Erika Kern of CraftStylish shows us how to turn a dreary cardigan into a snappy, personalized fashion statement. A bit of chain stitch, lazy daisies, and French knots, and you’ve got a whole new look! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Finishing a pillow
Cindy of Focus on Finishing blog takes us step by step through the process of turning a bit of embroidery into a finished pillow or cushion. Detailed drawings, measurements, and abundant photos make this thorough tutorial a snap to follow. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Felt birdcage ornament
Zakka Life gives us the pattern and shows us all the steps for creating this adorable embroidered felt birdcage ornament. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Quantiesque snowflake
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Patterns Page is sharing this original snowflake pattern as a seasonal gift for her readers. Just gorgeous! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Hand-stitched carnations
There’s a real treat over on Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Margaret Cobleigh converted an image of carnations from a vintage embroidery book into a vector graphic that can be shared electronically. You can download two versions … Read More ...
Free pattern: String candle
This candle pattern would be perfect for prick-and-stitch embroidery on paper, making it the ideal embellishment for a last-minute Christmas card. Download the free pattern from String Art is my Craft.
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Free pattern: Hardanger Christmas card
Stitch this free hardanger pattern from Needlework Tips and Techniques and mount it on a Christmas card for the perfect personal greeting. Get the pattern.
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Free pattern: Felt coasters
Tricia-Rennea is sharing her pattern for adorable felt coasters with lots of embellishment variations. You’re sure to find a combo to suit you. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free quilt pattern: Yankee puzzle block
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing her pattern for the Yankee Puzzle Block Quilt. This is a great pattern, she says, for beginning quilters. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Breathtaking fabric giveaway
Michelle Engel Bencsko, designer of Henry Glass & Co.’s new Dogwood fabric line, is giving this fantastic fabric away on her Cicada Daydream blog! Grand prize: one fat quarter of each of the 21 prints in the Dogwood line.
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Fabricmom‘s last fat-quarter giveaway of the year ends December 26. Enter to win this precious purple fabric.… Read More ...
Fab giveaway from Lady Shuttlemaker
Oh, my goodness! Lady Shuttlemaker is giving away one of her fabulous, unique, handmade ceramic tatting shuttles. Her shuttles are works of art in themselves, and their retail value is about $50. If you tat at all, you have to … Read More ...
Quick! Enter to win FQs!
Julia of Scrap Happy Quilter blog is commemorating her 100th post by giving away a fat-quarter bundle of Thimbleberries’ Snow Bird. The winner will be picked tonight, December 19. So go enter now!… Read More ...
Pattern giveaway at Quilts and Creativity
Maria Peagler is having a giveaway for each of the 12 days of Christmas. And today two readers will win. The prizes: the Strawberry Jellies quilt pattern from Me & My Sister Designs, and two Oh So Charming patterns from … Read More ...
FQ giveaway at Bee Square
You could win a fat quarter of this adorable Japanese fabric, Sweet Sweets, from Bee Square blog. Enter before December 22. Get the details.… Read More ...
