What can you do with all those skinny strings of fabric scrap and selvages that are too small to sew with? We might as well just throw them away, right? Wrong! Molly of a foothill home companion blog gathered hers … Read More ...
Screamingly wonderful fabric
When I spotted this beautiful new (apparently) floral fabric on the Quilting Adventures blog, I was seized with a bit of stash lust. But when I realized those “flowers” are actually dancers, I let out a little scream of fabric … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns: Scotties!
This week’s free vintage patterns from doe-c-doe are two trios of scotty dogs. I know several readers who are always happy to discover another scotty. (Waving at Patty.) And these little guys in the boat are irresistable! Get the patterns… Read More ...
Many ways to attach conductive thread
Lynne Bruning has been sharing a series of tutes on Instructables for various ways of attaching conductive thread to a garment or project. On November 7, I posted a link to her tutorial for attaching conductive thread with angelina fibers. … Read More ...
Look what I found…
…in the Embroidery flickr pool. Check out the exquisitely detailed work created by these artists.
(1) Detail of a mini art quilt by ewachristine
(2) Coral reef tea cosy by Blue Kitty Miniatures
(3) Stitched Tree by kayla coo
(4) … Read More ...
Hey, look what I found…
Amazing needlework from the CraftGossip flickr pool! Go look at the details.
(1) Cup cozies by thecozycorsetcuff
(2) Floral embroidered ACEO by starlawill
(3) CQ needle books by NickiLee
(4) This is my rifle by alexcateye
(5) Fat Birdie Block … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilt as you go
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 ...
