Art, patterns and techniques
Look what I stumbled across CottonSpice.com
here is what their website had to say….
Wherever you are in your quilt journey, Cotton Spice has something for you. New quilt designs for the beginner to the advanced. Regular columnists such as … Read More ...
This “New Home” chart is a Free Chart From Debbie Cripps, it is finished off with the cute home button. It’s almost worth moving house, just so you can send these out as house warming invitations. Ok almost worth it, … Read More ...
I came across this quiz over at Stitch Bitch
which is a great revamp of the traditional spam mail quizzes that go around.
You basically fill in your quiz answers using only the titles of designs.
Shelleen from Shelleensmusing.blogspot.com is giving her readers (That could be you) the chance to win some lovely prizes
Book – Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie
Cross stitch kit – The Silver Needle’s A Little irish Blessing.… Read More ...
Smocking is an embroidery technique that is used to collect cloth in order for it to stretch. Smocking was extensively employed before elastic in cuffs, bodices, and necklines of clothes when buttons were not desired.
Smocking, which originated in England … Read More ...
This tissue box cover is a little kitsch but could be just the thing your looking for to get you started in canvas work this year.
You Will need adobe reader to view the free tutorial.… Read More ...
Fight Breast Cancer with Your Own Two Hands!
In celebration of our 30th anniversary, TNNA is partnering with WIN Against Breast Cancer in an effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and education.
Learn more about Stitch … Read More ...
This quilted tic tac toe mat is great for your children, grandchildren or bored adults on road trips. Cotton Spice.com has a free step by step tutorial showing you just how to make it.… Read More ...
Are you a bit of a wine’o? If you need to take your wine with you wherever you go, Or just want a beautiful presentation bag for host gifts then how about stitching up this wine tote.
You will … Read More ...
Ms. Ayako Otsuka is an embroidery designer from Japan her work has been showcased all around the world and some samples can be seen in her online gallery. She is well known as an instructor for a Japanese broadcasting … Read More ...
These cell phone pouches are an ideal addition to your quilted tote or purse and a great way to show off your quilting talents as you whip it out to make a call. Cotton Spice.com has a free step by … Read More ...
This year Stoney Creek Collections is proud to present the 2008 Stitching Jubilee at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Come and join us for good times and learning new techniques.
The Stitching Jubilee has been … Read More ...
With Love Tote Bag Pattern From lazygirldesigns.com
Make this tote bag in an hour from one yard of fabric !!
It’s the right size for use as a gift bag, day bag or a shopping bag.
The finished bag is … Read More ...
Looking for that special Christmas Card but can’t find the perfect one?
then how about having a few late nights or early morning’s and whipping up a few
of these. (it’s not too late)
Stitched Christmas Cards Tutorial from Cottonspice.com… Read More ...
Cinderberry stitches Shared a photo of the Ginger & Spice tote bag (designed by Cinderberry stitches ) which features yo yo’s made from Cinderberry’s free yo yo making tutorial. As pre-warned on the blog, yo yo making can be … Read More ...