Allison Aller has posted the latest block in her reinterpretation of an antique floral crazy-quilt. This one features a ribbon cornflower — beautiful! See Allie’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Rolled roses
Queenly Things shares a pattern and tutorial for making sweet rolled roses from “old blankies, moth-eaten sweaters and whatever other scrumptiousness [she] could find.” Fabulous idea for using up scraps and offcuts. See the tute.
Many thanks to craftapalooza… Read More ...
Tutorial: Parisian Stripe stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Parisian Stripe. See the tute.… Read More ...
Gotta love Global Warming
Robin Atkins of Beadlust shares photos and gives a bit of the details behind her brother Thom‘s spectacular mixed-media quilt, Global Warming. For example, Robin says,
… Read More ...Thom fell in love with some turquoise disc beads and envisioned them as
Susan Lenz’ Blues Chapel is on exhibit through January 6
Needleart innovator Susan Lenz installed her collection Blues Chapel at the Greater Denton Arts Council, where it will be exhibited through January 6. Morgan Walker of North Texas Daily wrote,
… Read More ...“Tapestry in Blue,” a mixed media quilt, honors 24 early
Temporarily out of service…
I live in the USA. So it is my duty to cook (and eat!) as much as possible over the next couple of days in thanksgiving for my many blessings. I’m starting now! But I’ll be back Friday to … Read More ...
27 free ornament designs from Steve Rousseau
There’s a bounty of holiday goodness over on Needleprint. The blog declares,
… Read More ...For those of who you thought that Steve Rousseau‘s Quaker Cushion might be a bit of a stretch, here is a wonderful variation for you. Steve’s
Win 3,900 embroidery designs
Thankful Days Giveaways continue at Sewforless.com. And I couldn’t describe today’s freebie better than they did:
… Read More ...Woah. Now that’s a lot of embroidery designs. And for one lucky commenter, this stock embroidery design CD will be graciously relocating to
Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns for Holiday Stitching
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Let It Snow!
Here’s a tasty holiday treat from Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe. She’s sharing the pattern for her Let It Snow! applique-and-embroidery design. Plus she’s providing a tutorial to help us get through the techniques. (Just look at that adorable wreath!) … Read More ...
Free pattern: “Naughty”
Urban Threads is treating us to a Very Merry Freebie! The site says,
… Read More ...Getting on Santa’s good list? Way overrated. ‘Tis the season for eggnog and cookies! Here’s a free design as an early little Christmas present to you. Stitch
Kelly’s Fletcher has a new online store
Kelly Fletcher of materialistic blog is branching out! She recently launched a web site and online pattern store called…Kelly Fletcher! She says,
… Read More ...There’s a selection of embroidery, applique and quilted patterns available and I’ll be adding to these continually
Giveaway: White Christmas ornament
Oooooooooo. Rebecca Cason of Edward & Lilly is giving away one of her beautiful, touchable Christmas ornaments — this one is a white felt bird with a white snowflake embroidered on natural linen. Uber sweet. Go to the blog post … Read More ...
Free tatting pattern: Remembrance Ring
Yarnplayer is sharing her original pattern for this beautiful Remembrance Ring. This is one of the most popular free tatting tutorials that we have featured on Craftgossip.com. A mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who … Read More ...
Giveaway: Loralie machine-embroidery designs
Check out the latest Thankful Days Giveaway at Sewforless.com. The blog says,
… Read More ...Announcing the newest collection of embroidery designs by famous designer Loralie Harris! These “Lovely Ladies” are gorgeous and will add some sassiness to aprons, spa wraps and