Donna Hussain has an inspired technique for quilting a large bed quilt on a home sewing machine. See her detailed directions for “Quilt-As-You-Go” assembly in her guest article on Rayela’s Fiber Focus blog.… Read More ...
Free Christmas embroidery patterns
floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog is sharing two sets of seasonal embroidery patterns! Shown here is one of the adorable tree ornaments she made last year with some of the motifs. See the pattern sheets.… Read More ...
Find other quilters on line
If you love quilting blogs, you’ll find links to lots of them at Just Us Quilters. In fact, you should add your own site to the growing list of nearly 200 quilting bloggers.… Read More ...
Passage quilt: A tool for transition
Whether or not you’re a quilter, you’ll want to see Passage Quilts. The site by Sherri Lynn Wood documents and invites participation in “an active bereavement and transition process utilizing the clothing and materials of life.” In a workshop, … Read More ...
Giveaway from Jo in NZ
Jo in NZ‘s November giveaway is this dreamy purple crazy-quilted postcard. To enter, comment on Jo’s blog post.… Read More ...
See Tula Pink’s Neptune
Tula Pink is previewing her new line for Moda, Neptune. Look closely. Many of the patterns subtly incorporate sea turtles and other marine creatures. Gorgeous designs, delicious colors. Watch for it in your local shop in March. See the … Read More ...
November giveaway from Mary Corbet
Each month, Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog puts together an embroidery-stash giveaway. They’re always wonderful, but this month’s prize is especially drool-worthy. It includes gorgeous threads, a couple of classic blank cotton towels, gold ribbon floss, beads and … Read More ...
Giveaway: Laurence’s embroidered “art square”
This gorgeous little artwork (10 cm x 10 cm) could be yours. It’s the creation of Laurence of Le blog de Laurence, and she’s giving it away to celebrate the first anniversary of her blog. Although Laurence is based … Read More ...
Meet Amy Milne on Women on Quilts
Women on Quilts‘ next interview will be Monday, November 17, with Amy Milne, executive director of The Alliance for American Quilts. Blog-owner Kimberly Wulfert says, “In this interview, Amy will tell us what it takes to run a … Read More ...
Borrow Yvette’s ideas
Australian designer Yvette Stanton of White Threads blog has some great holiday-gift ideas for the needleworkers in your life (maybe you, too!), all available from her shop, Vetty Creations. She has even categorized them for us by price, from … Read More ...
Applique artistry: Dream Anatomy
Check out the amazing work in the Etsy shop of Rachel Wright (aka Toolgrrl). She’s taking applique to a whole new level with her Dream Anatomy series of art dresses!
Free pattern: Needlepoint snowflake ornament
Kristin of Craft Leftovers blog is sharing her original pattern for this needlepoint snowflake ornament, which is just as beautiful and interesting from the back as from the front. Download the pattern.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Lucky spider
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles blog says 11 is her lucky number, which made November 11 (11/11) her lucky day. So she’s spreading the luck around by giving away a kit for making two little spiders, the crazy-quilter’s symbol … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tricky tablerunner
What’s tricky about this beautiful table runner by Laura of Spool Sewing? It’s made of simple nine-patch blocks, cut apart and reassembled. Brilliant! See the tute.… Read More ...
Product tip: Daylight globes
Yvette Stanton of White Threads blog has a great idea for getting the proper light for stitching without investing in an expensive special lamp. Buy a daylight globe! See Yvette’s post.… Read More ...
