The cuteness score is sky high for these stitchy little fridge magnets. So clever! The work is by Pillowhead Designs. Many thanks to floresita of Feeling Stitchy for sharing this discovery!… Read More ...
Words in stitches
Softies Central has an excellent run-down of lovely embroidery that centers on words. See all the photos.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this find!… Read More ...
New quilt pattern from Anna Maria
Anna Maria Horner has just released her Folk Dance quilt pattern, a cheerful zig-zag composition that makes up beautifully in fabrics from her new Good Folks line from FreeSpirit. Get the pattern and instructions free from Anna Maria’s blog.… Read More ...
Biggo quilting giveaway
This delicious haul of quilting paraphernalia will be given to one lucky reader of Ginny’s Quilts blog. Go to Ginny’s blog to enter before midnight (Pacific USA time), March 27.… Read More ...
Sew with young Sara
This sophisticated fiber art is the work of quilter, video instructor, and craft author Sara Trail. See Sara’s photo on the cover of her new DVD? That’s right: She’s 14 years old. Holy mackeroly. I’m giving C&T Publishing big … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
Kimberly Snover of Crazy Mountain Girl blog is sharing this image that she says originated in India. Kimberly says,
… Read More ...This can be done in a stem stitch or chain stitch. The greenery could be SRE, too. You could also fill
Close-up on antique beading
Robin Atkins of Beadlust blog gives us a close-up look at some beading on antique clothing with notes about the beads types and sizes and the techniques used. Gorgeous and fascinating. Thank you, Robin! See the post.… Read More ...
Stump work? No…trellis stitch!
Last month’s Stitch Explorer Challenge at SharonB’s Pin Tangle blog was trellis stitch. I saw many beautiful and innovative creations arising out of the challenge. But the work of Annie Whitsed of Annie’s Crazy World blog made me laugh out … Read More ...
Quilting art surprise
When Dionne of Sew Many Quilts took her children to the art museum, she was surprised by an exhibit of quilting art by Paul Margolis, including this life-size quilted meter-maid vehicle. So much fun! See the post and more … Read More ...
Fabric giveaway on My Spare Time
To celebrate blog post number 600, My Spare Time blog is giving away three color-coordinated stacks of destashed fabrics! Go to the blog to enter before 9:00 p.m. (Central USA time), Friday, March 20.
Thanks to Chris of Online Quilting… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cross-stitch finishing
Kat Gets Cross-eyed has put together an excellent tutorial for finishing cross-stitch pocket ornaments. The series she’s working on will become an advent calendar when complete. Fab idea! See the tute.… Read More ...
Treasure trove of St. Pat quilt patterns
Michele of With Heart and Hands blog has put together a rockin list of free St. Patrick’s Day or Irish themed quilt patterns! WooHOOO! Thank you, Michele! Go to her blog to see the list of links.… Read More ...
Quilting is a US $3.3 billion industry!
Check out this tidbit from Joy Tipping of the Dallas Morning News:
… Read More ...When you think of multibillion-dollar industries, you probably think of airlines, Starbucks, anything associated with Mark Cuban.
Believe it or not, you can add quilting to that list.
Did you enter the giveaway yet?
Remember: I’m giving away a copy of The Quilting Arts Book. Be sure to enter before Friday, March 20. To enter, go to the giveaway post and comment.… Read More ...
Video tute: Wonky log cabin
Mishka of Quilting Gallery is sharing a video tutorial by Shawn Bailey of Bailey’s Quilting Headquarters. Mishka says the lesson for wonky log-cabin blocks is easy and fun. Check it out.… Read More ...