Art, patterns and techniques
Reader Gayle says,
HELP…I am looking for a cross stitch pattern in which the letters look like gingham fabric…Not letters stitched on gingham fabric.
I’ve searched for a gingham-look alphabet, but I’m not having any luck. Do you know of … Read More ...
Karline of Urban Threads sent in this heads-up:
… Read More ...Urban Threads has posted a new free tutorial for a fabric checkbook cover. The instructions feature a ‘Lovebirds’ machine embroidery/applique design created for this project, but it’s easily adaptable to hand embroidery
You must check out the Birds of Change giveaways! A whole bunch of bloggers are giving away birdie treasures, such as this adorable and original banner by Creative Kismet. Get the details and see the links to all … Read More ...
Paula of A Latte Quilts blog has posted a clear, photo-rich tutorial for creating a double four-patch quilt. It rocks! Thanks so much, Paula! See the tute.… Read More ...
Elizabeth of Quieter Moments blog is showing off some nifty chicken-scratch experiments. She also graciously links to some excellent resources for more information and inspiration. See her post.
Looking for more articles on Chicken scratch embroidery? Check out these … Read More ...
Look what you can make from Lizzy House‘s new fabric line, Lizzy Dish: the Housewares quilt!! The pattern is free from Lizzy’s blog. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Magpie’s Mumblings blog has a review of a rockin resource for embroiderers and crazy quilters. Judith Baker Montano’s Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Tool is a 6″-square guide that is easy to take along and that stands on its own, … Read More ...
Craft Apple compared Misty Fuse and Stitch Witchery brands of fusible web. See her results.… Read More ...
Elizabeth of oh, fransson! blog is sharing her advice about the best materials to use for sashing a quilt. See the run-down of her favorites and their sources.… Read More ...
Donna Hussain has a fascinating article on Rayela’s Fiber Focus about teaching quilting in Hyderabad, India. Don’t miss the photos and description of Donna’s 7-week adventure. See the post.… Read More ...
Sue Bleiweiss and Terri Stegmiller have joined forces to publish their first book together: Creative Ways with Fibre & Stitch. I can’t wait to get my hands on this! Get a peek inside plus all the details for preordering from … Read More ...
TipNut has excellent advice for safely cleaning needlework. See the post.… Read More ...
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive blog is sharing her original pattern for Snowby. Stitch him quick while the snowy season is still fresh! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is sharing this lovely pomegranate pattern for surface embroidery or goldwork. Wow! Thank you, Mary! Get the PDF file.… Read More ...
deRomilly of Stitching with a Shimmy blog is giving away a copy of The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch by Barbara Hammet. To be in the running, post a comment in answer to her marketing question. The … Read More ...
