Oh, SharonB, you make me sigh with envy. What an endlessly creative brain this woman has. Check this CQ seam treatment, for example. Outlining the pattern in the black lace with metallic stem stitch was inspired. And the little … Read More ...
Nicki Lee: New CQ shop and a giveaway
If you love Nicki Lee‘s hand-dyed laces as much as I do (and you know you do!), this news is going to rock you: Nicki has opened an Etsy shop where you can buy her laces and other lovely … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
CQ seam treatment: Drama
Here’s another stunning seam treatment from SharonB of Pin Tangle that you can easily duplicate on your crazy-quilt project. She points out that the arches are worked in chain stitch and the black stitches use rayon ribbon floss. The addition … Read More ...
Mysterious project is revealed
I gave you a peek at the latest project of Susan Elliott (Plays with Needles). She has now revealed the work in all its glory. And she has already gotten rid of it! You’ll love reading about the … Read More ...
Susan “leaves” a mystery
Susan Elliott (Plays With Needles) is up to something new. I can’t wait to see what it is! Go to her blog post for a peek.… Read More ...
The creative process: JO in NZ
If you love the crazy-quilted postcards created by JO in NZ (and you know you do!), you will surely groove on the quilt she’s undertaking. Her notes about design and composition are as delicious as her photos. Get an eyeful … Read More ...
A gift from SharonB
Needle artist Sharon Boggon has been blogging for six years! You’ll enjoy her anniversary post. It’s full of juicy information and includes a gift for readers: a free stitch guide! SharonB says,
… Read More ...12 Surface Stitches for Beginners is the 12
Get your free calendar from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is giving us 12 special gifts this year. At the first of each month, she posts a free calendar image that you can use as desktop wallpaper on your computer. And the calendar pages feature … Read More ...
Enjoy the latest issue of CQMagOnline
The January 2010 issue of CQMagOnline is now live. Many great projects are included, such as a Spring Pansies Covered Tin by Victoria Adams Brown, an Easy Postcard Needlecase by Dakotah Davis, and Hanging Valentines by Maureen Greeson. There’s a … Read More ...
The creative process: Gerry Krueger
I love this little peek into the creative process of crazy-quilter Gerry Krueger (olderrose). She says,
… Read More ...When is a seam not a seam? When it is a little garden. I had this tiny yellow hanky lace that I want to
CQ tip for perfect stitch spacing
KERRYKATIECAKES has a great tip for using tiger tape to make perfectly spaced crazy-quilt embroidery stitches — horizontally and vertically! Check it out.… Read More ...
Round robin shares Crazy Quilting techniques
Ingeborg of Ingebord Loves Flowers blog lets us feast our eyes on all the details of an exquisite round-robin crazy-quilting project. My favorite seam treatment is the vine shown here with silk-ribbon leaves, sequin flowers, and pearl buds. But another … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Hearts, valentines
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
TDSiTM seam treatments continue
Shawkl is revving up again, cranking out great wads of beautiful seam treatments for her Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months project. I’ve featured just a few of her recent examples. Run over to her blog and catch up on … Read More ...