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 ...
Step-by-step: Cleaning needlework
TipNut has excellent advice for safely cleaning needlework. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern from Wild Olive
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 ...
Free pattern from Mary Corbet
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 ...
Cross-stitch giveaway
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 ...
New prick-and-stitch patterns
Value Pack No. 34 from Stitching Cards includes six wonderful animal-themed prick-and-stitch patterns. You’ll love them all. These wee hedgehogs made me hug myself. The value pack costs GBP 5.00, and the patterns also are available individually. See the offer… Read More ...
Join in on blocks-of-the-month
Joan of Quilting on a Budget blog has posted a mega list of free BOMs (block-of-the-month series) that are just getting started. She says,
… Read More ...Each month a new block is posted by the designer, and you complete that block before
Free vintage kitty pattern
Pam of Kitty & Me Designs is sharing this sweet vintage embroidery pattern. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Charming giveaway
Bee Square Blog is giving away a charm pack of adorable Japanese fabrics. See the rules. A winner will be chosen at random on January 19.… Read More ...
Help Judy and Susie to help Cambodian girls
News from the C&T Publishing blog:
… Read More ...Judy Sisneros, author of 9-Patch Pizzazz and Rectangle Pizzazz, will be traveling at her own expense with fellow quilting teacher Susie Ernst to the Agape Restoration Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from Feb
Join SharonB’s Stitch Explorer
Stitch Explorer 2009 starts today on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. SharonB says,
… Read More ...Each month on the 15th of the month I post details of either a slightly unusual or lesser known stitch, or a style of embroidery…Each month I
How to Make Crazy Quilt inchies
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses blog created a delicious bit of crazy quilting and then (talk about crazy!) cut it up! As she embellishes the 1″ x 1″ pieces and finishes their edges with blanket stitch, she’s winding up with … Read More ...
Mary’s advice on silk thread
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is sharing insider information about where to find silk couching thread. And you know Mary’s advice is primo! See the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Accuracy in cutting and sewing
The Great Summer Mystery Quilt has begun over at Hugs from Helen blog. Whether or not you’re stitching along, be sure to check the first installment for an excellent tutorial on cutting and sewing accurately so your quilt blocks go … Read More ...
Free valentine embroidery patterns
Those stitchin sisters at Sibling Craftery are spoiling us with free treats. Go grab this tasty set of valentine patterns to lend your valentine gifting some zip! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
