Stitch this adorable ladybug from the free chart offered by sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog. Thanks so much, sarajessica! Get the chart.… Read More ...

Marilee of Yarnplayer Arts blog is joining in on the One World – One Heart giveaway, and you just won’t believe her prizes: a copy of her book, Boutique Tatting; skeins of her solid and variegated hand-dyed threads in the … Read More ...

Kim of Bitty Bits & Pieces blog has a double giveaway in honor of her 100th post. Prize one: a valentine mini purse filled with a mini charm pack of 100 2-1/2″x2-1/2″ squares of valentine fabric (shown here). Prize two: … Read More ...

I enjoy following Carol-Anne Conway‘s posts on Threads Across the Web blog about her meticulous, elegant Japanese goldwork embroidery. I don’t know if I’ll ever be brave enough to attempt masterwork such as the piece shown here; but I … Read More ...

These sweet kissy pincushions are the perfect valentine gift for your stitchy friends. You can pick them up from the Etsy shop of Pimp Stitch diva Lauren Brandy. See the shop.… Read More ...

If Lindsay Taylor weren’t so much younger than me, I’d want to grow up to be her. Her textile arts are astonishing – fanciful yet realistic, many layered, and supremely detailed. She says,

My creations start to grow with the

Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery has posted a product review on SWAKembroidery.com for vilene stabilizer. She says,

This product is called Vilene and is a water-soluble stabilizer. This stabilizer is different because it looks and acts like a tear-away

Check IndieShopping blog for an awesome giveaway:

We are giving away one of Sublime Stitching’s fantastic Craft Pads! What is a Craft Pad you ask? It is a book filled with over 70 transfer patterns including 25 brand new designs.

Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint blog taught a workshop last weekend on designing and painting your own needlepoint canvas. She’s kindly sharing her materials list and instructions! Get all the details.… Read More ...

Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics’ blog, Making It Fun, suggests using the new Messy Hands fabric line with patterns by Heather Bailey and Joanna (stardust shoes) to create these charming baby and toddler accessories. Find out … Read More ...

Australian designer Tracey Petersen has a quilt concept you’re going to love. She says her Imagine That quilts…

…are a new concept in quilted wallhangings for children. I have created imaginary scenes around a photograph of a child’s face printed

Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs is sharing this sweet vintage pattern for your Easter stitching pleasure. Get the pattern.… Read More ...