Here’s a great project to stitch with your kids as Easter approaches! Molly of Wild Olive reshares her tutorial for eggy felt finger puppets. Go to her post.
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Free pattern: Tatted daisy
Jon of Tat-a-Renda Patterns is sharing the instructions for tatting this gorgeous beaded daisy–perfect for adding to a brooch or a special hair ornament. Go to the pattern post.… Read More ...
Tom is hoopin it up
Tom Russell of Tom Russell Quilts has posted Hoop-De-Do: A Goober’s Guide to Finding Perfect Hoopiness. If you think it sounds humorous and fun, you’re right. If you think it’s probably fluff, you’re wrong. Despite his whimsical style, Tom delivers … Read More ...
Tutorial: Basic bead embroidery
Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks is adding bead embroidery to her already-over-the-top adorable custom Blythe doll dresses. And what’s more, she’s sharing the know-how with us. If you’ve never tried your hand at bead embroidery, follow Aimee’s tutorial to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Binding a rug
Primitives by the Light of the Moon shows us her excellent technique for binding a hand-hooked rug. The result is a finish that merges with and perfects the needlework. Beautiful. Go to her tutorial.… Read More ...
Make floss-bobbin magnets
This is such a clever idea! Perfect for the fridge of a stitchy mom (shown above) or the craft room of any embroiderer. Floss-bobbin magnets! Find out how to make them from Susan‘s tutorial at Red Gate Stitchery.… Read More ...
Signing needleart
Heather of In Love with Threads has some great advice about why and how to “sign” your needlework. See her post. And keep an eye on this up-and-coming needlework blog!… Read More ...
Tutorial: A notion with class
Wouldn’t this little notion look pretty on your sewing table or in your take-along bag! And it’s practical, too. Under that fabric and trim is a retractable tape measure. Excellent! See Benita Skinner‘s tutorial on Victoriana Quilt Designs blog… Read More ...
Stitch a shadowy Easter bunny
Royce of Royce’s Hub is guiding us through the creation of a sweet shadow work bunny. Go to her blog to enjoy the series of tutorials.… Read More ...
Easter stitching: Embroidered felt eggs
Yea, Wendi Gratz! Look what she’s sharing with us! A pattern for a sweet embroidered felt egg. Put one at each place setting at Easter brunch. Or fill a bowl with them and use it as the centerpiece for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pea Pod wrist pin cushion
Possibly the cutest wrist pin cushion ever: Quilt Story‘s tutorial at Moda Bakeshop blog uses abundant photos to show us how to make this Pea Pod notion from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) or scraps. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Foil on fabric
If you’d like to try foiled images on an art quilt or other textile, you’re in luck! Deb of Cold Feet Quilter is sharing the instructions she uses in her live workshops. Check out the tute.… Read More ...
Video tutorial: Free-motion writing with your sewing machine
I love the look of free-motion machine-stitched writing, but I haven’t been brave enough yet to try it. A new video demo by Dale Ann Potter shows us her technique using a conventional sewing machine. I can do this! And … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered roll cover
Teresa of TeresaDownUnder has posted a tutorial for making a swank embroidered holder for that spare roll of toilet paper. Handy, and a great way to spiff up the old bathroom. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Chikankari
Even if you didn’t sign up on the official roster for the free chikankari class by Anita of Artisticfingers, you can still enjoy the lessons and follow along. Anita is posting each one on her blog! Go to the first … Read More ...