Allison Ann Aller of Allie’s in Stitches blog just can’t write a bad tutorial. She’s posted another delicious one, this time for creating Dove roses. She says the critical factor is finding exactly the right fabric for the petals. … Read More ...

Brilliant! A quilt with little pockets at the corners. Take the quilt along on a picnic or to a concert. Spread out the quilt on the ground and tuck a rock in each pocket, and the quilt lies flat and … Read More ...

Look! Alicia in Hawaii made a snail wallet to match her Small Snail Bag project! Rock on, Alicia!… Read More ...

Check out this yummy butterfly quilt block! Lynne designed it, and she’s posted a tutorial on her blog, The Patchery Menagerie. Try it out, and be sure to post your results on Lynne’s blog.

Thanks to Mishka at Quilting … Read More ...

Needlework News’ giveaway of three Sublime Stitching pattern sheets is almost over. To be in the running, comment before 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) August 8. Winners will be announced later that day.

Enter the contest.… Read More ...

Tracy Lambert, needlepoint editor at About.com, has given the heads-up: “We would love for you to join the needlepoint chat here at About.com! Have a question, or just looking for others who enjoy stitching, this is just the place … Read More ...

Oh, no! I fell behind in checking my blog reader, and I missed pattern release day at Pimp Stitch! Ack! Thank goodness there’s still plenty of time to get these patterns and stitch them up before Halloween. Tamie Snow… Read More ...

I first discovered Ronda Kivett several years ago, when I accidentally stumbled across a site that displayed her beaded art dolls. I was awed. And yet she made the artform seem so accessible that I went right home and started … Read More ...

The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com has a new free pattern every week. Doesn’t that make you feel like blowing kisses to them? This week’s offering is wedding bells – a charming addition to a wedding sampler, a ring-bearer pillow, or … Read More ...

Do you already know about YouCanMakeThis.com? If so, then why didn’t you tell me? I’ve just discovered this primo site for crafty shopping. They have projects in nearly any category you can think of, including (be still my heart) … Read More ...

Anita Pendley of AnitasArts blog has posted a tutorial for lining a kit-made Christmas stocking for greater strength and cleanliness. Anita notes that the lining technique would work as well for needlepoint or cross-stitch stockings as it does for felt … Read More ...

Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint blog has started a new series of posts that needlepointers are going to love. The series is a beta test of a new workshop Barbara is teaching.

She says, “The objective is to learn new … Read More ...

It’s probably not fair to use the term “old sheets” for the source fabric of this lovely quilt. Judging from the patterns used, the sheets were vintage finds. Still, the concept would work for any lightweight sheeting-type fabric. See what … Read More ...

Janet Perry at Nuts About Needlepoint has posted announcements of new needlework products – threads, finishing, canvas, and more. I’m especially excited about the new Dinky Dyes silk ribbons. Get the lowdown from Janet.… Read More ...