The Great Summer Mystery Quilt has begun over at Hugs from Helen blog. Whether or not you’re stitching along, be sure to check the first installment for an excellent tutorial on cutting and sewing accurately so your quilt blocks go … Read More ...
WOQ interview: Lynne Klippel
Lynne Klippel was Kimberly Wulfert‘s first guest for the 2009 Women On Quilts interview series. Kim says, “Lynne and I had a fantastic conversation about writing and publishing the book in your mind and future.” If you missed the … Read More ...
Tin-punch Sue from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue, and this one is suitable for tin punch or candlewicking! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th … Read More ...
Learn Milanese stitch
See an excellent stitching chart and example for Milanese Stitch on Barbara Bergsten‘s Create Needlepoint! blog. This stitch sample is block 5 of her Painted Stitches Sampler. You’ll want to see the whole series. See the post.… Read More ...
Free new year sampler
Karin of Nordic Craft blog says,
… Read More ...I designed a little sampler to help me try some new stitches, and I wanted it to be something inspirational for the new year… I scanned the pattern for you if you’d like to
Free heartfelt pattern from Andrea Zuill
The free embroidery pattern of the month from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog is adorable and timely. Stitch it up for a special valentine memento. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
New ribbons from LFN
These gorgeous jacquard ribbons are part of the new spring line from LFN Textiles. You can order them retail from LFNTextiles.com or wholesale from renaissanceribbons.com. And you can get to know the designer, get application tips, and find … Read More ...
Poodle stitching
Reader Carol of Marietta, Georgia, USA, writes:
My daughter wants me to cross stitch a pink poodle for her daughter’s room. Where can I even begin the hunt to find a pattern like that?
Poodles are a popular cross-stitch theme, … Read More ...
Felt plushie sweetness
Oh, my goodness! This little toadstool is so sweet, it almost gives me tears. The flower vine over the door, especially, makes me wiggle with delight. Reader Sarah found this tasty bit by poshplushies on flickr. You’ve got to … Read More ...
Free chart: Cross-stitch snowflake
The chart for this sweet winter stitchery by Anne MacGregor is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free prick-and-stitch pattern
DJ of Prick and Stitch Is My Craft blog is sharing this original candle pattern, which she has restructured for prick-and-stitch embroidery. Stitch some up now and tuck them away to save time on next year’s Christmas cards! Get the … Read More ...
Lizzy Dish giveaway
Bee Square blog is giving away two fat quarters of fabric from Lizzy House‘s new line, Lizzy Dish. A winner will be drawn January 12. Enter the contest.… Read More ...
Great idea: Plastic Canvas pencil holder
Pistal5 posted this original and handy plastic-canvas pencil holder on Cut Out + Keep blog. She doesn’t provide a tute because, she says, it’s so simple! See the post and more photos.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check … Read More ...
Happy dancing
I have Internet! It’s true! I can hardly believe it. After nearly a month of bad weather, mix-ups, and dealing with cranky service personnel, I finally have an at-home connection again. I’m so glad to be back in cyberland, I … Read More ...
Free chart: New Year’s wish
The Sampler Girl is sharing this beautiful pattern on her blog, At the Honeysuckle Tree. Just in time for some New Year’s stitching! Get the chart.… Read More ...
