Ms. Ayako Otsuka is an embroidery designer from Japan her work has been showcased all around the world and some samples can be seen in her online gallery.  She is well known as an instructor for a Japanese broadcasting … Read More ...

These cell phone pouches are an ideal addition to your quilted tote or purse and a great way to show off your quilting talents as you whip it out to make a call. Cotton Spice.com has a free step by … Read More ...

This year Stoney Creek Collections is proud to present the 2008 Stitching Jubilee at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Come and join us for good times and learning new techniques.

The Stitching Jubilee has been … Read More ...

With Love Tote Bag Pattern From lazygirldesigns.com

Make this tote bag in an hour from one yard of fabric !!

It’s the right size for use as a gift bag, day bag or a shopping bag.

The finished bag is … Read More ...

Looking for that special Christmas Card but can’t find the perfect one?

then how about having a few late nights or early morning’s and whipping up a few

of these. (it’s not too late)

Stitched Christmas Cards Tutorial from Cottonspice.com… Read More ...

Lanarte have released their 2008 cross-stitch catalogue, to pick one up check out the dealers listing of their website.

The catalogue, printed in full colour, contains 52 pages full of beautiful pictures. Designs are clearly subdivided in themes, so searching … Read More ...

Marjolein Bastin is a well known illustrator with a gift shop dedicated to her in the Netherlands which was opened in 2001 by her daughter Sanna.

Marjoleins work appears all over the globe with Lanarte turning her illustrations into beautiful … Read More ...

Wimble Bee’s slogan is “For people who love needlecraft”  and apart from their fun website design they have some great kits at great prices. It’s quite a one stop shop for needlework including kits, fabric, threads and charms and … Read More ...

Hello Cowgirl, need a new belt buckle? then how about a needlework buckle kit.

They are around $70 for each kit, making them quite expensive if you just want to play, but they really are beautiful and a great … Read More ...

Joanne Hubble from the Cat’s whiskers design studio and Jo mason from Dinky dyes threads have teamed together to bring you this holiday collection. perfect for special gifts , stocking fillers or family keepsakes.

For a list of stockists check … Read More ...

Cindy Valentine has organized a new retreat in New Orleans here is their press release about the event.
THE FACTS
WHAT: This will be more of a “retreat” format and less of a formal workshop, however there will be
classes … Read More ...

Abbie in Stitches is written by Cynthia Cotten and illustrated by Beth Peck. RRP $12.50 ISBN 0374300046

This story was brought to my attention by a loving grandma (Joyce) who purchased this book for her young grand-daughter. The basic story … Read More ...

Thanks to Craftbits.com Craft Competitions and Photojewelrymaking.com you have the chance to win This traditional gift set which includes the most versatile and popular scissors and shears in the World Famous Gingher line – the 4 inch Classic Embroidery Scissors … Read More ...