Oh, my goodness! This little toadstool is so sweet, it almost gives me tears. The flower vine over the door, especially, makes me wiggle with delight. Reader Sarah found this tasty bit by poshplushies on flickr. You’ve got to … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns: Kitchen Fairies
Kandra of Sibling Craftery is sharing some adorable embroidery patterns to spice up your kitchen projects. Your kitchen fairies will have plenty to do with all these charming appliances and accessories to work with! Thanks so much, stitching sisters!! Get … Read More ...
Get this: 144 CQ stitches
Holy floss! Crazy-quilter Shawkl has come up with an awesomely generous goal for 2009: She’s planning to post 12 dozen different seam stitches over the next 12 months!!! She says,
… Read More ...One of my personal goals in 2009 is to become
Tutorial: Floss-ring tag
Anita of Little Stitches web site has posted a rockin tutorial for making a floss-ring tag. Simple instructions and abundant photos make this tute a gem. And a ring with a hand-stitched tag will make a beautiful and practical gift … Read More ...
Inexpensive French needlepoint canvases
Etsy seller frenchcraftsonline is offering 50 traditional French medieval needlepoint printed canvases for amazing prices. For example, this 16″ x 22″ 10-count double-thread penelope cotton canvas is US $11.95 plus US $4.50 shipping. He says,
… Read More ...Sorry but I don’t have
Free chart: Cross-stitch snowflake
The chart for this sweet winter stitchery by Anne MacGregor is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Downloadable SRE lesson
Di van Niekerk, diva of silk-ribbon embroidery, is now offering a downloadable SRE class. The promotional literature says,
… Read More ...Too busy to attend a class?…Having trouble locating an experienced teacher in your area? We have the answer for you! Downloadable
Free prick-and-stitch pattern
DJ of Prick and Stitch Is My Craft blog is sharing this original candle pattern, which she has restructured for prick-and-stitch embroidery. Stitch some up now and tuck them away to save time on next year’s Christmas cards! Get the … Read More ...
Lizzy Dish giveaway
Bee Square blog is giving away two fat quarters of fabric from Lizzy House‘s new line, Lizzy Dish. A winner will be drawn January 12. Enter the contest.… Read More ...
Great idea: Plastic Canvas pencil holder
Pistal5 posted this original and handy plastic-canvas pencil holder on Cut Out + Keep blog. She doesn’t provide a tute because, she says, it’s so simple! See the post and more photos.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check … Read More ...
Tutorial: EKG stitch
Patsy of Patsy Thompson Designs is sharing the details of how to do her EKG stitch for finishing applique. She says it’s easy as pie. And you don’t need an embroidery machine for this great design detail. See the tute… Read More ...
Doing the quilt math
Joan of Quilting on a Budget blog has made some interesting observations about the cost of using precut fabric bits such as jelly rolls and charm packs. She’s kindly done the math for us, and the results are eye opening. … Read More ...
Mega quilting giveaway
Jackie of Canton Village Quilt Works is sponsoring an awesome giveaway in honor of her 100th post. The prizes will knock you out!
First prize: Free edge-to-edge quilting on any unfinished top up to twin size.
Second prize: Free edge-to-edge … Read More ...
Quilters: Join Project Improv
You’ll want to read what Jacquie of Tallgrass Prairie Studio has to say about the trend toward improvisational quilting. And I know lots of quilters are going to get behind Jacquie’s Project Improv, a year-long opportunity that she’s hosting. Jacquie … Read More ...
Happy dancing
I have Internet! It’s true! I can hardly believe it. After nearly a month of bad weather, mix-ups, and dealing with cranky service personnel, I finally have an at-home connection again. I’m so glad to be back in cyberland, I … Read More ...
