Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing her pattern for the beginner-friendly quilt block Nine Patch Chain. She says,

Nine Patch Chain is made with all squares — there are no triangles with stretchy edges to

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 ...

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 ...

Phoebe of Quilting Adventures blog featured this amazing I Spy quilt that Suzy B made for her grandson. Maybe you’ve seen this pattern before, but it’s new to me. I’m captivated by the idea of framing different, pictorial fabrics within … Read More ...

Elizabeth of oh, fransson! blog is having a quilt-along. Follow her four-part series to learn basic techniques from one of the most popular quilters on the web. And be sure to follow up by reading the comments roundup and today’s … Read More ...

Wish Upon a Quilt blog has some great advice about calculating yardage for a quilt back. See the post.… Read More ...

“Bead embroidery” is such a paltry description for the artistry of The Lone Beader. Here’s her latest creation: a composition of two free-standing artpieces called Free Parking Spot. Go over to her blog and see the other-angle shots of … Read More ...

Brilliant! Why haven’t we been doing this all along? French knots are perfect for embroidering messages in Braille. Add another layer of meaning to your hand-stitched projects! See the rockin tutorial over on Urban Threads.… Read More ...

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!)

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DJ of Prick and Stitch is My Craft blog is sharing her pattern for this seasonal beauty. She says,

This beautiful Easter egg pattern is easy for beginners to stitch and if you are experienced at greetings card embroidery you

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 ...

Janet Granger has designed some wonderful dollhouse-scale tea cozies, just perfect for that finishing touch in your miniature room! They are made from kits, to be worked in needlepoint (like half cross stitch) on 32-count silk gauze with stranded cotton. … Read More ...

Maggie Bauer, publisher of Country Bumpkins Publications, sent this message through her newsletter to those who are looking for an opportunity to lend support to communities affected by the Australian bushfires:

We have started accepting donations to pass on

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 ...

SharonB of Pin Tangle blog tells us about an antique book of crazy-quilt seam treatments that is available free online from the Antique Pattern Library site. Get more details from Sharon’s blog.… Read More ...