Fat Quarter Shop is now tweeting, they say, “in an effort to keep everyone updated in real time to new items on our site!” Become a Twitter follower of the shop and you’ll be entered to win a fat-quarter bundle … Read More ...
Tutorial: Y seams
C&T Publishing blog has a great tutorial to guide you through Y-seam construction – a piecing technique used when three seams meet in a quilt block. Excellent illustrations make it a snap to follow the directions. See the tute.… Read More ...
Button up!
Let’s suppose that your blog has been featured right here on CraftGossip. (It could happen. I’m always looking for new bloggers and interesting posts to share with CG Needlework readers!)
And let’s assume that you want the whole world to … Read More ...
Spread the feminist love with Embroidery
Is that a cute little ladybug in the center of that button? I don’t think so. I think it’s a representation of female reproductive anatomy that is sure to make any feminist smile. Buy a felt brooch to express yourself … Read More ...
Free kitteh cross-stitch
Stitch up this sweetheart for the kitteh-lover in your life. The chart is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Two freebies from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses has two treats for us today: a vintage Sunbonnet Sue pattern and a chickenscratch butterfly pattern. Go to her blog and grab them up!
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More ...
Save time by prethreading
Sandra Leichner of Sandra’s Snippets blog is sharing some tips about organizing a large hand-embroidery project that requires frequent thread-color changes. She says, “I have found by doing this one small thing, I can eliminate a day or more off … Read More ...
Happenings at The Art Needlepoint Co.
The joint is jumping at All Things Needlepoint blog and The Art Needlepoint Co.! Check out their news:
… Read More ...There are a few major initiatives underway…One is creating needlepoint as practical and beautiful solutions to everyday needs in the home.
Chuckle along
I love Pokey Bolton‘s Quilting Arts Blog. I love getting peeks behind the scenes of TV shows. I love goofy outtakes. So Pokey’s latest post got me in the happy-funny bone. Check out the behind-the-scenes clips from Quilting … Read More ...
Giveaway: CQ images
Ooooooooooo. Look what Jo in NZ is giving away: A book of images of some of her delicious crazy-quilted postcards. She says,
… Read More ...It is purely eyecandy. The format would only allow 27 characters a page…so I wasn’t able to add
Free pattern: New Sues from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another in her series of Sunbonnet Sue patterns – so vintage-y sweet! This time, Sue and Hannah are taking their dollies for a stroll. Thanks, CC! Get the pattern.
Mollie crafts for caregivers
Mollie of Wild Olive blog has made a commitment that touches me and makes me want to help. She says,
… Read More ...For over 10 years I have financially partnered with World Vision…One of the projects that I have recently learned about
Free chart of Irish goodwill
The Sampler Girl has created this sweet Irish-themed sampler for us, and is sharing it through her At the Honeysuckle Tree blog. She says she included 1737 in the design because that was the year of the first Irish parade … Read More ...
Whoppin CQ giveaway
In honor of her 100th post, Cathy of Crazy by Design blog is giving away a whoppin pack of crazy-quilting goodies. The stash so far includes 20 pieces of fancy fabrics, mostly vintage lace, new paisley lace, a cross-stitched rose … Read More ...
Giveaway: Japanese charm pack
The weekly giveaway at Bee Square blog is this pack of 18 4-inch squares of new Japanese fabrics. Go to the blog to enter.… Read More ...