Sara of Crafts of Texture blog walks us through using an embellisher machine to attach organza “flowers” to denim. Finish off with a bit of embroidery and a few beads, and you have a trendy, luxe look for pennies. See … Read More ...
Free pattern: Sweet Baby Star quilt
Pipers Girls blog is sharing the pattern for this adorably neutral baby quilt. “I make this quilt all of the time in different fabric combinations for gifts,” the blog post says. “It works for both boys and girls ( and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Honeycomb smocking
Dorie of Tumbling Blocks blog has come up with an inspired method for honeycomb smocking that involves a recycled cereal box and lots of spray starch. This rocks! See the tutorial.
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Take the Pincushion Challenge
Everybody seems to be crazy for pin cushions right now. I certainly am. The adorable designs just keep coming. And now I find out that there’s a Pincushion Challenge, which invites new designs bimonthly. The challenge site says, “Every … Read More ...
Crafting for a cause
Diane Gilleland of CraftStylish has posted an outstanding article, “Using Your Crafty Powers for Good.” Her post includes links to some organizations that seek your handmade support. Thank you, Diane!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Needle keeper
The latest design from the Stitchers’ Angel project is this awesome needle keeper by Tracy of Plumcute Designs. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Princess hat
You know those sparkly things that royalty wear on their heads? When my girls were little, they called them “princess hats.” If your princess needs a hat, apply your applique, embroidery, and sewing skills to make her an outstanding (and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine embroidery on ribbon
Use your embroidery machine to make custom ribbon for your projects! See the tutorial by Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery on SWAKembroidery.com.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More ...
Join a gingerbread needlepoint club
Little Shoppe of Stitches is introducing its 2009 Gingerbread Buddies Club. The club’s web page says,
… Read More ...Each month you will be shipped a complete kit: All kits contain one hand-painted needlepoint canvas, color photo, stitch guide with easy step-by-step
Free chart: Christmas bear
This week’s freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this precious Christmas bear by Lesley Teare. Download the chart.… Read More ...
Comfort the troops
I just read a tidbit over on CraftStylish about making quilts for American soldiers. Shannon Dennis said it so well, I want to share her words with you.
… Read More ...Quilts for Warriors is a cause all of us can sew for!
Scraps of wisdom
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, has excellent words of wisdom about scrap quilts. If you’re a clothaholic, you’ll love her advice about building a stash! See all the tips.… Read More ...
It’s time for L
The third block of Janet Perry‘s Come Stitch with Me – Celebrate sampler is available now. Needlepoint stem stitch forms a rich background for the L from Tink’s Gallery 24 alphabet. This project just gets prettier and prettier. There’s … Read More ...
Get a taste of Cherry Rolls
Cherrywood Fabrics‘ delicious quilting solids are available in Cherry Rolls – bundles of diecut 2.5″ x 44″ strips of coordinated colors. Use them the same way as jelly rolls. The colorways are almost edible. Find out more.
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Snappy scrappy chrysanthemums
Cal Patch of CraftStylish is sharing a tutorial for the easiest fabric flower yet. For just a small investment of time and effort, you get a big style payoff! See the tute.… Read More ...
