CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog posted this image of a chicken-scratch chicken! Adorable! And if you click her image, a larger version is displayed – just right to use as a pattern for your own chick. Thanks, CC! … Read More ...
Free patterns from Don’t Look Now
This delectable bit of raw-edge applique and quilting was designed by Kellie of Don’t Look Now blog. She’s sharing (for personal use) patterns and tutorials for this pillow and many other projects. Rush over to her blog right now.… Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Vintage Easter
Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs is sharing this sweet vintage pattern for your Easter stitching pleasure. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Audrey Wagner
stitch spectacular blog is featuring the exquisite embroidery of Audrey Wagner of Savannah, Georgia, USA. Shown here is a page from a handbound book of small works. See more photos and read about Audrey’s work.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Sawtooth Star quilt
Elizabeth of oh, fransson! blog is now a columnist for Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. Each month, her Fabric Focus article will offer a project that features one of the site’s current fabric collections. The first article in the series highlights … Read More ...
Free pattern: Matrioshka cross-stitch
sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog is sharing this adorable matrioshka doll pattern for cross-stitch or needlepoint. Trendy and adorable! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Your stitches can help a grieving family
Wee Care is a project of the Smocking Arts Guild of America. The project site says,
… Read More ...SAGA members sew and smock simple bishop-designed gowns and donate them to local hospitals to clothe babies who die at birth or shortly
WOQ: Quilt study groups
In February’s Women On Quilts event, Kimberly Wulfert will interview Beth Davis and Karen Parrett about starting a quilt study group. Beth and Karen founded the Vintage Quilt Study Group of New York, which investigates antique quilts and their history. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Reverse-applique monogram
Learn how to create a reverse-applique monogram with an excellent tutorial from tiny Decor blog. See the tute.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this great resource.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Little Mushroom Girl & Bunny
Jhoanna of One Red Robin blog is sharing her original embroidery pattern, Little Mushroom Girl & Bunny. Yea! Download the PDF file.… Read More ...
Goldwork toolbox
If you’ve been dying to try a bit of goldwork but you worried about investing in a lot of specialized tools, you’ll love Mary Corbet‘s advice. Last Friday’s post on Needle ‘n’ Thread blog details the tools you need … Read More ...
New technique, new blog
Whoa! Look what Pamela Priday did with a paper napkin! See more of her artistic adventures on her new blog, Crafty Quilting.
Many thanks to Erica Spinks of Creative Dabbling blog for pointing out this great resource.… Read More ...
HST/QST tutorial
Do half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles have you stumped? Quilter Going Bananas makes them easy for you with her well-illustrated tutorial. See the tute.… Read More ...
Birdie giveaway
Oooooooo! Look what Magpie Sue is giving away. If you’d like to get your hands on this sweet green bird, go to From the Magpie’s Nest and follow the rules. The contest ends at 7 (Pacific USA time) Saturday, … Read More ...
New maids from Allsorts
Jenny B of Allsorts blog has just released set two of her Pretty Maids in a Row embroidery-pattern series. She says,
… Read More ...This group consists of Lucia from Spain, Eleni from Greece, Ines from Portugal, Paola from Italy, and Mollie from