floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog is sharing these sweet, funny angel patterns for your stitching enjoyment. The example shown here was stitched by Julie of Sew It’s For You blog. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Win a quilter’s tape measure
Embroidery Treasures blog is giving away a quilter’s tape measure in a charming tin. See the rules. Be sure to enter before November 24.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Sues with dollies
Here’s the latest in the series of Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns free from CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog. This time, our girls have brought along their doll-babies. So sweet! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic … Read More ...
Quilters TV
I’m happy-dancing in my chair right now. I just discovered Quilters TV, “Where the Quilting Stars Shine.” This network is not available through my cable provider, but that doesn’t matter now. I can watch full-length quilting shows on my … Read More ...
Recoloring a needlepoint canvas
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog gives us great advice about painting recoloring needlepoint canvases – how, when, what matters, what doesn’t, and why. See Janet’s post.… Read More ...
New group for blackwork enthusiasts
konnykards, along with her friends Anne-Marie and Betsy, are starting a new flickr group that focuses on blackwork embroidery. She says,
… Read More ...We were unable to find a group for Blackwork so decided to start one although it
Drink up!
Check out the cool travel mugs! These acrylic cups accept an insert on which you can hand- or machine-embroider the perfect design for your favorite traveling sipper. A great stocking stuffer for under US$ 5.00! The mugs are available on … Read More ...
Don’t forget the label
Labeling a quilt is an important ritual. It symbolizes the completion of the project, and it documents the quilt for the user and future generations. Fiber Fantasies blog has some great information and advice about creating inked quilt labels that … Read More ...
Free pattern: Wee house ornaments
Orange Flower has a free pattern (for personal use) for these dear little house ornaments (above). She actually posted the tute on August 8; but I just discovered it, thanks to a pointer from thelongthread, who posted her own … Read More ...
Hardcore embroidery
You’ll love Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood‘s article on Craft Sanity about stuntman and expert embroiderer Rocky Hardcore. See Jennifer’s post.… Read More ...
Video tute: Using a rotary cutter
Chris of Online Quilting blog is sharing a video tutorial for newbies to rotary cutting. Chris shows the basic tools and techniques for accurate, efficient cutting in an easy-to-follow format. See the tutorial.
Many thanks to Mishka of Quilting … Read More ...
Simply sweet SRE stockings
The pattern for these sweet linen Christmas stockings is free from Martha Stewart, and so is the simple poinsettia motif for silk-ribbon embroidery. Get the details.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Quilt giveaway on Simplify
Camille Roskelley of Simplify blog (and thimbleblossoms) is sponsoring an awesome giveaway. You could win the quilt pattern of your choice made up – by Camille! – in the fabrics of her choice. Rush over to Simplify and see … Read More ...
Christmas is coming up roses
Ooooooooo! Betz White is sharing instructions for a felt-rose Christmas tree based on her popular pomander pattern. Get the details.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
New tatting pattern from Jon
Jon Yusoff has posted a beautiful new free (for personal use) pattern on Jon’s Patterns Page. This doily or runner is composed of sets of 3-ring clovers made with a shuttle and ball. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
