This appliqued and embroidered pillow by Tasha of A Little Sweetness makes me so happy! She says, “Who doesn’t like a reason to use as many cute fabrics as possible in one project?” Indeed! She explains how she did it–with … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Sweetheart Pie
You knew Mollie of Wild Olive would do something unusual for Valentine’s Day! She’s sharing the pattern and instructions for a Sweetheart Pie softie–a sweet but zero-calorie way to show your affection. Go to her blog post for the pattern … Read More ...
Tutorial: Heart pin cushion
Make a valentine for yourself. You deserve it. Teresa of TeresaDownUnder shows us step by step how to create this patchwork heart pin cushion. Wouldn’t it be perfect for a little stitchy embellishment! See the tute.
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Tutorial: Modern Plastic Canvas needlepoint bag
This beautiful bag is (imagine trumpets blaring) plastic canvas! Yea! Carla Sinclair‘s post at Craftzine.com shows not only how to complete the stitching on the PC, but also how to cut and assemble the rest of the bag. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make dimensional fluted ribbon trim
Kenneth King‘s post on Threads blog shows us how to create a beautiful fluted dimensional trim from any flexible ribbon. I think this looks like calla lilies See his tute. Or you can see the full printed PDF … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Machine-applique a convex curve
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to machine-applique a convex curve–the first in a series of video tutorials that I know we’re all going to Pin! See her tute.… Read More ...
Free online class: Chikankari
Anita of Artistic Fingers will lead a free online class in Chikankari over six to eight weeks. She says,
This Indian embroidery is a form of whitework…This embroidery is a combination of techniques–shadow work, pulled thread, and surface embroidery.
Beautiful! … Read More ...
Tutorial: Beginner CQ piecing
Janet of I’m Going Crazy blog has posted a beginner tutorial for piecing a simple heart crazy-quilt block. Check it out.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk Ribbon Embroidery herringbone stitch
Allie Aller demos how to create dimensional herringbone stitch with silk ribbon. See her tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You … Read More ...
Add wire hearts to embroidery
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has posted a simple but awesome valentine idea over on the &Stitches blog. The project incorporates couched Memory Wire by DMC. See the post.… Read More ...
Make a pouch for mini business cards
Jodi of Sew Fearless shows us how to make a beautiful, practical embroidered felt pouch for mini business cards. See her tute.
And many thanks to Haley of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Tutorial and giveaway at Stash Books
Here are a couple of treats from Stash Books blog. They’re sharing a link to the tutorial for this adorable hooped-up message board by Rashida Coleman-Hale. And they’re giving away a roll of precut Windham fabric from the Flower … Read More ...
Tutorial: Needle-turn applique
Carrie of A Passion for Applique walks us through her needle-turn technique with special attention to handling deep valleys. See her tute.… Read More ...
Fuzzball in motion
This is awesome. Chelsea of Love and a Sandwich set up a time-lapse camera to capture her creation of Laugh It Up, Fuzzball. See the whole project in 2-1/2 minutes! Go to the Feeling Stitchy post for the link to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mushroom love brooch
Whip Up says,
… Read More ...Lark Craft’s upcoming book Heart-Felt Holidays: 40 Festive Felt Projects to Celebrate the Seasons is the follow-up to Fa La La La Felt. The book comes out in April, but Lark Crafts are starting the fun early