I love vintage linens; but I hold back from stashing them because I’m never sure what to do with them (other than touch them, admire them, and tuck them safely in drawers). Cathy K of Crazy by Design blog has … Read More ...
Great idea: Penny rug necklaces
Cat of Baumcat blog is using her penny-rug skills to create innovative jewelry. Take a look.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Simply Hearts table runner
The pattern for this beautiful patchwork table runner is available free (for personal use) from Cottage Quilt Designs. Get the pattern. Many thanks to Mishka at Quilting Gallery blog for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cozy fall patchwork wreath
J. Casa of JCasa::handmade blog is sharing a tutorial for this simple, elegant, and homey patchwork wreath. Wouldn’t this be the perfect touch for your entry this fall? See the tutorial.… Read More ...
New freebie site for needlepoint
Judy Harper, whom you probably know from her Elegant Whimsies web site and her POSSIBILITIES, etc.! blog, has now opened a blog called FREEBIES, etc.! As you’ve probably guessed, the new blog is a dwelling place for patterns and … Read More ...
Free pattern: Valentine quilt
It’s not too early to be thinking about Valentine’s Day, especially if you want to handmake something for your sweetheart. How about this cheerful mini wall quilt from FreePatterns.com! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
New home for Portobellopixie
Designer Sandi Henderson, aka Portobellopixie, has a new web site. It’s clean, colorful, and inspiring – everything you’d expect from Sandi. Check it out.… Read More ...
the long thread has gone squirrely
the long thread has two recent squirrel-related posts that just knock me out. On September 22, she posted a tute for dreamy no-sew applique (top photo). Then on September 24, she posted the machine-applique version. These squirrels are so … Read More ...
Quilting tips: Borders and pins
Judy Laquidara of Patchwork Times blog has a couple of nifty tips for quilters – one for marking borders, and one for avoiding extra steps to chase pins. See the article.… Read More ...
Gettin’ flossy with Lauren
Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy has posted a great article discussing the pros and cons of the most commonly used embroidery threads. Now I need a lot of rayon floss. Seriously. See the article.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Tilleke Schwarz
The embroidered collages of Tilleke Schwarz will give you the urge to improvise, experiment, and take joy in stitching. See a review of her work on stitch spectacular blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted flowers
Mary Ray of CraftStylish gives us the step-by-step for making “really fast and easy” quilted flowers. Aren’t these dazzling? See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt needle book
Kayte Terry of CraftStylish shows us how to make this dear needle book from felt scraps. I love the felt flowers so hard! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Stitch for the Cure with Orna
Orna Willis of Ornaments blog is this year’s designer for the Stitch for the Cure event of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild. Orna says on her blog, “Every year the Shenandoah guild asks a designer to … Read More ...
Go to a needlework show – on line!
The Needlework Show is now live on line. Sales are wholesale only; but even if you’re not eligible to purchase, there’s plenty on this site to keep you clicking. The site tells general viewers, “When you see something you like, … Read More ...
