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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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