Art, patterns and techniques
Bee Square Blog reports a discovery from fall quilt market – a new, environmentally friendly quilt batting. She says,
… Read More ...This year the new green is batting made from recycled plastic bottles. The Quilter’s Dream brand reports that each twin sized
Quilt artist Donna Hussain has a guest article on Rayela’s Fiber Focus blog describing her adaptation of an image from the Book of Kells to a contemporary quilt. Fascinating. See the article.… Read More ...
Amy Cluck of Pimp Stitch has posted an awesome tutorial for beginner bead embroidery. See the tute.… Read More ...
Ruth Perry of Celtic Tatting blog is sharing her pattern for this lovely Star of David. Get the instructions.… Read More ...
Noreen of Hankering for Yarn blog is having eight giveaways! Count them – eight! You can enter each one as often as you like. All end October 31 and are open to readers in Canada and the USA. See the … Read More ...
Meri of Alguhas de Meri blog is sharing her pulled-thread techniques for making linen towels. Wow. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
(1) Sarah Jane King posted a guest article on Quilting Gallery about a new online quilting community called My Quilt Patch.
(2) EQ Blog told us about Cheryl Malkowski‘s new book, Quilt-O-Grams.
(3) Serena of Embroidery Treasures… Read More ...
Marin & Colusa are offering a free block-of-the-month quilt pattern, and it’s a winner. Above the Buffet adds another bit to the still life each month. Get the patterns.
And many thanks to Mishka of Quilting Gallery for tipping … Read More ...
Pat Sloan‘s new Arabella collection of fabrics and patterns is being offered at the fall quilt market. Watch for them soon at your favorite local store and on line. In the meantime, find out more on Pat’s blog.… Read More ...
Number 7 in the Trick or Treat Kids series of free patterns from Gayle of sentimental stitches is this little cutie. Get the pattern. And see the whole series on Gayle’s blog.… Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has added several new directories of free patterns to her All About Needlepoint site:
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has tried the new Soy Luster threads (yes…made from soy), and she gives us a thorough review. See the post.… Read More ...
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog is sharing a method for adding a border to your finished needlepoint projects. See the tute.… Read More ...
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing a tutorial for an easy method of attaching a hanging sleeve to the back of your quilt. See the tute.… Read More ...
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(1) Jenclair of Bayou Quilts showed us an original appliqued pillow that just sings.
(2) Lazy Gal Tonya reminded us of her tutorial for piecing faces – like … Read More ...
