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 ...
Anxiety-free quilt calculations
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 ...
Free vintage embroidery patterns: Kittens and teddy
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 ...
Free quilt pattern: Goose in the Pond
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 ...
Video tutorial: Satin stitching a tight circle
Kathy York demos her technique for satin-stitching around small appliqued circles. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free quilt pattern: Capital T block
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 ...
A beady bird brooch
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 ...
Quilting city history
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 ...
Detached buttonhole variations
Deepa of This and That blog is sharing some rockin variations on detached buttonhole stitch. See Deepa’s post.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Plastic canvas ornaments
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 ...
Free tatting pattern: Chatelaine
Sherry Pence (aka Lady Shuttlemaker) has a lovely gift for all of us this season: a gorgeous, original pattern for a tatted chatelaine. Thank you, Lady! Get the pattern.
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Free quilt pattern: Imperial Collection
You can get this beautiful Imperial Collection pattern free from the Robert Kaufman web site. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Make a doll-quilt kit for a youngster
If you’re lucky enough to have time off between now and the first of the year, this would be the perfect opportunity to put together a beginner-quilt kit for a young person in your life. In fact, why not stand … Read More ...
Free Fabric Friday at SMS
This week’s giveaway at Sew, Mama, Sew! is a yard of fabric of your choice to four lucky readers. Enter now.… Read More ...
Still waiting *sigh*
I had a biggo temper tantrum last Tuesday when the TV/Internet installer failed to show up again. Well, the tantrum actually came when I called in to find out where the guy was and was told that my installation appointment