Sarajessica of Cross Me Not is sharing her original pattern for this cross-stitch umbrella. You need a wee red bumbershoot!! Get the chart.… Read More ...

Here’s the latest CQ foundation block from Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART. Isn’t it…well…darling! Janet says,

Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us an elegant yet simple embroidery fill using seed stitch to “take the background further back” and make the focal element stand out more. Get the details.… Read More ...

Jude Hill‘s needlework is so beautiful — and original — it makes me ache. Here’s a new piece in her new medium-sized mini-quilt group, somewhere Under the rainbow. She says it will be available on Etsy “with the new … Read More ...

In a guest post on Bernina Blog, Nancy Bednar shows off a gorgeous table runner she created using the Bernina 830’s Endless Embroidery feature. See the post.… Read More ...

Cynthia of Cyn Stitches advises:

The Calloway Gardens School of Needle Arts has just finalized the details of the course descriptions for the classes that will be offered in January, 2010.

Not only will there be 13 days of needlework

Paper artist Donna Downey has created the most beautiful apron ever. Seriously. I can sneak it into my blog because it incorporates some magical embroidery and poetry-applique. But it’s so much more than that — a translation of Donna’s … Read More ...

Ooooooooooo. It’s possible to make yo-yos from newspaper. Think of the artistic (and fun) possibilities! Find out how from Zakka Life.… Read More ...

This needlework tidbit is so delicious, I almost want to eat it. Annica of Fabulous Threads whipped up a needlefelted confection in luscious colors, frosted it machine stitching, and topped it off with French knot sprinkles. See more on Annica’s … Read More ...

Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor at About.com designed this sweet sampler and is sharing it with her readers. She says,

The…pattern uses a good number of specialty stitches. It will be a fun project for learning some new stitches if

Stitchers are hot, and we know it! So what could be a more perfect carryall for your embroidery projects and supplies than one of these tote bags. Doe-c-doe is giving away these two bags plus two others that are just … Read More ...

Australian needlework publisher Country Bumpkin is having a huge clearance sale with up to 50% off books, 35% off magazines, 40% off patterns, and 60% off fabrics. Find out more.… Read More ...

Stitch up this sweet ducky for a wee one in your life. The design is by Maria Kelly, and the chart is free from The Chart Shop. Get the chart.… Read More ...

Di van Niekerk is celebrating the 21st birthday of Crafts Unlimited with lots of goodies for her customers. In addition to a 21%-off sale on the company’s best-selling designs, Di is offering this beautiful Memories design with every order. Find … Read More ...