Kirsty of kootoyoo blog has put together a tutorial explaining how to embroider on dark fabric. Her secret: Aquasol. You have two choices for enjoying the lesson: slideshow or PDF. See the tute.… Read More ...
Fat quarter giveaway
Rhonda Phillips of Patches and Pieces blog is giving away six beautiful fat quarters to one lucky winner – or possibly two! The entry deadline is February 28. Go to Rhonda’s blog to enter.… Read More ...
Win an OttLite floor lamp
Quilting on a Budget blog, through the courtesy of the OttLite Company, is giving away an OttLite wing-shade floor lamp! The blogger describes her own experience with an OttLite:
… Read More ...All I can say is WOW! I had no idea
Giveaway: Bird garden fabric
Designer Amy Schimler of Red Fish Circle blog is celebrating her birthday by giving away two of her bird garden Spoonflower fabric panels! The deadline for entry is February 25. Go to Red Fish Circle to enter.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery designs from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing three new hand-embroidery designs for your personal use. (One is featured here.) She says, “They can be adapted to many forms of embroidery such as freestyle, crewel, adapted for even weave techniques such … Read More ...
Free embroidery designs: Circus cuties
These adorable embroidery designs are free for your personal use from Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog. Kira says “trace onto a onesie or bib for a cute DIY baby shower gift.” Get the patterns.
Wrestling with Henry Hedgehog
I’ve been snakebit. That’s what we call it in the American South when everything you try goes wrong.
On February 17, I posted links to 12 free hand-stitching patterns, including the adorable Henry Hedgehog designed by Gretchen of Chichiboulie… Read More ...
Crafters: Help Baby Ike
Rachel Hobson (aka Average Jane Crafter) explains the hard times of Baby Ike of Austin and his family, and she offers some brilliant ideas for how you can help. (Blog. Donate crafts. Send money. And there’s more you can … Read More ...
February ‘Stitch Explorer’ challenge
This month at Pin Tangle blog, SharonB challenges stitchers to experiment with trellis stitch. Sharon says,
… Read More ...It is a raised needle woven stitch that I think is a lot of fun and has loads of potential. The image to the
Giveaway: A Touch of Felt
The weekly giveaway at C&T Publishing blog is a copy of Lynne Farris‘ A Touch of Felt. The blog says,
… Read More ...Now you can rediscover (or discover for the first time) the joy of working with felt to make beautiful,
Free pattern: Flower Power quilt
The pattern for this wild Flower Power quilt (designed by Marsha Evans Moore) is free from FreeSpirit Fabrics! Yes! Get the pattern.
Many thanks to Fab Talk blog for the heads-up!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted basket
Geta Grama of Geta’s Quilting Studio blog made this adorable quilted basket – just the right size to make a portable bassinette for your little one’s favorite lovey. And she has put together a detailed tutorial to help you make … Read More ...
Learn to make needlepoint dots
How can you give the impression of dots on needlepoint canvas, where stitches are fundamentally square? Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! has the answer. (Of course she does!) Her February 13 blog post shows how to indicate swiss dots and polka … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stem-stitch rose
Janet of I’m going crazy; you come, too blog is sharing a tutorial for creating a stem-stitch rose in silk-ribbon embroidery. Simple technique, beautiful results. Click the images to see extra-large, detailed versions. See the tute.… Read More ...
Quilting while you travel
Next up on Women On Quilts’ interview series is Carol Margolis, founder of SmartWomenTravelers.com, who will answer questions about traveling well, in general, and traveling quilting, in particular. Join WOQ host Kimberly Wulfert and Carol Margolis for the … Read More ...
