Patsy of Patsy Thompson Designs is sharing the details of how to do her EKG stitch for finishing applique. She says it’s easy as pie. And you don’t need an embroidery machine for this great design detail. See the tute… Read More ...
Doing the quilt math
Joan of Quilting on a Budget blog has made some interesting observations about the cost of using precut fabric bits such as jelly rolls and charm packs. She’s kindly done the math for us, and the results are eye opening. … Read More ...
Mega quilting giveaway
Jackie of Canton Village Quilt Works is sponsoring an awesome giveaway in honor of her 100th post. The prizes will knock you out!
First prize: Free edge-to-edge quilting on any unfinished top up to twin size.
Second prize: Free edge-to-edge … Read More ...
Quilters: Join Project Improv
You’ll want to read what Jacquie of Tallgrass Prairie Studio has to say about the trend toward improvisational quilting. And I know lots of quilters are going to get behind Jacquie’s Project Improv, a year-long opportunity that she’s hosting. Jacquie … Read More ...
Happy dancing
I have Internet! It’s true! I can hardly believe it. After nearly a month of bad weather, mix-ups, and dealing with cranky service personnel, I finally have an at-home connection again. I’m so glad to be back in cyberland, I … Read More ...
Quilt pattern giveaway
Heather Mulder Peterson of Trends and Traditions blog is offering two great treats to celebrate the new year. First, she gives us an excellent tute on her wise, efficient method for hand-sewing quilt binding. Then she invites us to enter … Read More ...
Free chart: New Year’s wish
The Sampler Girl is sharing this beautiful pattern on her blog, At the Honeysuckle Tree. Just in time for some New Year’s stitching! Get the chart.… Read More ...
Enter the Pfaff Challenge
May 15, 2009, is the deadline for entering the Pfaff Art Embroidery Challenge 2009. The call for entries says,
… Read More ...The PFAFF® Art Embroidery Challenge is a truly global competition judged by an international jury. The works are created predominantly
Wow: Wooden quilt
This astonishing art is the work of Fraser Smith. Fat Tuesday is carved wood, oil stain, and mixed media. That’s right. This quilt is a wood carving. ctpubblog says, “Every detail is complete, right down to the dimples caused … Read More ...
Free pattern: Singing Sues
Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another of her adorable Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns. This time, Sue and Hannah are sharing a hymnbook. So sweet. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around … Read More ...
Tutorial: Love birds
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and spring soon to follow (in the northern hemisphere), you’re going to need Pretty Ditty‘s Woodland Love Birds tutorial. Imagine slightly different colors and embellishments. Now…don’t you feel the need to make … Read More ...
Tie on a few yoyos
Sheila of Cheeky Magpie blog has come up with a charming application for fabric yoyos. She joined vintage yoyos she discovered in a thrift store into a colorful scarf. See her post.… Read More ...
Free bird templates
tricia-rennea is sharing these original bird templates. She suggests cutting them out of paper, which would be adorable. But I can also see them cut out of felt and embellished with embroidery and beads. Or you could use them as … Read More ...
Anxiety-free quilt calculations
Judy Laquidara of Patchwork Times blog has invited quilters to join her in a year of stash busting. If you want to take part and you’d like to track your yardage, but the prospect of all those calculations gives you … Read More ...
Free vintage embroidery patterns: Kittens and teddy
In case you missed it in the holiday hubbub, doe-c-doe shared two adorable vintage patterns this week. You’ll want to add them to your collection. Get the patterns.… Read More ...