These sweet kissy pincushions are the perfect valentine gift for your stitchy friends. You can pick them up from the Etsy shop of Pimp Stitch diva Lauren Brandy. See the shop.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Lindsay Taylor
If Lindsay Taylor weren’t so much younger than me, I’d want to grow up to be her. Her textile arts are astonishing – fanciful yet realistic, many layered, and supremely detailed. She says,
… Read More ...My creations start to grow with the
Product review: Vilene stabilizer
Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery has posted a product review on SWAKembroidery.com for vilene stabilizer. She says,
… Read More ...This product is called Vilene and is a water-soluble stabilizer. This stabilizer is different because it looks and acts like a tear-away
Win Sublime Stitching patterns
Check IndieShopping blog for an awesome giveaway:
… Read More ...We are giving away one of Sublime Stitching’s fantastic Craft Pads! What is a Craft Pad you ask? It is a book filled with over 70 transfer patterns including 25 brand new designs.
Tutorial: Design and paint needlepoint canvas
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint blog taught a workshop last weekend on designing and painting your own needlepoint canvas. She’s kindly sharing her materials list and instructions! Get all the details.… Read More ...
Messy Hands for quilts and toys
Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics’ blog, Making It Fun, suggests using the new Messy Hands fabric line with patterns by Heather Bailey and Joanna (stardust shoes) to create these charming baby and toddler accessories. Find out … Read More ...
Giveaway: Imagine your child on a quilt
Australian designer Tracey Petersen has a quilt concept you’re going to love. She says her Imagine That quilts…
… Read More ...…are a new concept in quilted wallhangings for children. I have created imaginary scenes around a photograph of a child’s face printed
Free pattern: Chicken scratch Embroidery
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog posted this image of a chicken-scratch chicken! Adorable! And if you click her image, a larger version is displayed – just right to use as a pattern for your own chick. Thanks, CC! … Read More ...
Free patterns from Don’t Look Now
This delectable bit of raw-edge applique and quilting was designed by Kellie of Don’t Look Now blog. She’s sharing (for personal use) patterns and tutorials for this pillow and many other projects. Rush over to her blog right now.… Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Vintage Easter
Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs is sharing this sweet vintage pattern for your Easter stitching pleasure. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Audrey Wagner
stitch spectacular blog is featuring the exquisite embroidery of Audrey Wagner of Savannah, Georgia, USA. Shown here is a page from a handbound book of small works. See more photos and read about Audrey’s work.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Sawtooth Star quilt
Elizabeth of oh, fransson! blog is now a columnist for Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. Each month, her Fabric Focus article will offer a project that features one of the site’s current fabric collections. The first article in the series highlights … Read More ...
Free pattern: Matrioshka cross-stitch
sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog is sharing this adorable matrioshka doll pattern for cross-stitch or needlepoint. Trendy and adorable! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Your stitches can help a grieving family
Wee Care is a project of the Smocking Arts Guild of America. The project site says,
… Read More ...SAGA members sew and smock simple bishop-designed gowns and donate them to local hospitals to clothe babies who die at birth or shortly
WOQ: Quilt study groups
In February’s Women On Quilts event, Kimberly Wulfert will interview Beth Davis and Karen Parrett about starting a quilt study group. Beth and Karen founded the Vintage Quilt Study Group of New York, which investigates antique quilts and their history. … Read More ...
