Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts has posted a tutorial for making this fierce quilted Christmas Tree skirt. I love the trend toward white in quilting of all kinds. But it’s especially good in this application – it will really … Read More ...
Free pattern: Log-cabin tree quilt
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing the pattern for this Christmas Tree quilt made from log cabin blocks. Janet says, “Decorate this tree for the holidays by sewing on lots of buttons or charms to … Read More ...
Plastic canvas for your Christmas tree
Get the patterns for these cheerful holiday ornaments free from FreePatterns.com.
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Let Patty hook you up
Patty at Pip Stitch has posted a whole raft of cool, new needlework resources and patterns. I’ll let her tell you about them. See her post.… Read More ...
New quilt pattern from Laura Wasilowski
Leaves in a Whirl is a new quilt pattern from fusing maven Laura Wasilowski. The pattern comes not only with instructions but also with a DVD that shows “the fast construction process step-by-step.” Order it from the ARTFABRIK web … Read More ...
Quilt online with Rachel
Rachel Biel Taibi of Rayela Art and Rayela’s Fiber Focus blog is starting a new adventure. She’s teaching two online quilting courses in November. The classes, Window to the World and Sew My Self, are four weeks (about 40 hours) … Read More ...
Thank you, Rachel!
It’s a sure sign that I’m juggling too many balls this week: I can’t believe I forgot to tell you that Rachel Biel Taibi graciously invited me to do a guest article for her awesome blog, Rayela’s Fiber Focus. … Read More ...
Punch out a design
I’m dying to see punchneedle embroidery make a comeback in a big, edgy new way. Evidently, Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy has similar hopes. She’s giving the basics. Now all we need is for some adventurous stitchers to apply punchneedle … Read More ...
Stitch details: Chicken scratch embroidery
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog is sharing more details about her chicken-scratch-in-the-round technique. Get the scoop.
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch? Check out these article we wrote about Chicken Scratch Embroidery and this Book by Jack Dempsey … Read More ...
Astonishing soft-circuit clothing
Becky Stern of Craftzine.com is sharing a video of an astonishing application of soft circuits by Alexander Reed – a dress embellished with butterflies that flap to the wearer’s heartbeat. You’ve got to see the whole story!… Read More ...
Free pattern: More sweet Sues
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a sweet Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. Doesn’t the kitty make your stitching fingers itch to get started! Get the pattern. (Note: Because of the page’s audio file, the site takes … Read More ...
Free chart for bird lovers
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this colorful little Blue Tit, a design from the 7 Garden Birds series by Maria Diaz. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Pimp Stitch giveaway
The Pimp Stitchers are having another fabulous giveaway. This time, you stand to win a Pimp Stich pattern booklet – 20 pages of embroidery-pattern goodness! Get the details.… Read More ...
Free Plastic Canvas pattern: Snowman treasure box
Satisfy your craving for plastic-canvas cuteness by making this charming Christmas treasure box from FreePatterns.com. The site says, “Store winter treasures under a snowman’s top hat.” Get the pattern.
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Brilliant! Chicken-scratch on circles
Sometimes ideas and materials collide in a flash of brilliance. Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog flashed back on some chicken-scratch images when she saw this lovely fabric from the Heat Wave collection by Michele D’Amore for Marcus Fabrics. And the … Read More ...