I love this happy bit of needle art. After the joyful image captured me, I found out from the accompanying text that this is the first attempt at embroidery by PJ, 8-year-old brother of Mollie Johanson (aka Wild Olive
edward and lilly are giving it away
To celebrate the 150th blog post, edward and lilly are giving away one of their charming bird ornaments. In fact, you might even win two of them. The contest ends Sunday, December 14. See the rules.… Read More ...
Bountiful embroidery giveaway
Bookwormbethie of Between the Pages blog is rockin the house for embroidery buffs with this giveaway: four Aunt Martha iron-on transfers, one Clover iron-on transfer, a package of two Aunt Martha flour-sack dish towels, a lightweight cotton tote bag, a … Read More ...
Big giveaway at Daisy Quilts
Robyn of Daisy Quilts is celebrating her blog’s first anniversary with a biggo giveaway. You could win a bag, two ornaments, a pincushion, 2 rolls of Presencia cotton sewing thread, a small cutting mat, a pattern to make bags and … Read More ...
Tutorial and giveaway at Lucykate Crafts
What could be cuter on a Christmas tree or package than this robin ornament? Amy Adams of Lucykate Crafts is sharing the pattern and instructions so you can make one of your own. And get this: She’s giving away the … Read More ...
Anniversary giveaway at Bee Square
Bee Square Fabrics is celebrating its first anniversary with an awesome giveaway: a US $50 gift certificate to the shop!!! Be sure to enter before December 8. See the rules.… Read More ...
Quick! Enter the Show + Tell giveaway
Paula Prass is joining in the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day, and you could win four fat quarters from her Flights of Fancy collection and a set of 8 matching notecards. Enter right now. The contest ends at … Read More ...
Down but not out
I’ll probably be doing fewer posts for the next couple of weeks. I’m changing out my home Internet provider, and I can’t get the services synchronized. My old service ends on December 5, but my new service doesn’t begin until … Read More ...
Free chart: Geek-ish cross-stitch
even-star is sharing this cross-stitch chart that would make a perfect cube decoration for the geek in your life. It’s sure to attract…comments. 🙂 Get the chart from Craftzine.com’s flickr pool. (Many thanks to Becky Stern for finding this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Let your baby create ornaments
Simple Beans gave her 21-month-old some muslin (ironed onto freezer paper) and some markers and let the wee one scribble artfully. Then Mom used the baby-embellished fabric to make little stuffed ornaments to tie onto gifts for her family. What … Read More ...
New: Flights of Fancy
See a preview of designer Paula Prass‘ new line for Michael Miller Fabrics, Flights of Fancy, on Paula’s blog, Show + Tell.… Read More ...
Tutorial: A Christmas tree that lights up!
Combine your machine-embroidery skills with some simple holiday hardware to produce this Christmas tree wall-hanging that actually lights up! Debbie Hicks shows us how on SWAKembroidery.com. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More ...
Free chart: Christmas candy cane
This cheerful holiday motif by Christine-Ann Martin is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com and comes with the suggestion to stitch it on a gift tag. Great idea! Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check … Read More ...
Baby owlettes from LollyChops
If you loved LollyChops‘ tute for her Abraham Owl stuffie, you are going to swoon for the new baby-owl tutorial. It’s true! The sweetie owl pattern is now available in a mini version – with added directions for … Read More ...
Free CQ block set from Victoriana
Victoriana Quilt Designs is offering the 2008 Crazy Quilting Monthly Memories blocks as a complete set through the end of December. The patterns are available free as a thank you to site visitors. Get the patterns now. And many … Read More ...
