The Great Summer Mystery Quilt has begun over at Hugs from Helen blog. Whether or not you’re stitching along, be sure to check the first installment for an excellent tutorial on cutting and sewing accurately so your quilt blocks go … Read More ...
Free valentine embroidery patterns
Those stitchin sisters at Sibling Craftery are spoiling us with free treats. Go grab this tasty set of valentine patterns to lend your valentine gifting some zip! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stash folding
Patti of Quilting Is My Passion blog has a technique for folding fabric that makes her stash fit neatly on her shelving system. And she’s sharing her technique in a tutorial that will help you figure out how to get … Read More ...
WOQ interview: Lynne Klippel
Lynne Klippel was Kimberly Wulfert‘s first guest for the 2009 Women On Quilts interview series. Kim says, “Lynne and I had a fantastic conversation about writing and publishing the book in your mind and future.” If you missed the … Read More ...
Tin-punch Sue from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue, and this one is suitable for tin punch or candlewicking! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th … Read More ...
Learn Milanese stitch
See an excellent stitching chart and example for Milanese Stitch on Barbara Bergsten‘s Create Needlepoint! blog. This stitch sample is block 5 of her Painted Stitches Sampler. You’ll want to see the whole series. See the post.… Read More ...
Free new year sampler
Karin of Nordic Craft blog says,
… Read More ...I designed a little sampler to help me try some new stitches, and I wanted it to be something inspirational for the new year… I scanned the pattern for you if you’d like to
Free heartfelt pattern from Andrea Zuill
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 ...