Look what Fiona did! She made a tiny version of a hexagon quilt block, mounted it on wool felt, added a pin back, and voila! A brooch fit for a quilter or quilt lover. Well done! You can read a … Read More ...
Register for the quilt-a-thon
Mishka of Quilting Gallery kindly posted this notice:
… Read More ...Registration is now available for this year’s Quilt-A-Thon for Victoria Quilts Canada…
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Check-in at 8:30am)
Place: Church of the Nazarene,
Inspiration: Interlacing quilt borders
Be sure to check out Donna Hussain‘s latest guest article on Rayela’s Fiber Focus blog. This time, she illustrates her ideas about making quilt borders – in particular, interlacing applique of bias tubing – with photos from her book, … Read More ...
Inspiration: Diane Redmer Moore
Diane Moore of Mountain Salt Studio has finished her first page for the 2008 Bead Journal Project, and it is spectacular. Those are delicate, tiny shells worked in with the wavelike swirls of glass beads. Be sure to see … Read More ...
Bonus from Di van Niekerk
You get a free downloadable image (with instructions) with every order from Di van Niekerk‘s Crafts Unlimited site. Her 20%-off birthday sale ends tomorrow. Hurry over and grab some bargains.… Read More ...
Free chart: Birdy Birthday
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this totally-not-ugly duckling designed by Maria Kelly. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Only 369 days till BATB 2009
Beating around the Bush, an international embroidery convention, will be held October 4 through 9, 2009, at Adelaide, South Australia.
This week’s Country Bumpkin Webletter asks,
… Read More ...Have you…
Arranged time off work or cleared your calendar from the 4th
A touch of genius: Portable all-purpose applique board
Feed Dog has put together a quilting tool that will make your mouth drop open in one of those why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moments. The tool: an all-purpose applique board made from a standard office-supply-type clipboard, a cutting mat, a sheet of sandpaper, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Flowers and grapes wall quilt
From FreePatterns.com: “Fabric yo-yos make the grapes, and folded squares create the petals on this basket-design wall quilt.” Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free needlepoint chart: Quilt block ornament
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog is sharing the chart for this beautiful needlepoint ornament. She also offers instructions, tips, and alternatives. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Free chart: Advent calendar
Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) of At the Honeysuckle Tree blog is sharing this chart for a charming advent calendar. Her blog post says, “Cross stitch this design and then add ribbon next to numbers in blocks so you can … Read More ...
You’ve never seen dolls like these!
Oh. My. Goodness. It’s no secret that I love everything Mimi Kirchner does. But her new line of tattooed-men dolls made me laugh out loud and fall in love at first sight! You can’t buy them yet – Mimi is … Read More ...
Tutorial and giveaway
In honor of her 200th post, Myra of Tactile Pleasures in Fabric blog is giving away this awesome pincushion/thread catcher. If you don’t happen to win, follow her tutorial to make one for yourself!
Thanks to Joyce at J’s Quilting … Read More ...
Brilliant! Quilt kits + tutorials
Nettie of A Quilt Is Nice blog has a stellar idea – both entrepreneurial and generous. She sells kits in her Etsy shop, nettiepete, for quilts she designs. Each kit includes precut squares, backing, and binding. And she publishes … Read More ...
Crafting for a cause: Ties That Bind
Have you been following the Ties That Bind project? If so, you know that it’s a benefit for ovarian cancer research. If not, be sure to check it out. You’ll love the art as much as the cause. Look at … Read More ...
