Pat Winter has started a new blog that focuses strictly on the crazy-quilting classes she offers — making it easier for us to locate the course information and sign up! Go see Pat Winter’s Crazy Gatherings.… Read More ...
Tutorials you may have missed
Embroidery Techniques and Tutorials
There are many different embroidery stitches available to embroidery enthusiasts, and each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we will share some of the most popular embroidery stitches, as well as … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns you may have missed
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric collage
Get the lowdown on fabric collage techniques from Nicole Licht (astulabee), whose tutorial recreates her Etsy workshop. Even if you’re new to stitching, she’ll make you want to try this! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Dimensional flower
Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) shows us how to stitch a dimensional flower inspired by 3D blooms on a vintage crazy quilt. You’ll appreciate her photos and meticulous step-by-step explanation. See the tute.
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Herb embroidery patterns — and a deal!
Carina (of Carina’s craftblog) created these beautiful herb embroidery patterns, and she’s offering us a deal. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Five of them: sage, oregano, parsley, chervil and basil. Available in the shop, of course. This week only (until Sunday)
Free embroidery patterns from Sarah Jane
As part of its Month of Hand Sewing series, Sew, Mama, Sew! is featuring special, original embroidery designs from Sara Jane Studios. You’re going to love them! Get the PDF downloads.… Read More ...
Free tatting pattern: Mushrooms
Heather Johnston (aka The Tarnished Tatter) is sharing her original mushroom pattern in two sizes. See the pattern.… Read More ...
Blooming CQ seam treatment
I’m in love with this simple but effective seam treament from SharonB‘s CQ Detail series. I’ve flipped the image upside down (forgive me, Sharon) to emphasize the flower-bloom quality of this treatment. While it totally works for crazy-quilting, this … Read More ...
Free Button Buddies patterns from Wild Olive
Click over to Wild Olive and pick up Mollie‘s free “workshop” for August, Button Buddies Embroidery. Stitch hedgehogs, bunnies, owls, squirrels, bears, and raccoons, each with a pretty spare button as its tummy. Adorable! Get the PDF download.… Read More ...
Embroidered book bindings
Needleprint blog treats us to a bit of the history and some engaging photos of embroidered book bindings. It also points us to a free PDF of English Embroidered Bookbindings by Cyril Davenport, published in 1899, available from Project Gutenberg. … Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Horses
doe-c-doe has another vintage horse portrait for us! Get the pattern (free for your personal use) from her blog.… Read More ...
Free spooky stitchery from Urban Threads
Just got this excellent news from Karline of UT:
… Read More ...Urban Threads has released a new free design perfect for spooky and bookish types, in honor of horror master H.P. Lovecraft’s 119th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 20! A line from a
Free chart: Forget-me-not bookmark
Enjoy stitching this sweet forget-me-not bookmark. The original design is free for your personal use from Happy Threads. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Eye candy: BJP finishes
Robin Atkins (Beadlust) reviews how participants in last year’s Bead Journal Project finished their works for display — with scads of fabulous photos. I accidentally spent a half-hour with this post, studying details, absorbing colors, admiring ingenuity, and … Read More ...