Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing her pattern for the Yankee Puzzle Block Quilt. This is a great pattern, she says, for beginning quilters. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Breathtaking fabric giveaway
FQ giveaway on Fabricmom
Fabricmom‘s last fat-quarter giveaway of the year ends December 26. Enter to win this precious purple fabric.… Read More ...
Fab giveaway from Lady Shuttlemaker
Oh, my goodness! Lady Shuttlemaker is giving away one of her fabulous, unique, handmade ceramic tatting shuttles. Her shuttles are works of art in themselves, and their retail value is about $50. If you tat at all, you have to … Read More ...
Quick! Enter to win FQs!
Julia of Scrap Happy Quilter blog is commemorating her 100th post by giving away a fat-quarter bundle of Thimbleberries’ Snow Bird. The winner will be picked tonight, December 19. So go enter now!… Read More ...
Pattern giveaway at Quilts and Creativity
Maria Peagler is having a giveaway for each of the 12 days of Christmas. And today two readers will win. The prizes: the Strawberry Jellies quilt pattern from Me & My Sister Designs, and two Oh So Charming patterns from … Read More ...
FQ giveaway at Bee Square
You could win a fat quarter of this adorable Japanese fabric, Sweet Sweets, from Bee Square blog. Enter before December 22. Get the details.… Read More ...
Biggo Nicki Lee giveaway
How much do you love Nicki Lee‘s hand-dyed laces? You could win some. In fact, you could win a whole CQ stash that also includes glass beads, charms, gold and copper threads, buttons, polymer clay floral beads, trims, white … Read More ...
Stupid, stupid weather
Yesterday was supposed to be the day. I was supposed to get my new, improved TV service and high-class, wi-fi Internet. But we had a sleet storm the night before; and, though he tried valiantly and called me repeatedly to … Read More ...
What’s new at FREEBIES, etc.!
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! has been churning out needlepoint tutes, tips, and patterns so quickly that I haven’t been able to keep up! Pour yourself a cup of coffee and spend a little time on her site. If you’re like … Read More ...
Free pattern catch-up
his roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at the … Read More ...
Free ornament pattern from Sandi Henderson
Designer Sandi Henderson (aka Portobello Pixie) is starting a new holiday tradition: a free ornament pattern each year. First in the series is the Birds of a Feather felt birdie that, Sandi says, is a perfect “couch project.” It’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fast stitched cards
You’re running out of time to make and mail handcrafted Christmas cards. Don’t worry. Fern of Craft Blog has a solution. With a few simple supplies and a sewing machine, you can have lots of sweet handmade cards ready to … Read More ...
Free patterns: Cross-stitch on gingham
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt gift-card holder
Muddlepud is sharing a timely tutorial for a cute giftwrap idea. Fancy up a gift card by presenting it in one of these cute felt folders. See the tute.… Read More ...