Bleach pens were the rage for a while in paper crafting. Then we saw a great application to clothing when Marisa of Elegant Bloggery accidentally splashed laundry bleach on one of her favorite t-shirts. Now Niamh of Urban Threads shows … Read More ...

You’ve probably noticed Sue Bleiweiss‘ name popping up on this blog pretty regularly. Her blog and zine are awesome sources of needlework and textile information. One amazing technique at which Sue is adept is silk fusion – creating one-of-a-kind … Read More ...

Judy Coates Perez, art quilter and author of Painted Threads blog is offering a 6-week online class in color theory, beginning September 1, for just US $60.

Judy’s blog says, “Did you know the color choices you make can … Read More ...

The Purl Bee blog shows a charming application of Needlepoint Journal Kits from AMH designs. The monogrammed notebook shown here is the result. Find out more. And order a kit at purlsoho.com.

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Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted her first stitch-along project. Her blog post says, “The idea behind this project is that we will stitch it together, one square at a time. The colors and threads will be … Read More ...

Check out this totally awesome animation! Architecture in Helsinki‘s “Like It or Not” is the score for an all-embroidery…um…cartoony kind of thingie. See it on YouTube.

And many thanks to Grace at Design*Sponge for pointing out this this … Read More ...

Moxie of We Are All Angry blog is  producing these faux Scout badges with adult themes. I want a whole sash full! Awesome, Moxie!

Thanks to Becky Stern at Craftzine.com for pointing out this great needlework tidbit.… Read More ...

Sara Franklin at ThreadBangers walks us step-by-step through the process of making a simple fusible applique without a pattern. These are tried-and-true instructions with unlimited applications. Look at the tute and the video, and dream up your own garment … Read More ...

Look (at left) what Rosalie Quinlan is giving away over on her blog:

The name of this pattern in ‘December’s Flight’.  The pattern includes a punch-needle picture, two christmas stockings with Christmas stitchery and a blanket stitched applique cushion.

Three … Read More ...

Quilting Gallery is sponsoring a new contest. Just e-mail a photo of your latest quilting project (even if it’s unfinished). You stand to win an adorable quilted wall hanging or some delicious fat quarters. Get all the details.

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To celebrate her birthday and the grand opening of her new online store, Heather Bailey is giving away patterns for this sweet fabric brooch. Heather’s blog says, “All orders received from Tues, August 12th through Weds, August 13th at 11:59pm … Read More ...

Lilly Campbell has posted a divine tutorial for making a t-shirt quilt. The post is her farewell to CraftStylish as she heads off to college. It’s hard to believe this quilt (and this writing!) comes from one so young. … Read More ...

Sharon B of In a Minute Ago blog has discovered that Bg Patterns, a free online tool for creating tiled backgrounds for web pages, can be used to design textile and needlework patterns. I can’t wait to get my … Read More ...