Holy smokes! I almost missed Mary Corbet‘s December giveaway! This month’s goodies include gorgeous Gilt Sylke Twist threads, like those Mary used to create this work. The contest ends at 5:00 a.m. (Central USA time) December 10. So hurry … Read More ...
Giveaway: Mary Engelbreit’s Christmas fabric
The Fabric Square Shop is having another fabulous giveaway. Up for grabs this time are a jelly roll and charm pack of Mary Engelbreit’s Isn’t Christmas Jolly line for Moda. The contest ends December 23. Enter the giveaway.
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New embroidery designs from Curlin Reed Sullivan
Rachel Hobson (aka Average Jane Crafter) is turning us on to the new screen-printed embroidery kits from Curlin Reed Sullivan. Rachel and several other Austin craft divas contributed to the project in one way or another. The outcome … Read More ...
Janet’s on a roll!
Whoa! Janet Perry has been piling on the updates to her resource site, All About Needlepoint. Recent additions include articles on adapting other artforms to needlepoint, threads and pins, ornament conversions, last-minute needlepoint gifts, and Christmas decorating with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt Hanukkah coasters
I am loving these felt Hanukkah coasters from The Purl Bee. I especially love the deep, 5 mm wool felt used as the base. Luscious! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Round bargello ornament
Here’s another gorgeous bargello ornament pattern, free for your personal use from Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog. Judy, thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful projects you share! Get the pattern and instructions.
Bargello embroidery patterns are … Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas redwork Embroidery
This adorable seasonal redwork pattern is available free (for personal use) from Gail Pan Designs. What a great gift for us! Get the pattern.
Ever wonder why Christmas is so red? is It’s because of redwork embroidery? It … Read More ...
More about the shrinky stuff
Melly of Melly and Me blog has posted a bit more about the amazing “shrinky stuff” she scored at the Australian Quilt Market. It turns out that the official name of this product is……Shrinking Sheet. I can remember that! … Read More ...
Gifts for fabric lovers
Not sure what to give your favorite fabric-lover for Christmas? Kim of True Up blog has five fabulous ideas!Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
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Donate and win!
Michele Foster (aka Mishka) of Quilting Gallery is combining charity crafting and a giveaway in a totally new way. Michele and a group of her friends will be making quilts throughout the year and donating them to Victoria’s Quilts … Read More ...
Snowfolk for your folk – one more time
I was sad when this piece didn’t roll over to our home page, because I love these little guys so much! I want to share them with everybody! So I’m reposting. Those of you who have already met the Snowfolk, … Read More ...
Preview: Heather Ross for Kokka
Get a sneak peek of fabric-designer Heather Ross‘ new line, Far Far Away, for Kokka of Japan. You can find it in US stores this spring.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Snow City
Melissa Beach of Elemental Stitches is sharing this adorable, original embroidery design for your personal use. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas bunny and mouse
This sweet embroidery pattern is free for your personal use from Gretchen of ChichiBoulie blog. Get the PDF file. And thanks to Miss Paula of Gathering of Friends blog for sharing the link.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More ...
Tutorial: “Shrinky stuff”
Melly of Melly and Me blog had some time to play with a new product she discovered at the Australian Quilt Market, and the results of her efforts are stunning! You must read how she made the base fabric for … Read More ...