Nov
19
Win a quilter’s tape measure
November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Embroidery Treasures blog is giving away a quilter’s tape measure in a charming tin. See the rules. Be sure to enter before November 24.
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Nov
19
Free pattern: Sues with dollies
November 19, 2008 | 1 Comment
Here’s the latest in the series of Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns free from CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog. This time, our girls have brought along their doll-babies. So sweet! Get the pattern.
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Nov
19
Quilters TV
November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I’m happy-dancing in my chair right now. I just discovered Quilters TV, “Where the Quilting Stars Shine.” This network is not available through my cable provider, but that doesn’t matter now. I can watch full-length quilting shows on my computer screen!
See Quilters TV for yourself.
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Nov
19
Recoloring a needlepoint canvas
November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog gives us great advice about painting recoloring needlepoint canvases - how, when, what matters, what doesn’t, and why. See Janet’s post.
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Nov
19
Don’t forget the label
November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Labeling a quilt is an important ritual. It symbolizes the completion of the project, and it documents the quilt for the user and future generations. Fiber Fantasies blog has some great information and advice about creating inked quilt labels that beautifully represent your work while surviving use and laundering. See the post.
Thanks to Mishka of [...]
Nov
18
Free pattern: Wee house ornaments
November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Orange Flower has a free pattern (for personal use) for these dear little house ornaments (above). She actually posted the tute on August 8; but I just discovered it, thanks to a pointer from thelongthread, who posted her own little sweeties made from the pattern (below). Get the details on Orange Flower’s blog.
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Nov
18
Video tute: Using a rotary cutter
November 18, 2008 | 1 Comment
Chris of Online Quilting blog is sharing a video tutorial for newbies to rotary cutting. Chris shows the basic tools and techniques for accurate, efficient cutting in an easy-to-follow format. See the tutorial.
Many thanks to Mishka of Quilting Gallery for pointing out this resource.
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Nov
18
Simply sweet SRE stockings
November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The pattern for these sweet linen Christmas stockings is free from Martha Stewart, and so is the simple poinsettia motif for silk-ribbon embroidery. Get the details.
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Nov
18
Quilt giveaway on Simplify
November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Camille Roskelley of Simplify blog (and thimbleblossoms) is sponsoring an awesome giveaway. You could win the quilt pattern of your choice made up - by Camille! - in the fabrics of her choice. Rush over to Simplify and see the rules. Be sure to enter before November 24.
Many thanks to Plumcute Designs for pointing out [...]
Nov
18
Christmas is coming up roses
November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Ooooooooo! Betz White is sharing instructions for a felt-rose Christmas tree based on her popular pomander pattern. Get the details.
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