The free embroidery pattern of the month from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog is adorable and timely. Stitch it up for a special valentine memento. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Soiree giveaway
Whoa! Look what you could win! A huge fat-quarter pack of Lila Tueller‘s Soiree line for Moda! The fabric was donated by Moda and is being given away by Debby Maddy of Calico Carriage Quilt Designs. The rules … Read More ...
Needlepoint kit giveaway
The January giveaway at Ornaments blog is this beautiful needlepoint kit: Royal by Orna Willis, herself! The entry deadline is noon, January 16. Enter the contest.… Read More ...
Donate a fiber valentine
fredflare.com is sponsoring a handmade valentine round-up to raise money for a good cause. The site says,
… Read More ...Make a valentine and send it to FF! We’ll feature it online and donate the proceeds from its sale to Elder Craftsmen, a
Cyber Fyber is open!!!
The long-awaited Cyber Fyber Exhibition opens today at Gallery 80808/Vista Studios, 808 Lady Street, Columbia, South Carolina, USA.
… Read More ...The brainchild of Susan Lenz, the exhibit focuses on the supportive, global community of fiber artists with whom Susan regularly
New ribbons from LFN
These gorgeous jacquard ribbons are part of the new spring line from LFN Textiles. You can order them retail from LFNTextiles.com or wholesale from renaissanceribbons.com. And you can get to know the designer, get application tips, and find … Read More ...
Join the Tiny Monogram Challenge
This is too fun! Sublime Stitching has issued a challenge: Create the tiniest, most aesthetically pleasing monogrammed pillow, and you could win a boxed set of Craft magazine’s first four issues. The entry deadline is January 20, so get to … Read More ...
Poodle stitching
Reader Carol of Marietta, Georgia, USA, writes:
My daughter wants me to cross stitch a pink poodle for her daughter’s room. Where can I even begin the hunt to find a pattern like that?
Poodles are a popular cross-stitch theme, … Read More ...
Felt plushie sweetness
Oh, my goodness! This little toadstool is so sweet, it almost gives me tears. The flower vine over the door, especially, makes me wiggle with delight. Reader Sarah found this tasty bit by poshplushies on flickr. You’ve got to … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns: Kitchen Fairies
Kandra of Sibling Craftery is sharing some adorable embroidery patterns to spice up your kitchen projects. Your kitchen fairies will have plenty to do with all these charming appliances and accessories to work with! Thanks so much, stitching sisters!! Get … Read More ...
Get this: 144 CQ stitches
Holy floss! Crazy-quilter Shawkl has come up with an awesomely generous goal for 2009: She’s planning to post 12 dozen different seam stitches over the next 12 months!!! She says,
… Read More ...One of my personal goals in 2009 is to become
Tutorial: Floss-ring tag
Anita of Little Stitches web site has posted a rockin tutorial for making a floss-ring tag. Simple instructions and abundant photos make this tute a gem. And a ring with a hand-stitched tag will make a beautiful and practical gift … Read More ...
Inexpensive French needlepoint canvases
Etsy seller frenchcraftsonline is offering 50 traditional French medieval needlepoint printed canvases for amazing prices. For example, this 16″ x 22″ 10-count double-thread penelope cotton canvas is US $11.95 plus US $4.50 shipping. He says,
… Read More ...Sorry but I don’t have
Free chart: Cross-stitch snowflake
The chart for this sweet winter stitchery by Anne MacGregor is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Downloadable SRE lesson
Di van Niekerk, diva of silk-ribbon embroidery, is now offering a downloadable SRE class. The promotional literature says,
… Read More ...Too busy to attend a class?…Having trouble locating an experienced teacher in your area? We have the answer for you! Downloadable