Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish has posted a tutorial for creating these beautiful napkin rings with free-standing machine-embroidered lace. See the lesson.… Read More ...
Birthday greetings to Shining Needle Society
Gay Ann Rogers shares this news:
… Read More ...Today is Shining Needle Society’s First Birthday. A year ago today Kate Gaunt and Marie-Therese Baker opened Shining Needle Society’s first classroom and invited 200 people from my Yahoo chatroom to join. In
Free patterns: Penguins and gnomes
Kandra of Sublime Sisters blog has posted a couple of free embroidery patterns that will rock your socks. If you think this little gnome is cute, go check out the penguin love! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Dire warning from Urban Threads
Niamh of Urban Threads has posted a tutorial for this awesome portable craft kit. “You have to have this little kit with you,” she says. “Apparently the other option is fatal.” Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Don’t miss these links
(1) Mary Ray of CraftStylish shows us her machine-stitched trapunto technique.
(2) Helen Stubbings of Hugs from Helen blog is showing off lots of her new patterns.
(3) Tracy’s Needlepoing Blog offers us a review of William Morris … Read More ...
The ins and outs of fusible interfacing
Pink Chalk Studio has posted an awesomely thorough tutorial about fusible interfacing – its uses and pitfalls. She takes the scary right out of the process. Go see what I mean.
And thanks to NyteRayn of elemental blog for … Read More ...
Tula Pink’s new Neptune
Tula Pink is giving us a peek at her new fabric line, Neptune, for Moda. I can’t wait to nab these. I want them all!… Read More ...
Valuing color
If you need to know the basics (or would enjoy a refresher) about the importance of color value in quilting, Janet Wickell of About.com has got you covered. See Janet’s article.… Read More ...
The strip that binds
Amandajean of Crazy Mom Quilts has posted an excellent tutorial for making and applying continuous crossgrain quilt binding. I love that she makes the whole process so clear and easy. See the tute.… Read More ...
Drawing a needlepoint circle
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! coaches us on how to draw a perfect circle on needlepoint canvas. It’s not as obvious as you might think. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Old + old = new
Amy of Early Bird Special blog appliqued bits of vintage embroidered napkins to “a tired old cardigan.” Now the old pieces form a new and stylish whole. Get all the details.
And thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for … Read More ...
Do you know what Alexander Henry looks like?
Surprise! Half of Alexander Henry is female! Kim of True Up blog has posted a great article about the brother-and-sister team, Nicole and Phillip de Leon, who are the force behind Alexander Henry Fabrics. Unpretentious and wonderful! Before, … Read More ...
Did you see these?
(1) Bee Square Fabrics is giving away four half-yard cuts of Zazu fabric by Tina Givens. Enter before November 3.
(2) LollyChops is sharing patterns for fall leaf appliques or cut-outs and Wendy the Bird.
(3) Stacy Hillmer… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered needlebook
Mary Corbet describes how she created this exquisite felt needlebook on her blog, Needle ‘n’ Thread. I’m not sure Mary would call this article a tutorial, but it works quite well as one. And you’ll chuckle, as I did, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pincushion cuff
Keyka blog has posted a tutorial for this clever and handy pin cushion cuff. See the lesson.
And thanks to craftapalooza of whip up blog for pointing out this find.… Read More ...