Needle Work

Mishka of Quilting Gallery is sharing a video tutorial by Shawn Bailey of Bailey’s Quilting Headquarters. Mishka says the lesson for wonky log-cabin blocks is easy and fun. Check it out.… Read More ...

(1) Acorn Tree by Windflower Embroidery
(2) Cherisse Jensen (via Rubi, Stitch Spectacular)
(3) Shannon Rankin (via Jenny Hart, Embroidery as Art)
(4) Kathleen Loomis (via Selvage Blog)
(5) Sherry Shine (via Rayela’s Fiber Focus)
(6) Kima of Kup Kup … Read More ...

You know Niamh of Urban Threads is always walking out there on the cutting edge of machine embroidery. This time, she’s applying her prodigious design skills to crafting for men. She has put together a tutorial for embellishing a man’s … Read More ...

Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, has posted two new quilt-block patterns that you’re going to love: Twenty-five Patch and Roman Square.… Read More ...

Jenny S of Stitcher Scribbler blog shows us how to make an adorable and easy shamrock brooch, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. See the tute.… Read More ...

I hope you’re following – or participating in! – the Stitch Explorer Challenge series at SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. The new (March) challenge is to push the limits of Assisi embroidery: “filling the background with stitching while leaving the … Read More ...

Here’s the latest in Mary Corbet‘s series of gorgeous scrolly medallions for hand embroidery. Get the free pattern from Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog.… Read More ...

Steph of Steph’s Tat Stuff blog created this marvelous bit of seasonal tatting. I love the bunny in the egg – Steph’s rendition of a charming Mark Myers pattern. You can read about the materials she used and follow her … Read More ...

Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing this sweet Easter foundation block for crazy quilting. Janet says,

Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the

The pattern for this adorable beehive applique is available free from Wee Folk Art. Get the pattern. And keep an eye on the blog. Kimara says she plans to post a new applique pattern each week!

Thanks to … Read More ...

Kerri of Lovely Little Handmades blog is sharing her first tutorial: Double Hourglass quilt blocks. Her instructions are clear with plenty of photos, and she’s tucked in some helpful hints, too. See the tute.… Read More ...

Check out this news from Fab Talk blog:

Here at FabTalk, we like to think we’re in good company–not only are we proudly part of the FabricShop Network (the trade organization for independent fabric retailers), we’ve got some great

This is post number 1600 since I became CraftGossip’s needlework editor last June 1!

I’m celebrating this lovely number by giving away a copy of The Quilting Arts Book (see my review). Leave a comment on this post … Read More ...