Two lucky readers of Bee Square blog will win a set of fat quarters of Waves from the AI Collection for Seven Islands. Get the rules. Be sure to enter before November 24.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Thanksgiving CQ block
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing another of her beautiful crazy-quilt block bases. This one incorporates a Thanksgiving image from a vintage postcard. Janet says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidering on fleece
This embroidered fleece Christmas stocking looks so perfectly soft and inviting. Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish walks us gently through the steps of machine embroidery on fleece (a tad bit tricky) and stocking construction. See her post.
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SharonB is moving!
Prepare to update your blog reader! Sharon Boggon (aka SharonB) is closing down her In a Minute Ago blog. But don’t panic: She’s opening a new site on a new host system: Pin Tangle. She says she’s still … Read More ...
Free Christmas embroidery patterns
floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog is sharing two sets of seasonal embroidery patterns! Shown here is one of the adorable tree ornaments she made last year with some of the motifs. See the pattern sheets.… Read More ...
Passage quilt: A tool for transition
Whether or not you’re a quilter, you’ll want to see Passage Quilts. The site by Sherri Lynn Wood documents and invites participation in “an active bereavement and transition process utilizing the clothing and materials of life.” In a workshop, … Read More ...
Applique artistry: Dream Anatomy
Check out the amazing work in the Etsy shop of Rachel Wright (aka Toolgrrl). She’s taking applique to a whole new level with her Dream Anatomy series of art dresses!
Free pattern: Plastic canvas trinket box
This sweet plastic-canvas trinket box may be the perfect wrapping for that special holiday gift. Get the pattern from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Tutorial: Felt mini stocking
Make this adorable felt mini stocking to give to a friend or hang on your Christmas tree. Amy Cluck of Pimp Stitch shows us how. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt napkin rings
Kayte Terry of CraftStylish shows us how to make these sweetly simple napkins rings that would be just perfect for a Thanksgiving table setting. See the tutorial.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing to this project.
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Free Christmas crafts from Amy Butler
Amy Butler is offering a slew of free patterns for seasonal crafts, including this beautiful tree skirt. You can download them all from Amy’s site.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
New embroidered jewelry
Orna Willis of Ornaments blog is creating embroidered and beaded jewelry to die for. She says she found findings for rings and pins that include a perforated metal base for the stitching. And she’ll be adding the designs to her … Read More ...
More Japanese Plastic Canvas love
Sister Diane of CraftyPod, always on the lookout for beautiful plastic-canvas projects, is giving us a peek at another Japanese craft book that is full of new ideas and applications. See her post.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? … Read More ...
Free Christmas cross-stitch chart
Deborah of Midsummer Night Musings blog designed this cheerful seasonal chart and is sharing it (for personal use) on her blog. Get the pattern.
And many thanks to Patty of Pip Stitch for the heads-up.
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Get the skinny from Spoonflower
I’m sure you’ve heard that Spoonflower – the custom-fabric source – is now open to everyone, not just professional designers. Imagine having fabric you designed in the patterns and colors you want for your quilt or other project. If you … Read More ...
