The monthly giveaway from JO in NZ is always awesome, but I think she saved the best giveaway of the year for December. This set of CQ Christmas stockings will be finished in fine Jo style before they’re shipped out … Read More ...
Tutorial: Matching game
This quick and easy project will make a great gift for young ones on your Christmas list. Joanna of Stardust Shoes has posted the tutorial for the cards and bag on Making It Fun, the Michael Miller Fabrics blog. … Read More ...
Preview: Heather Ross for Kokka
Get a sneak peek of fabric-designer Heather Ross‘ new line, Far Far Away, for Kokka of Japan. You can find it in US stores this spring.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Snow City
Melissa Beach of Elemental Stitches is sharing this adorable, original embroidery design for your personal use. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas bunny and mouse
This sweet embroidery pattern is free for your personal use from Gretchen of ChichiBoulie blog. Get the PDF file. And thanks to Miss Paula of Gathering of Friends blog for sharing the link.
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Tutorial: “Shrinky stuff”
Melly of Melly and Me blog had some time to play with a new product she discovered at the Australian Quilt Market, and the results of her efforts are stunning! You must read how she made the base fabric for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy napkin rings
I want my holiday table to look like this! Okay, I’m probably not going to invest in the china, glassware, and tablecloth in the next couple of weeks. But I could make the napkin rings, and so could you! Holly… Read More ...
Tutorial: Doll bedding
Amandajean of Crazy Mom Quilts has the perfect gift for wee girls, and she’s sharing the how-to with all of us. Her tutorial gives instructions not only for a precious doll-size quilt but also for the pillow and pillowcase to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Feather stitch
Yvette Stanton of White Threads blog has come up with a brilliant idea for teaching (and learning) feather stitch. A little 90-degree turn makes all the difference. See the tute.… Read More ...
A child could do it
I love this happy bit of needle art. After the joyful image captured me, I found out from the accompanying text that this is the first attempt at embroidery by PJ, 8-year-old brother of Mollie Johanson (aka Wild Olive
edward and lilly are giving it away
To celebrate the 150th blog post, edward and lilly are giving away one of their charming bird ornaments. In fact, you might even win two of them. The contest ends Sunday, December 14. See the rules.… Read More ...
Bountiful embroidery giveaway
Bookwormbethie of Between the Pages blog is rockin the house for embroidery buffs with this giveaway: four Aunt Martha iron-on transfers, one Clover iron-on transfer, a package of two Aunt Martha flour-sack dish towels, a lightweight cotton tote bag, a … Read More ...
Big giveaway at Daisy Quilts
Robyn of Daisy Quilts is celebrating her blog’s first anniversary with a biggo giveaway. You could win a bag, two ornaments, a pincushion, 2 rolls of Presencia cotton sewing thread, a small cutting mat, a pattern to make bags and … Read More ...
Tutorial and giveaway at Lucykate Crafts
What could be cuter on a Christmas tree or package than this robin ornament? Amy Adams of Lucykate Crafts is sharing the pattern and instructions so you can make one of your own. And get this: She’s giving away the … Read More ...
Anniversary giveaway at Bee Square
Bee Square Fabrics is celebrating its first anniversary with an awesome giveaway: a US $50 gift certificate to the shop!!! Be sure to enter before December 8. See the rules.… Read More ...