Art, patterns and techniques
May 15, 2009, is the deadline for entering the Pfaff Art Embroidery Challenge 2009. The call for entries says,
… Read More ...The PFAFF® Art Embroidery Challenge is a truly global competition judged by an international jury. The works are created predominantly
This astonishing art is the work of Fraser Smith. Fat Tuesday is carved wood, oil stain, and mixed media. That’s right. This quilt is a wood carving. ctpubblog says, “Every detail is complete, right down to the dimples caused … Read More ...
Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another of her adorable Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns. This time, Sue and Hannah are sharing a hymnbook. So sweet. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around … Read More ...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and spring soon to follow (in the northern hemisphere), you’re going to need Pretty Ditty‘s Woodland Love Birds tutorial. Imagine slightly different colors and embellishments. Now…don’t you feel the need to make … Read More ...
Sheila of Cheeky Magpie blog has come up with a charming application for fabric yoyos. She joined vintage yoyos she discovered in a thrift store into a colorful scarf. See her post.… Read More ...
tricia-rennea is sharing these original bird templates. She suggests cutting them out of paper, which would be adorable. But I can also see them cut out of felt and embellished with embroidery and beads. Or you could use them as … Read More ...
Judy Laquidara of Patchwork Times blog has invited quilters to join her in a year of stash busting. If you want to take part and you’d like to track your yardage, but the prospect of all those calculations gives you … Read More ...
In case you missed it in the holiday hubbub, doe-c-doe shared two adorable vintage patterns this week. You’ll want to add them to your collection. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing her pattern for the traditional Goose in the Pond quilt block in two sizes: 22-1/2″ and 11-1/4″. Janet says the block goes together quickly with quick piecing techniques. Get … Read More ...
Kathy York demos her technique for satin-stitching around small appliqued circles. See the tute.… Read More ...
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing her pattern for a Capital T quilt block. Janet says, “I love how brightly colored paisley fabrics look against a neutral background, and think their lovely swirls are a … Read More ...
The Lone Beader calls this spectacular bit of bead embroidery a Holiday Red Bird, but I think it would make an excellent accessory any time of year. See this brooch and more of her work on her blog.… Read More ...
Mary Emma Allen of Quilting and Patchwork blog alerts us to a great project: “As the city of Boulder, CO prepares to celebrate it’s 150th anniversary, quilters there are making a pictorial fabric display to depict historical events during those … Read More ...
Deepa of This and That blog is sharing some rockin variations on detached buttonhole stitch. See Deepa’s post.… Read More ...
Did you get your Christmas gift from Janet Perry? You missed it? Well, scoot over to Nuts About Needlepoint and download her free charts for two beautiful plastic-canvas ornaments and get started on next year’s gift list! Get the … Read More ...
