Serena of Embroidery Treasures blog has posted a description and video tute that explains the quilting technique of “stitching in the ditch” and guides you in doing it correctly. Check it out!… Read More ...

If you’re in the southern hemisphere, you’re probably enjoying the approach of spring. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you know spring will be here again before you know it. Either way, you should consider downloading the pattern for this … Read More ...

Anyone Can Quilt blog has posted a machine-quilting tute for newbies that will make you smile while teaching you everything you need to know to get started. This is how modern quilters do it.

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Marie at Make and Takes blog has come up with another simple and simply beautiful idea for a hand-stitched greeting card. Get the free pattern and instructions.

And thanks to Jenny Ryan at Craftzine.com for pointing to this great … Read More ...

Kelani Fabric Obsession online store is open for business. With the tagline “australian designer fabrics to inspire,” the site immediately puts you on notice that you’re going to see something new and exciting.

“Along with designer fabrics from around the … Read More ...

Rachel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus has a post about fiber artist and fiber-arts teacher Susan Sorrell that will leave you feeling you know both Rachel and Susan personally. The lively writing will entertain you. The images of Susan’s “sermons” and … Read More ...

I love it when Allison Ann Aller shares secrets on her Allie’s in Stitches blog. I love that she’s so remarkably adept and that, nevertheless, she takes short cuts sometimes, like the rest of us real-world crafters.

This time, she … Read More ...

Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish is advocating the Strip-It tool “to create mountains of fabric strips without lots of effort.” How have I managed not to hear of this tool before? I’m going to go click around and buy one … Read More ...

Pimp Stitch is offering new patterns this week from each of the designers, including some awesome Christmas designs. What’s more, you can buy the Summer 2008 patterns in money-saving “bundles” – six patterns for US $15. Get all the details … Read More ...

Not all that easy, but certainly doable even for a novice, is this precious dimensional stitched portrait by Amy of LucyKate Crafts. Amy does a wonderful job of stepping us through the project, and the results are irresistable. … Read More ...