stitch spectacular blog is featuring the exquisite embroidery of Audrey Wagner of Savannah, Georgia, USA. Shown here is a page from a handbound book of small works. See more photos and read about Audrey’s work.… Read More ...

Elizabeth of oh, fransson! blog is now a columnist for Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. Each month, her Fabric Focus article will offer a project that features one of the site’s current fabric collections. The first article in the series highlights … Read More ...

sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog is sharing this adorable matrioshka doll pattern for cross-stitch or needlepoint. Trendy and adorable! Get the pattern.… Read More ...

Wee Care is a project of the Smocking Arts Guild of America. The project site says,

SAGA members sew and smock simple bishop-designed gowns and donate them to local hospitals to clothe babies who die at birth or shortly

In February’s Women On Quilts event, Kimberly Wulfert will interview Beth Davis and Karen Parrett about starting a quilt study group. Beth and Karen founded the Vintage Quilt Study Group of New York, which investigates antique quilts and their history. … Read More ...

Learn how to create a reverse-applique monogram with an excellent tutorial from tiny Decor blog. See the tute.

Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this great resource.… Read More ...

Jhoanna of One Red Robin blog is sharing her original embroidery pattern, Little Mushroom Girl & Bunny. Yea! Download the PDF file.… Read More ...

If you’ve been dying to try a bit of goldwork but you worried about investing in a lot of specialized tools, you’ll love Mary Corbet‘s advice. Last Friday’s post on Needle ‘n’ Thread blog details the tools you need … Read More ...

Whoa! Look what Pamela Priday did with a paper napkin! See more of her artistic adventures on her new blog, Crafty Quilting.

Many thanks to Erica Spinks of Creative Dabbling blog for pointing out this great resource.… Read More ...

Do half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles have you stumped? Quilter Going Bananas makes them easy for you with her well-illustrated tutorial. See the tute.… Read More ...

Oooooooo! Look what Magpie Sue is giving away. If you’d like to get your hands on this sweet green bird, go to From the Magpie’s Nest and follow the rules. The contest ends at 7 (Pacific USA time) Saturday, … Read More ...

Jenny B of Allsorts blog has just released set two of her Pretty Maids in a Row embroidery-pattern series. She says,

This group consists of Lucia from Spain, Eleni from Greece, Ines from Portugal, Paola from Italy, and Mollie from

Turn your wee one into a princess or fairy! Follow Kawaii Crafter‘s free tutorial on Zakka Life to stitch this simple felt princess wand. See the tute.… Read More ...

Jan of Thread Medley blog has been exploring Moroccan themes in needlepoint for some time. Her latest venture is an experiment with the stylized designs that are used in henna hand tattoos. Fascinating! Back up to the first post on … Read More ...