Maureen of CrazyQstitcher blog used CQ hearts she received in a swap to make beautiful little needle books. She says, “How easy it is when someone else has done the work. All I needed to do was line each heart, … Read More ...
Free chart: Frank Herbert quote
You may have figured out from the number of links from my blog to hers that I think Connie G. Thomas (editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog) rocks big time. Today, I found a whole new reason to love her: … Read More ...
Brilliant! Quilted message boards
Sue Bleiweiss has combined chalkboard fabric with piecing to produce luscious quilted message boards to match any decor. The tutorial will be in the next issue of her e-zine, Fibre&Stitch, which is due out on November 26.… Read More ...
Free twinchy chart from Janet Perry
Janet Perry‘s latest needlepoint twinchy is Independence (shown here), based on a block in the quilting book 101 Nine Patch Blocks. Janet is sharing not only her design choices but also the chart for the twinchy! Get the details… Read More ...
How did you come up with that design?
Janet McCaffrey of Primrose Designs creates gorgeous sachets from vintage hankies and other bits. See her description of her creative process. Fascinating!… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch card motifs
Connie G. Thomas, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, has posted a series of free, printable patterns for creating cross-stitch cards. What could be more personal than a greeting lovingly stitched by your own hands? Connie also suggests that … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork kitchen towels
Sew, Mama, Sew‘s month-long series of sewing for the home continues with this tutorial for spiffing up kitchen towels with a bit of patchwork. So smart! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tatted rosette
Jon Yusoff is sharing the pattern for this gorgeous tatted rosette on her pattern site, Jon’s Patterns Page. She explains how to create the motif with shuttle and ball and how to join a series of motifs into a … Read More ...
We remember
In honor and memory of September 11 heroes, Gayle of Sentimental Stitches is sharing this mini quilt pattern for an American Sunbonnet Sue. Thank you, Gayle, for a tender reminder.… Read More ...
Spare a Square scrap challenge
J Casa of JCasa::handmade blog is recruiting for a sweet fabric swap and challenge. Contribute one 12″ x 12″ square of fabric; receive 10 scraps; compose your scraps into a finished work. This spree will kick-start any fiber artist’s imagination. … Read More ...
Light it up!
Yvette Stanton of White Threads blog has posted a guide to lighting for needleworkers. So helpful! Check it out.… Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns: Bluebirds
This week’s free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe blog are these charming cross-stitch bluebirds by Laura Wheeler Designs. Download the patterns. And while you’re over at doe-c-doe, stop and admire what she’s doing with the covers of vintage sewing … Read More ...
Inspiration: ginger anyhow
ginger anyhow is experimenting with embroidering a series of text-messages that reveal a relationship. Brilliant! Go see.
And thanks to Natalie Zee Drieu of Craftzine.com for pointing out this innovative needlework.… Read More ...
Quilting without a hoop or frame
Confession: I sneak around to quilt. I never let anyone see me do it. I quilt small pieces, and I don’t use a hoop or frame. I’m scared someone will discover that I don’t quilt the right way.
Imagine my … Read More ...
Satin ribbon as quilt binding
I can’t believe I missed this post! Fabric designer Anna Maria Horner posted a baby quilt on August 5 that she made for the wee one of her long-time friend Julie. It’s bright and touchable in typical Anna Maria style. … Read More ...
