My heart leaps a little when I discover a chart for a plastic canvas project that is cool and useful. FreePatterns.com is sharing the chart for this perky horned owl (designed by Alida Macor) that would make a great … Read More ...
“Stained glass” tatting
Expert tatter Marilee of Yarnplayer Arts blog is experimenting with combining bright multicolored thread and black thread to achieve a stained-glass effect. Beautiful! Read more about it.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Nursery rhymes
Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is sharing these adorable vintage nursery-rhyme patterns for your personal embroidering pleasure! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Inimitable inchies
I know I’ve raved before about the gorgeous crazy-quilted “inchies” produced by Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses. So please forgive me for indulging in another wiggly happy dance, but you’ll probably want to join me when you see Lisa’s … Read More ...
Bascom makes me laugh
If you haven’t yet become a fan of Bascom Hogue‘s embroidery and other art, you must go over to his Cottonwood Diner blog and get to know him. On April 18, he posted this bit of genius — a … Read More ...
Cupcakes for Mom
Tricia-Rennea‘s newest cupcake image is begging to be embroidered. I’m seeing a whole wardrobe of kitchen decor for a Mother’s Day gift… Get the design.… Read More ...
New issue of CQMagOnline
The April 2009 issue of CQMagOnline is live! This issue includes an abundance of exciting articles from mavens such as Allie Aller, Leslie Ehrlich, and Sharon Boggon. Find out how to add glitter to fabric and lace from Pamela Kellogg. … Read More ...
Crazy Twitter Twibe
Sharon B of Pin Tangle blog is passing the word that Mary-Frances Main of Frequently Wrong But Never in Doubt has started a Twitter Twibe for crazy quilters. Get all the details from Mary-Frances’ blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bold Initial Bargello Boxtop
Janet Perry is previewing her new book, Little Bargello Treasures, by sharing her tutorial for producing a monogram with a bargello background. Janet mentions that the design would make an excellent boxtop, and I’m seeing it as the perfect, personalized … Read More ...
Shadow applique is coming back
I haven’t done any shadow applique since the 1970s, but I’ve heard a whisper or two that it’s making a comeback. If you want to try your hand, take advantage of this beautiful free pattern designed by Marian Shenk for … Read More ...
Start stitching holiday squares
Bargello Needlepoint blog links us to nine free holiday square patterns from Rainbow Gallery. The blog notes that the squares can “be made into ornaments, small box tops or pin cushions.” Get the designs.… Read More ...
The ins and outs of needlepoint canvas
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has blogged a guide to needlepoint canvas that is essential info for beginning stitchers; and even veterans may find a new tidbit or two in the article. See the post.… Read More ...
Spicy cross-stitch
CraftGossip’s editor-in-chief, Shellie Wilson, spotted these original cross-stitch designs in beefranck‘s flickr photostream. I’m so glad she shared them with me so I can share them with you. Beware: Some of the slogans may not be suitable for viewing … Read More ...
How to tie a surgical knot
Portuguese reader Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog tipped us off to a great video tute on the Brazilian craft blog Superziper. Meri says,
… Read More ...Please, take a look at this video when you’ll have some time: it teaches how
Free chart: Spring birdy
Oh, no! While I was distracted by marrying off my kiddo, I missed another adorable free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get Spring Shower Birdy designed by Jenny Barton.… Read More ...