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Nov

8

Book + templates for crazy quilters

November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Susan Elliott of Plays With Needles blog has posted a book review that you’ll want to see. She’s talking about Embroidered Crazy Quilt Seam Coverings by Kelly Gallagher-Abbott. “What makes this book worth its weight in gold,” Susan says, “are the four plastic, see-through templates that come with it.” Get the details.
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Nov

6

Yo-yo passion

November 6, 2008 | 2 Comments

Sister Diane of CraftyPod is sharing more Japanese-crafting love with a sharp article about yo-yos. I’m completely crazy for the teeny-tiny versions. Go see.
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Oct

31

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 [...]

Sep

16

New tatting book by Marilee Rockley

September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Marilee Rockley’s new book, Boutique Tatting, is available now from her blog (Yarnplayer Arts) and her Etsy shop (Yarnplayer.Etsy.com). Marilee says the book, which is intended “for people who already know the basics of shuttle tatting,” includes 11 patterns explained via 60 color photos. Get the details.
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Aug

14

Free: Inspire online zine

August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Inspire: Free Online Craft & Decorating Magazine.
This craft resource rocks, and it’s free. What could be better?
A note from reader Karen said, “I came across this free monthly online magazine based in australia. There is a free christmas block of the month available plus other free crafts and articles. Its a great read. I would highly recomend [...]

Jul

10

Free needlework books online

July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Sharon B of In a Minute Ago blog has posted a list of needlework books that are available or downloadable free online. Resources range from Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont to Ladies’ Guide in Needlework published by W. A. Leary & Co. in 1850. See Sharon’s post for a complete list.
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Jun

5

Pre-order Posie’s new book at a discount

June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

One of my favorite needlework bloggers, Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy) has a book coming out this November: Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew and Share from the Creator of Posie Gets Cozy. I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy. I found out this morning that we can pre-order for November delivery at [...]

Mar

10

My Crazy Quilting Journey

March 10, 2008 | 1 Comment

Pat winters has just released her new book “My Crazy Quilting Journey” you can preview the book here
This book takes you through the garden of the Author and into her world of crazy quilting. Florals in silk ribbon embroidery,beading,and stitching encrust fabrics and bring them alive with elements of nature scattered throughout her [...]

Feb

6

CQMagOnline First Issue for 2008

February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The first 2008 issue of CQMagOnline.com is now available.
Rissa Peace Root has done a terrific job as the replacment (Nora was diagnosed with Cancer) editor of CQMagOnline, putting together a fabulous issue for the first quarter of the year.
This issue focuses on the Ideas and Inspiration challenge, plus the Houston International [...]

Nov

18

New Book Release

November 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Busy Bees Needlework Accessories”.
It is a 32 page book, spiral coil binding so that it lays flat for ease while stitching, full-color interior printing. The book includes five original counted cross stitch designs to include a biscornu, scissor fob, needlebook, Nantucket pincushion basket, and stitchband for an 8″ Nantucket Basket. It has full-color charts, [...]

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