When Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles has a giveaway, you know it is going to rock. She and Shirlee Fassell met up in New York City to shop for crazy-quilting supplies. And at their last stop of the day, … Read More ...
Win a CQ pin cushion
To celebrate her birthday, Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground is giving away one of her embellished crazy-quilted creations: this candlestick pin cushion. So pretty! Go to her blog post to enter the draw before October 18.… Read More ...
Win every issue of Threads
Threads blog is giving away a copy of Threads Magazine Archive, 1985-2011 on DVD. The post says,
… Read More ...Would you like to be able to search for that article you remember reading months ago in Threads, but forget the title
Win Lyric’s “Bead It”
Jane LaFazio of Janeville is giving away a copy of Lyric Kinard‘s new beading-tutorial DVD, Bead It Like You Mean It. Go to her blog post to enter before October 13.… Read More ...
Recent Fiber Arts Calls for Entry
(1) Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF), Small Works Exhibition
(2) Lark Books: Book Proposals
(3) Textile Arts Center: Exhibition Proposals
(4) Cheraw State Park: Artist-in-Residence Program
(5) Rocky Mountain National Park: Artist-In-Residence Program
(6) Valcellina … Read More ...
Enter The Art of Fiber
The Workhouse Arts Center of Lorton, Virginia, USA, will present The Art of Fiber, a national juried exhibition, November 23 through December 31, 2011. The announcement notes, “This call is for all fiber mediums including wearable art, sculpture, 2D pieces, … Read More ...
Which retro pillow do you love best?
Ricochet invites you to stop by and vote for your favorite in the Retro Pillow Challenge featured on her Ricochet and Away blog. The victor will win bragging rights, mostly; so vote to encourage these stitchers to keep innovating! Go … Read More ...
Win Wendi Gratz goodies
Help Wendi Gratz choose designs and finishes for her new line of embroidered pendants. You get to sound off and influence this rockin designer, and you stand a chance of winning something nice from Wendi. Go to her blog post … Read More ...
Win PUSH Stitchery
You could win a copy of Lark Books’ PUSH Stitchery
, curated by our beloved Jamie “Mr. X” Chalmers. Jamie says,
… Read More ...I’ve worked hard to curate a book that showcases the fantastic talent and work from 30 hugely talented artists,
Giveaway: Woad-dyed wool
You could win a range of woad-dyed wool from Renaissance Dyeing! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two sets. Go to her blog post to enter before October 3.… Read More ...
Win an OttLite Craft Caddy
Check out the giveaway over on Little Birdie Secrets. This OttLite Craft Caddy is a portable unit with a “natural light” lamp, cubbies for your crafty tools and supplies, and a spare outlet. Awe. Some. Go to the blog … Read More ...
Giveaway: Stitchin’ Bugs
Cheryl of Willowberry Designs is giving away three copies of her Stitchin’ Bugs pattern. She says,
… Read More ...It’s the cutest set… a gorgeous tote with a generous pocket featuring a whimsical garden scene… complete with ladybugs going about their business. The
Pam’s Flower Power pillow
Pam of Threading My Way shares her rockin entry for the Retro Pillow Challenge. She says,
… Read More ...For the first time, I tried several new (to me) sewing techniques: hand appliqué, patchwork, machine embroidery and quilting. At the same time I
Call for entries: Collaborations
Brooklyn Artists Gym has issued an open call for its Collaborations exhibition. The Fiber Arts Calls for Entry posting says,
… Read More ...How have you combined your work, your world, and your vision with that of another artist? What have you chosen
Tatting tutes and a giveaway
Recent tutorials from Tatted Treasures:
Too Scared for Two Shuttles?
On Buying Older Thread
And while you’re there, be sure to enter the drawing for a gorgeous white oak shuttle handmade by David Reed Smith. Go to the … Read More ...