Muddlepud has created some chicken scratch designs, and she’s giving them away! She says, “I’ve decided to encourage others in Blogland to craft so that I might live vicariously through them. Stitchers, I give you … my original Chicken Scratch … Read More ...
Inspiration: Malke’s Exposed
Malke of The Quilter blog shares this amazing quilt she created in response to her own experience with breast cancer. She says,
… Read More ...‘Exposed’ came about when I was going through my gazzilionth procedure (when I had breast cancer), this one
Freebie for machine embroidery
Hot news from SewforLess.com:
… Read More ...Brother has added a trial download for their PE-Design embroidery software suite. We have gotten tons of inquiries about this so if you are looking to learn more about Brother’s famous embroidery software suite –
Book Review: The Quilting Arts Book
If you love Quilting Arts TV, you’ll have to buy The Quilting Arts Book. It is introduced by Pokey Bolton, editor in chief of Quilting Arts Magazine and host of Quilting Arts TV. But the nearly three dozen articles … Read More ...
Giveaway from Bee Square blog
This week’s giveaway at Bee Square blog is a half-yard of Flower Dot by Lecien. Delicious! Go to the blog to enter before February 23.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Posies ‘Round the Cabin
This free quilt pattern from FreePatterns.com pairs scrappy log cabin blocks set in the Barn Raising pattern with appliqued posies. Adorable! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Hope for left-handed stitchers
There’s a new, generous feature over on the Sublime Stitching site. Jenny is now providing stitch diagrams for lefties! Go see.… Read More ...
Tutorial: TotusMel shares needle-tatting secrets
Pamela Quevedo, aka TotusMel of Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense blog, is letting us peek over her shoulder to learn basic needle-tatting techniques. She has posted a tutorial on Instructables for this sweet flower pendant, which she calls a … Read More ...
Free chart: Spring bunny
Patty of Pip Stitch made this precious teeny pillow from a free chart she found at EMS Cross Stitch Academy. Lovely work, Patty! And thanks for pointing us to this great resource. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Dresden Plate
Kim of Bitty Bits & Pieces blog has posted a rockin tutorial for creating this classic Dresden Plate quilt block using an 18-degree fan ruler. Check it out.… Read More ...
Sugar Snap giveaway
Hurry over to designer Melissa Averinos‘ yummygoods blog and enter her awesome second-blogaversary giveaway. The prize bundle includes not only a selection of her Sugar Snap line but also some delicious tidbits from Anna Maria Horner, Erin McMorris, Tina … Read More ...
Giveaway: Crafty Chica goodness
Crafty Chica Kathy Cano-Murillo has a new book: The Crafty Chica’s Guide to Artful Sewing. (Can’t wait to get my hands on that!) And to celebrate, she’s having a monster giveaway! You could win a copy of the book, … Read More ...
Free birdies from Sibling Craftery
Stitching sibling Kandra Young is treating us to two full pages of her original embroidery designs! The theme this time is birds, and you’re going to want all of them. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Book review: More than cloth dolls
Ray Slater‘s Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists is a terrific guide, whether you’re thinking of attempting your first doll or your an experienced doll artist. The book’s clear instructions, useful illustrations, and abundant creative ideas will get your doll … Read More ...
Hand-stitching Embroidery patterns…free free free!
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...