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 ...
Tutorial: Stash folding
Patti of Quilting Is My Passion blog has a technique for folding fabric that makes her stash fit neatly on her shelving system. And she’s sharing her technique in a tutorial that will help you figure out how to get … Read More ...
WOQ interview: Lynne Klippel
Lynne Klippel was Kimberly Wulfert‘s first guest for the 2009 Women On Quilts interview series. Kim says, “Lynne and I had a fantastic conversation about writing and publishing the book in your mind and future.” If you missed the … Read More ...
Tin-punch Sue from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue, and this one is suitable for tin punch or candlewicking! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th … Read More ...
Learn Milanese stitch
See an excellent stitching chart and example for Milanese Stitch on Barbara Bergsten‘s Create Needlepoint! blog. This stitch sample is block 5 of her Painted Stitches Sampler. You’ll want to see the whole series. See the post.… Read More ...
Free new year sampler
Karin of Nordic Craft blog says,
… Read More ...I designed a little sampler to help me try some new stitches, and I wanted it to be something inspirational for the new year… I scanned the pattern for you if you’d like to