Needle Work

You can see more of Apol Lejano-Massebieau‘s lovely work in her Etsy shop.… Read More ...

Julia of Julia’s Place blog is sharing her sewing and embroidery patterns for this sweet and handy Bluebirds Armchair Caddy. Use it to keep your stitching needs neatly organized and at your fingertips. Or make one for a stitcher you … Read More ...

Nicole of Sister’s Choice Quilts walks us through trimming quilt blocks using the Precision Trimmer ruler. The result, she says, is much more accurate blocks and a more beautiful finished quilt top. See Nicole’s post.… Read More ...

Quick! Make this adorable love-note pillow for your sweetheart! Kim Walus of bitty bits & pieces blog shares the pattern and tells us how. See the tute.… Read More ...

Do you follow the Quilting with Debi blog? (You should. Really.) If so, you’re one step closer to Debi’s monster giveaway of 22 fat quarters – the entire line – of P & B Textiles’ Tunisia. The entry deadline … Read More ...

Judy Laquidara of Patchwork Times blog is telling everything you need to know about making half-square triangles. Don’t be scared! She makes it easy. See Judy’s post.… Read More ...

Carol of Needlework Tips & Techniques blog has posted an excellent introduction to bargello needlepoint. Go see!… Read More ...

You could win your choice of a Dick and Jane tote bag or a yard of Dick and Jane laminated cotton fabric. OOOooooooooooo! Run over to Taffy Talk blog and enter.… Read More ...

Look what Mother Superior is up to! The Superior Threads blog is giving away a gift certificate worth US $50 retail! Think of all the lovely thread that can make its way into your stash if you win! The entry … Read More ...

This idea is so cute and clever, I screamed a little when I first saw it. Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories is sharing a thorough, well-written, photo-heavy tutorial for making this adorable kitty quilt. I am so making this for my … Read More ...

Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint blog has some tips for working with boucle thread to avoid tangles and waste. What a perfect treatment for her mermaid’s hair! (Shown at left.) See Barbara’s advice.… Read More ...

Amy of Early Bird Special blog is having a giveaway to celebrate her first blogaversary. Look at all the delectable goodies she’s offering! The entry deadline is February 18. Go to Amy’s blog to enter.… Read More ...

Mary Corbet (of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog) knows how to transfer an embroidery pattern using tracing paper. In fact, she knows lots of ways to handle a traced transfer, and she’s sharing them with us in her usual thorough, readable … Read More ...