Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch. Before elastic, smocking was commonly used in cuffs, bodices, and necklines in garments where buttons were undesirable. Smocking developed in England and has … Read More ...

This tissue box cover is a little kitsch but could be just the thing your looking for to get you started in canvas work this year.

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Fight Breast Cancer with Your Own Two Hands!

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, TNNA is partnering with WIN Against Breast Cancer in an effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and education.

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This quilted tic tac toe mat is great for your children, grandchildren or bored adults on road trips. Cotton Spice.com has a free step by step tutorial showing you just how to make it.

Are you a bit of a wine’o? If you need to take your wine with you wherever you go, Or just want a beautiful presentation bag for host gifts then how about stitching up this wine tote.
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Ms. Ayako Otsuka is an embroidery designer from Japan her work has been showcased all around the world and some samples can be seen in her online gallery.  She is well known as an instructor for a Japanese broadcasting … Read More ...

These cell phone pouches are an ideal addition to your quilted tote or purse and a great way to show off your quilting talents as you whip it out to make a call. Cotton Spice.com has a free step by … Read More ...

This year Stoney Creek Collections is proud to present the 2008 Stitching Jubilee at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Come and join us for good times and learning new techniques.

The Stitching Jubilee has been … Read More ...

With Love Tote Bag Pattern From lazygirldesigns.com

Make this tote bag in an hour from one yard of fabric !!

It’s the right size for use as a gift bag, day bag or a shopping bag.

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 Looking for that special Christmas Card but can’t find the perfect one?

then how about having a few late nights or early morning’s and whipping up a few

of these. (it’s not too late)

Stitched Christmas Cards Tutorial from Cottonspice.com… Read More ...

Cinderberry stitches Shared a photo of the Ginger & Spice tote bag (designed by Cinderberry stitches ) which features yo yo’s made from Cinderberry’s free yo yo making tutorial. As pre-warned on the blog, yo yo making can be … Read More ...

Needlepoint Postcard kits are a fun way to introduce friends and family to needlwork. They are also a great project for car trips or plane trips.

The fun and funky designs will appeal to all ages including tweens and teens … Read More ...

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win $5000!

OLFA will be sponsoring a Second Annual Young Designers Okada Award competition, again under the auspices of the American Quilter’s Society. The competition is designed to encourage a new generation of quilters between … Read More ...