oct
30
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog is making a guest appearance on whip up! That is, one of her designs is starring over there. She shows us a simple and quick Amish Quilt design that is suitable even for beginners. Check…
Oct
30
I am sad to hear that the Orphan Works Bill was passed by the Senate. Really sad.
In a guest article on Crafts of Texture blog, Pamela Baker points out:
The Illustrator’s Partnership in answer to this atrocity, is what they call Plan B: The…
