Anne S has posted a tutorial on Focus on Finishing blog for transforming a small piece of needlework into an embellished bag like the one shown here. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Edging patterns galore
Gina of Threads of a Tatting Goddess blog is spoiling her readers with free patterns for these four beautiful tatted edgings. See Gina’s blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidering on knitting
Tamie Snow, one of the Pimp Stitch embroidery divas, is sharing a tutorial for embroidering on knitted or crocheted garments. Yes! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric pumpkins
Welcome the harvest season by making some of these awesome fabric pumpkins to decorate your home. Erin Schlosser of schlosserdesigns blog is sharing her pattern and tutorial, and she notes that the pattern can be scaled up or down to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Soft-sculpture bird
Nellie of Nellie’s Needles blog is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this trendy bird sculpture. I think I need a whole flock! Get the details. And thanks so much, Nellie!… Read More ...
Pretty pear from UK lass
Dawn of UK lass in US blog has posted her pattern for this awesome pear pincushion. Get the pattern.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing blog for the link.… Read More ...
New lace-blocking technique
cwkntitnut has posted an Instructables tutorial for blocking lace with welding rods instead of pins. Check it out.… Read More ...
Quilt tutorial: Summer Winds
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, has posted a free pattern for her Summer Winds quilt block. Janet points out that Summer Winds is a nine-patch block and is entirely rotary cut and quick pieced. Get the … Read More ...
Include quilting in memory books
Mary Emma Allen of Quilting and Patchwork blog has posted some thoughts about including quilting in memory books for Alzheimer’s patients. Enjoy the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cruzin’ Along quilt
Lyn Brown of The LynBrown.com Quilt Blog is posting a quilt-along tutorial for this awesome jelly-roll quilt. See the supply list. And see the first lesson. Additional lessons will be posted weekly. Wooohoooo! Lyn rocks!… Read More ...
Book of tatted flowers is coming soon
Linda S. Davies, aka Tattyhead, has a new book in the offing: Summer Collection of Tatted Flowers. You can see previews of some of the designs on her blog. Linda, these blossoms are breathtaking! I can’t wait … Read More ...
Reclaiming a damaged quilt
Nicki of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams found a piece of a quilt at a yard sale and upcycled it into these swank Christmas ornaments. Embellished with beads, threads, ribbon, and bits of her hand-dyed lace, they have become keepsake treasures. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork kiddie couture
Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts blog designed this adorable patchwork pillowcase dress for her wee one. And she’s sharing her secrets! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Back-to-school chic: Embroidered book covers
Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish combines a bit of machine embroidery with a bit of serging to produce fabric book covers that will protect your kid’s texts in style. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Reverse-applique curtains
Sew, Mama, Sew‘s sewing-for-the-home series is rockin my socks off. In the September 12 post, Rachel of Design Fix walks us through the steps of embellishing simple curtain panels with reverse applique. Sooooo pretty! Get all the details.… Read More ...
