Wow. After seeing what Judy Hartman is doing with applique, I’m going to have to find another name for the fiddly piddling I do. Just look at this portrait of her daughter, Kate, with their cat, Kristy. Judy says,

I’m

Expert tatter Marilee of Yarnplayer Arts blog is experimenting with combining bright multicolored thread and black thread to achieve a stained-glass effect. Beautiful! Read more about it.… Read More ...

I know I’ve raved before about the gorgeous crazy-quilted “inchies” produced by Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses. So please forgive me for indulging in another wiggly happy dance, but you’ll probably want to join me when you see Lisa’s … Read More ...

If you haven’t yet become a fan of Bascom Hogue‘s embroidery and other art, you must go over to his Cottonwood Diner blog and get to know him. On April 18, he posted this bit of genius — a … Read More ...

Tricia-Rennea‘s newest cupcake image is begging to be embroidered. I’m seeing a whole wardrobe of kitchen decor for a Mother’s Day gift… Get the design.… Read More ...

The April 2009 issue of CQMagOnline is live! This issue includes an abundance of exciting articles from mavens such as Allie Aller, Leslie Ehrlich, and Sharon Boggon. Find out how to add glitter to fabric and lace from Pamela Kellogg. … Read More ...

Sharon B of Pin Tangle blog is passing the word that Mary-Frances Main of Frequently Wrong But Never in Doubt has started a Twitter Twibe for crazy quilters. Get all the details from Mary-Frances’ blog.… Read More ...

Janet Perry is previewing her new book, Little Bargello Treasures, by sharing her tutorial for producing a monogram with a bargello background. Janet mentions that the design would make an excellent boxtop, and I’m seeing it as the perfect, personalized … Read More ...

I haven’t done any shadow applique since the 1970s, but I’ve heard a whisper or two that it’s making a comeback. If you want to try your hand, take advantage of this beautiful free pattern designed by Marian Shenk for … Read More ...

Bargello Needlepoint blog links us to nine free holiday square patterns from Rainbow Gallery. The blog notes that the squares can “be made into ornaments, small box tops or pin cushions.” Get the designs.… Read More ...

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has blogged a guide to needlepoint canvas that is essential info for beginning stitchers; and even veterans may find a new tidbit or two in the article. See the post.… Read More ...

CraftGossip’s editor-in-chief, Shellie Wilson, spotted these original cross-stitch designs in beefranck‘s flickr photostream. I’m so glad she shared them with me so I can share them with you. Beware: Some of the slogans may not be suitable for viewing … Read More ...

Portuguese reader Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog tipped us off to a great video tute on the Brazilian craft blog Superziper. Meri says,

Please, take a look at this video when you’ll have some time: it teaches how