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 ...

MrXStitch of Craftster unabashedly declares his love for the Mrs. with this bit of flossy goodness. Don’t you love it! His signature says, “Yeah, so I’m a man and I do embroidery… Wanna make something out of it?
How … Read More ...

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 ...

You know about Elizabeth Hartman‘s paintbox quilt, right? It’s so gorgeously modern, so deliciously colorful that it has been posted all over the web. Well, our envy and longing have been rewarded. Elizabeth has posted a tutorial for … Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted a guide to linen threads that are suitable for needlepoint, including links to resources. Check it out! And thank you, Janet!… Read More ...

The motto of the Ships Project is “Supporting America’s Troops Deployed in the War on Terror One Stitch at a Time!” The project finds out what items are most needed by the troops. Individuals make hats, slippers, socks, cool ties, … Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ll definitely smile when you see the art quilts produced by the fertile mind and nimble fingers of Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood. You can find out more about the quilt pictured here on Posted Stitches. And you can read lots … Read More ...