Karen of Kquilts Studio has posted a tutorial for a handy-dandy pincushion and thread catcher that will make any needleworker’s life easier and neater. Thanks to Natalie Zee Drieu of Craftzine.com for the heads-up.… Read More ...

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of CraftSanity has started a new collaborative project with fellow-quilter Bev Laing. Posted Stitches is a monthly art-quilt challenge between these two artists, and we get to watch what happens. I’m in love with their first effort, … Read More ...

Judy Coates Perez has a new DVD available from Quilting Arts, Painting Fabric for Wholecloth Quilts. On her blog, Painted Threads, Judy says, “This DVD gives information on using textile paints, mixing color, painting demonstrations for glazing, … Read More ...

I adore smocking on children’s clothing, but I’ve never had the gumption to try it myself. It seems too precise for my skills and too time-consuming for my schedule. SWAKembroidery.com has an answer for folks like me. They’re offering machine-embroidery … Read More ...

If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at miniature needlepoint but you’ve been intimidated by the scale of the thing, Janet Granger Designs has the solution. Janet’s site offers not only the supplies needed for this minuscule craft but … Read More ...

The free cross-stitch chart of the week from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this adorable design from Jenny Barton. Download the chart. And be sure to look at the whole Happy Hippo series.… Read More ...

If you’re in the southern hemisphere, you’re probably enjoying the approach of spring. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you know spring will be here again before you know it. Either way, you should consider downloading the pattern for this … Read More ...

Anyone Can Quilt blog has posted a machine-quilting tute for newbies that will make you smile while teaching you everything you need to know to get started. This is how modern quilters do it.

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Marie at Make and Takes blog has come up with another simple and simply beautiful idea for a hand-stitched greeting card. Get the free pattern and instructions.

And thanks to Jenny Ryan at Craftzine.com for pointing to this great … Read More ...

Pipers Girls blog posted a great idea for needlepunch lovers. “There are not as many patterns available for needlepunch,” the blogger says, “so I like to use the many that are meant for applique. This is a small quilt that … Read More ...

Pimp Stitch is offering new patterns this week from each of the designers, including some awesome Christmas designs. What’s more, you can buy the Summer 2008 patterns in money-saving “bundles” – six patterns for US $15. Get all the details … Read More ...

I just stumbled across a perfectly amazing blog: Christmas Ornament Stitch-A-Long. Did everyone know about this site but me? The project claims a huge crew of needleworkers, listed in the sidebar. (Lots of great blog-hopping there.) Each month, the … Read More ...