Allison Ann Aller, whose Allie’s in Stitches blog is featured frequently on CraftGossip’s Needlework News, has won first place in the My Quilts/Our History contest of The Alliance for American Quilts. You can see the announcement on the Alliance’s … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted star in clovers
Jon Yusoff is sharing another of her fabulous tatting patterns on her Jon’s Patterns Page blog. This is a two-shuttle design. If you use size 20 thread, the finished design will measure about 6.5 inches (16 cm). Get the pattern… Read More ...
Vintage fabric giveaway
Gillian of Silly Gilly is giving away this far-out bit of vintage 70s fabric. To get in the running, comment on her blog post before 9:00 p.m. Adelaide time on Thursday.… Read More ...
Make a needlepoint pillow
What are you going to do with that awesome square of stitching you just finished? Don’t let it languish in a dark closet. Make it into a pillow! A tutorial on WikiHow shows you how.
Thanks to Janet Perry… Read More ...
Free easy pattern: Needlepoint pumpkin
Tracy Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, recommends this easy pumpkin-magnet pattern as a first project for a young stitcher. She says, “There is almost nothing more rewarding than sitting to teach a child to needlepoint.” So … Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Bluebird
I think this must be a portrait of the Bluebird of Happiness because it sure makes me happy! Emily of The Floss Box designed this lovely embroidery pattern, and she’s sharing it on her blog. Doesn’t her stitched sample make … Read More ...
On the mend
Please forgive my absence the past few days. I’ve had an eye ailment that has kept me away from the computer. But I’ll be back tomorrow with some Needlework News for ya!
Denise… Read More ...
Make a shirt-pocket quilt
Jill of Homemade by Jill blog just finished this excellent quilt pieced from and backed with upcycled shirts from her dear one’s closet! Jill says she plans to hang it in her nursery where “it will be perfect for holding … Read More ...
Swap to your heart’s content
For years, now, my friend Kimberly has been a swap goddess. I watch from a slight distance as she adeptly invites, organizes, and conducts craft swaps with cyber friends from around the globe. Some of her swap buddies have become … Read More ...
Free online quilting magazine
The electronic version Down Under Quilts is now available free. Subscribe to DUQ’s free digital magazine service to view the latest issue online.
Thanks to kath_red of whip up blog for pointing out this great resource.… Read More ...
Tips: Machine embroidery on knits
Tiffanie‘s recent post on Sewforless.com‘s blog will have machine embroiderers bookmarking like crazy. She offers excellent tips (clearly based on personal experience) for embroidering on knits. Take a look.
Looking for more Machine Embroidery patterns and files? … Read More ...
Free pattern: Farmgirl Sues
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing this embroidery pattern for a couple of classic Sunbonnet Sues feeding their hen and chicks. Too cute! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted pumpkin
The pattern for this lacy little pumpkin designed by Sherry Matthews is available free at CQMagOnline.com. Get the pattern.
Thanks to Melinda of The Stitching Thread blog for pointing out this find. Nice work on your rendition of this … Read More ...
Get in on the fall quilting giveaways
Debi of Quilting with Debi blog has put together the Fall Into Fall Quilters Blog Giveaway. Go to the group site and click the blog titles in the right sidebar to see the giveaways on the participants’ blogs. There … Read More ...
Crazy quilters: Heads-up!
The Bloggers Who Embellish web ring is moving to a new host site. If your blog is part of the ring, you’ll need to set up a new account, register your website, and get and paste new code. Whether you’re … Read More ...
