Ruth Perry of Celtic Tatting blog is sharing her pattern for this lovely Star of David. Get the instructions.… Read More ...
Giving away the wealth
Noreen of Hankering for Yarn blog is having eight giveaways! Count them – eight! You can enter each one as often as you like. All end October 31 and are open to readers in Canada and the USA. See the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pulled threadwork on linen
Meri of Alguhas de Meri blog is sharing her pulled-thread techniques for making linen towels. Wow. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
More October linky love
(1) Sarah Jane King posted a guest article on Quilting Gallery about a new online quilting community called My Quilt Patch.
(2) EQ Blog told us about Cheryl Malkowski‘s new book, Quilt-O-Grams.
(3) Serena of Embroidery Treasures… Read More ...
Free quilt pattern: Above the Buffet
Marin & Colusa are offering a free block-of-the-month quilt pattern, and it’s a winner. Above the Buffet adds another bit to the still life each month. Get the patterns.
And many thanks to Mishka of Quilting Gallery for tipping … Read More ...
New: Arabella from Pat Sloan
Pat Sloan‘s new Arabella collection of fabrics and patterns is being offered at the fall quilt market. Watch for them soon at your favorite local store and on line. In the meantime, find out more on Pat’s blog.… Read More ...
Free patterns: More trick-or-treat kids
Number 7 in the Trick or Treat Kids series of free patterns from Gayle of sentimental stitches is this little cutie. Get the pattern. And see the whole series on Gayle’s blog.… Read More ...
New lists from Janet Perry
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has added several new directories of free patterns to her All About Needlepoint site:
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- Bookmarks
- Coasters
- Fashion Accessories
- Miscellaneous (everything that didn’t fit in other places)
- Stitches – Patterns that highlight a stitch
Product review: Soy Luster thread
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has tried the new Soy Luster threads (yes…made from soy), and she gives us a thorough review. See the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Needlepoint border
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog is sharing a method for adding a border to your finished needlepoint projects. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy quilt-hanging sleeve
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing a tutorial for an easy method of attaching a hanging sleeve to the back of your quilt. See the tute.… Read More ...
October linky love – Free Patterns
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(1) Jenclair of Bayou Quilts showed us an original appliqued pillow that just sings.
(2) Lazy Gal Tonya reminded us of her tutorial for piecing faces – like … Read More ...
New line from Holly Holderman
Holy mackeroly! I love Holly Holderman‘s Doll Dresses line for Lakehouse Dry Goods so much, I could almost eat it.… Read More ...
Beautiful: Altered sweatshirt
Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches blog has finished her latest improvisational work: a sweatshirt jacket like none you’ve ever seen before. The embellishments include needle felting (both silk and wool), appliqued handmade silk leaves, embroidery, and beading. Check out … Read More ...
New tool: Spiral eye needles
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has posted the results of her test of the new Spiral eye needles. Since I have both a tremor and a nickel allergy, these needles appear to have been made for me! … Read More ...
