Okay, so…Patty of Pip Stitch told me that Heather of Heather Hales Designs donated a vintage Scotty dog pattern to The Baby Gardner’s Baby Bloggie. I got two great new feeds plus a charming pattern out of that … Read More ...

Pimp Stitcher Tamie Snow shows us how to turn a favorite bit of embroidery into a “quick-to-stitch” plushie. Go see.… Read More ...

This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is a plumptious little Christmas mouse designed by Karen Brittan. Get the chart.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these … Read More ...

Judy has posted a free chart for another gorgeous bargello ornament on FREEBIES, etc.! blog. Go get it!

Bargello embroidery patterns are a type of needlework that uses colorful vertical and horizontal lines to create complex designs. The technique … Read More ...

Oh. My. Goodness.

Check out the appliqued fabric clocks by Lunique over on Craftster. Wow.

Thank you, Jenny Ryan of Craftzine.com, for spotting this awesome find.… Read More ...

My right middle finger looks like hash. Does yours? If so, get some great advice about thimbles from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog.… Read More ...

See a great tutorial over on Craft Leftovers for making fabric-covered buttons with just a washer, some batting, and a fabric scrap – no commercial kit!… Read More ...

Lauren Brandy has been rockin the tutes lately over on Pimp Stitch. Her Tool Thursday post has some excellent tips for using fonts and dingbats as embroidery patterns. Check it out.… Read More ...

Judy of FREEBIES, etc! blog is sharing the chart for this beautiful bargello ornament. Judy says, “This is a design that could take on many different faces according to your imagination and the colors and fibers in your stash!” Get … Read More ...

Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing an easy foundation-pieced crazy quilt block, featuring a Halloween image from her personal collection. Janet says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet … Read More ...

Kathleen Dougherty of grosgrain blog has posted a tutorial for making a cute carrying-case-ful of monogrammed fabric hankies made from cotton scraps. The set would make the perfect inexpensive but personal, thoughtful gift for teachers, coworkers, friends. See the tutorial… Read More ...

Pimp Stitch diva Lauren Brandy has designed an ornament that you’re going to want to make by the dozen for your Christmas tree (and those of everyone you know). The possibilities for variations are endless. I need to get started … Read More ...

Don’t you love this patchwork pincushion by Rachael Rabbit? Wouldn’t you like to have one? Well you could win one! Just comment on Rachael’s blog post before midnight (Eastern USA time) on October 23. But even if you don’t … Read More ...

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 ...