Sew, Mama, Sew‘s month-long series of sewing for the home continues with this tutorial for spiffing up kitchen towels with a bit of patchwork. So smart! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
We remember
In honor and memory of September 11 heroes, Gayle of Sentimental Stitches is sharing this mini quilt pattern for an American Sunbonnet Sue. Thank you, Gayle, for a tender reminder.… Read More ...
Spare a Square scrap challenge
J Casa of JCasa::handmade blog is recruiting for a sweet fabric swap and challenge. Contribute one 12″ x 12″ square of fabric; receive 10 scraps; compose your scraps into a finished work. This spree will kick-start any fiber artist’s imagination. … Read More ...
Silk gauze from Kreinik
Framed and unframed 100% silk gauze is now available from Kreinik‘s web site. Silk gauze is particularly appropriate for stitching needlepoint miniatures and jewelry. Framed silk gauze comes with a needle and mounted in an acid-free, sturdy mat. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Chenille pincushion
Karen of Cotton Spice blog has put together a rockin project and tutorial for Helen Stubbings‘ Stitchers Angel Project: a sweet chenille pincushion. Download the pattern and tutorial.… Read More ...
Free Christmas chart from By the Bay
Donna of By the Bay Needleart has posted a “Christmas gift for all stitchers” – a beautiful chart of Christmas greetings, free for personal use. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Tutorial: Weaving medieval cords
Kiteman has posted a tute on the Instructables site for weaving cords using a medieval method. The cords can then be used as trim or, as shown here, as “jewelry.” See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric envelopes
Wendy Sloneker of CraftStylish has posted a great tutorial for making fabric envelopes. I love the fact that, for one model, she recycled the usable parts of a worn-out quilt, giving it yet another lease on life. Wouldn’t these envelopes … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered buttons
Pimp Stitch designer Amy Cluck has posted an awesome tutorial for making embroidered buttons. And she also has posted free mini patterns for you to use with this technique. (Yes!) They’re all great, but the hedgehog is irresistable! Check out … Read More ...
Vote to choose the Lazy Days winner
Quilting Gallery sponsored a Lazy Days of Summer Photo Contest – readers could enter photos of the quilts they made this summer. Now all the entries are in, and the winners will be decided by a vote. Let your voice … Read More ...
Bloom and win!
CraftStylish is hosting The Flower Power Challenge. Just create a flower in the medium of your choice and post it in the challenge gallery before 11:59 p.m. (Eastern USA time) on September 30. Four winners will receive super-duper bundles … Read More ...
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
This week, doe-c-doe blog is offering two free vintage embroidery patterns – this adorable kitty in a basket, and an equally sweet bunny with an umbrella. Get the patterns.
Vintage embroidery patterns have become increasingly popular over the years, … Read More ...
Free campaign stitchery
Tanya Marie Anderson, aka The Sampler Girl, is offering two free cross-stitch charts on her blog, At the Honeysuckle Tree. Tanya says, “So in the spirit of the election, here is a free chart for both sides. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork tablecloth and napkins
MarthaStewart.com has posted a tutorial, excerpted from Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson, for creating a quick and beautiful patchwork tablecloth with matching napkins. See the article.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for the link!… Read More ...
Baby quilt contest
Enter your handmade baby quilt in the contest at Make Baby Stuff.com, and you could win a gift certificate for US $100, US $50, or US $25 at Superbuzzy.com. The contest rules say, “We are looking for baby … Read More ...
