Fiber artist Susan Lenz is experimenting with a new project: free-motion embroidery of authentic epitaphs on the sheerest chiffon. She says,

For this installation, I want the memories to almost float in space, as if written on semi-invisible tombstones. I

Nikki Wheeler has put together a slew of hand-embroidered inchies for the swap at ArtFiber Fest. Go to her blog to see them up close and in detail. They’re so pretty, I want to eat them!… Read More ...

This exquisite, dimensional bead embroidery is the work of needle artist Susan Elliott. Watch her blog, Plays with Needles, to enjoy its development.… Read More ...

Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing a new crazy-quilt block design. She says,

Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your

A new offer from Di van Niekerk’s Crafts Unlimited:

FREE with every order that you place for more than R350.00 (about US$ 40) you will receive this gorgeous yellow topiary rose printed onto pure cotton.

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Maria del Valle of Alarttex blog is sharing her chart for her original cross-stitch composition, Home Sweet Home. Get the full-size image and tips.… Read More ...

Wow. After seeing what Judy Hartman is doing with applique, I’m going to have to find another name for the fiddly piddling I do. Just look at this portrait of her daughter, Kate, with their cat, Kristy. Judy says,

I’m

Expert tatter Marilee of Yarnplayer Arts blog is experimenting with combining bright multicolored thread and black thread to achieve a stained-glass effect. Beautiful! Read more about it.… Read More ...

I know I’ve raved before about the gorgeous crazy-quilted “inchies” produced by Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses. So please forgive me for indulging in another wiggly happy dance, but you’ll probably want to join me when you see Lisa’s … Read More ...

If you haven’t yet become a fan of Bascom Hogue‘s embroidery and other art, you must go over to his Cottonwood Diner blog and get to know him. On April 18, he posted this bit of genius — a … Read More ...

Tricia-Rennea‘s newest cupcake image is begging to be embroidered. I’m seeing a whole wardrobe of kitchen decor for a Mother’s Day gift… Get the design.… Read More ...

The April 2009 issue of CQMagOnline is live! This issue includes an abundance of exciting articles from mavens such as Allie Aller, Leslie Ehrlich, and Sharon Boggon. Find out how to add glitter to fabric and lace from Pamela Kellogg. … Read More ...

Sharon B of Pin Tangle blog is passing the word that Mary-Frances Main of Frequently Wrong But Never in Doubt has started a Twitter Twibe for crazy quilters. Get all the details from Mary-Frances’ blog.… Read More ...