In preparation for entering the Redlands Art Association Mini Multi Media show, Candy of Candied Fabrics blog built this little quilted dwelling. She says this project was an experiment in which she taught herself the construction methods she will need … Read More ...
Free pattern: Prick-and-stitch valentine
DJ of Prick and Stitch Is My Craft blog is sharing the pattern for this sweet stitched-on-paper valentine. She says it’s easy! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Goodies from Mary’s stash
This month’s stash giveaway at Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog includes Helen M. Stevens Embroidered Gardens and some stunning fibers and embellishments. The contest ends tomorrow – February 4 – at 5:00 a.m. Central USA time. So go … Read More ...
Giveaway at Bee Square
The busy bees over at Bee Square Fabrics are having another giveaway. This time, the prize is a half-yard of this boy-friendly Minny Muu fabric from Lecien. The winner will be chosen at random on February 9. Go to the … Read More ...
Heat up your valentine
Are you trying to come up with a thoughtful but not-too-mushy valentine gift for your child’s teacher or a woman friend? Make an embroidered wheat sack! The SWAK Embroidery Blog tells us,
… Read More ...Filled with wheat and a few drops of
Free chart: Asian fan
This week’s freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-Stiching.com is this sweet Asian-inspired fan design by Sue Page. The site says, “This pretty design would look perfect mounted on a handbag or mirror.” Get the chart.… Read More ...
Do-si-do to the Texas Sew Down
Here’s some great news from Designs in Machine Embroidery magazine:
… Read More ...Join us for the first annual Texas Sew Down event in Grapevine…The Texas Sew Down will feature dynamic seminars presented by five of the industry’s most sought-after experts: Eileen Roche,
Stumpwork by Apol
These adorable seasonal stumpwork creations by Apol Lejano-Massebieau of La Pomme blog will be included in the Forget Me-Not show at Gallery Hanahou in New York beginning February 6. I wish I could be there to see them in person!… Read More ...
Great idea: Quilted photo frames
Christina of The Sometimes Crafter blog created this beautiful wall hanging from a Fiskars tutorial, some 1930s repro prints and Amy Butler solids, and Printed Treasures printer-fabric sheets. Beautiful! Get the details.… Read More ...
Valentine stitchery with a trap
This brilliant bit of valentine stitchery is the work of MarieLynn. I love the idea of trapping the lock and key behind tulle. In fact, I’m totally planning to steal her idea for some of my personal valentines. See … Read More ...
Shop review: The Rabbit’s Lair
CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver and I are old friends. We live in the same town in Central Arkansas, USA. We both have Southern accents. So when she told me about a fabulous quilt shop that she and our mutual … Read More ...
Help Sarah use angelina fibers
… Read More ...I am new at using angelina fibres. I want to attach some “calypso blue” crimped fibres to a pictorial quilt to illustrate the sparkle on the sea. I don’t want the strands to go in all directions
Mega giveaway at Urban Threads
Check out this message from Urban Threads:
… Read More ...Urban Threads loves crafters! And to show our affection, we’re giving away a mother lode of craft goodies – the machine-embroidered bag featured in our magazine ads; a $100 gift certificate for machine
What would Jack do?
Even Star is rockin this yummy cross-stitch rendering of Keifer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer character from TV’s 24. Get it. You’re going to want to see Even Star’s whole photo stream.
Many thanks to AbiSilvester of Crafty Crafty for … Read More ...
Stitch tip: Chicken scratch Embroidery hearts
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog has figured out how to chickenscratch loopy hearts. Cool! Get the details.
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch embroidery? Check out these articles we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by … Read More ...