The first 2008 issue of CQMagOnline.com is now available.
Rissa Peace Root has done a terrific job as the replacment (Nora was diagnosed with Cancer) editor of CQMagOnline, putting together a fabulous issue for the first quarter of … Read More ...
Whisper Bitter-Nothings
Subversivecrossstitch.com along with Natalie Dee have designed these fun and daring valentines day limited edition cross-stitch patterns .
With quote’s like ” Thank god you got a bick di#@” these are bound to sell out fast just because they are … Read More ...
Valentines Day Pillow
In celebration of Valentines day
Linabear.com has just added this free pattern to their website
The pattern for this valentines day pillow can be downloaded here.… Read More ...
Stitch & Craft 2008
Stitch & Craft 2008
27-30 March 2008 Olympia
Stitch & Craft 2008 will be staged from Thursday 27nd March to Sunday 30th March. Opening hours are 10.00am through to 5.30pm except Sunday when the show closes at 5.00pm. The National … Read More ...
Cotton Spice
Look what I stumbled across CottonSpice.com
here is what their website had to say….
Wherever you are in your quilt journey, Cotton Spice has something for you. New quilt designs for the beginner to the advanced. Regular columnists such as … Read More ...
New Home Chart
This “New Home” chart is a Free Chart From Debbie Cripps, it is finished off with the cute home button. It’s almost worth moving house, just so you can send these out as house warming invitations. Ok almost worth it, … Read More ...
Fun Chart Title Quiz
I came across this quiz over at Stitch Bitch
which is a great revamp of the traditional spam mail quizzes that go around.
You basically fill in your quiz answers using only the titles of designs.
Shelleen Musing Giveaway
Shelleen from Shelleensmusing.blogspot.com is giving her readers (That could be you) the chance to win some lovely prizes
Book – Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie
Cross stitch kit – The Silver Needle’s A Little irish Blessing.… Read More ...
Smocking 101 – Learn How To Smock
Smocking is an embroidery technique that is used to collect cloth in order for it to stretch. Smocking was extensively employed before elastic in cuffs, bodices, and necklines of clothes when buttons were not desired.
Smocking, which originated in England … Read More ...
Tissue Box Project
This tissue box cover is a little kitsch but could be just the thing your looking for to get you started in canvas work this year.
You Will need adobe reader to view the free tutorial.… Read More ...
Wine Tote Project
Are you a bit of a wine’o? If you need to take your wine with you wherever you go, Or just want a beautiful presentation bag for host gifts then how about stitching up this wine tote.
You will … Read More ...
Yo Yo Ginger and Spice
Cinderberry stitches Shared a photo of the Ginger & Spice tote bag (designed by Cinderberry stitches ) which features yo yo’s made from Cinderberry’s free yo yo making tutorial. As pre-warned on the blog, yo yo making can be … Read More ...
Needlepoint Postcard Kits
Needlepoint Postcard kits are a fun way to introduce friends and family to needlwork. They are also a great project for car trips or plane trips.
The fun and funky designs will appeal to all ages including tweens and teens … Read More ...
OLFA Competition
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win $5000!
OLFA will be sponsoring a Second Annual Young Designers Okada Award competition, again under the auspices of the American Quilter’s Society. The competition is designed to encourage a new generation of quilters between … Read More ...
Win a Hedgehog Kit
The world of cross-stitching and DMC have teamed up for this great competition.
Twenty-five lucky readers will win: one Ed with Dandelion kit; one thread pack; one pack of each Impressions Bleu, Rose and Arabesque fabrics; one vintage needlecase pendant; … Read More ...