Holy mackeroly! I love Holly Holderman‘s Doll Dresses line for Lakehouse Dry Goods so much, I could almost eat it.… Read More ...
Art, patterns and techniques
Holy mackeroly! I love Holly Holderman‘s Doll Dresses line for Lakehouse Dry Goods so much, I could almost eat it.… Read More ...
Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches blog has finished her latest improvisational work: a sweatshirt jacket like none you’ve ever seen before. The embellishments include needle felting (both silk and wool), appliqued handmade silk leaves, embroidery, and beading. Check out … Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has posted the results of her test of the new Spiral eye needles. Since I have both a tremor and a nickel allergy, these needles appear to have been made for me! … Read More ...
The latest issue of CQMagOnline is live! In addition to lots of juicy articles by Pat Winter, this edition includes a piece on CQ ornaments by Marie Alton, advice on creating a Victorian Christmas stocking by Gail Odegaard… Read More ...
Jocelynilla of Jolly Jabber blog has posted an update on the goings-on at quilt market. A juicy tidbit: Owls and fairies are big this year. If you love quilting, the photos in her post will make you drool. Check it … Read More ...
Mary Tafoya of Seriousbeadin’ blog shows us how to attach rows of sequins to our beading and embroidery projects. This so works. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tracy Chapman of Sew Thankful has a guest article on Lazy Girl blog that tutes us on how to make these pretty yo-yo keychains. Wouldn’t these make great stocking stuffers?… Read More ...
Ooooooo. Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog has been sharing a series of bargello ornaments, and the latest may be my favorite so far. Get the chart.
Bargello embroidery patterns are a type of needlework that uses colorful vertical and … Read More ...
Grab a cup of tea and go read today’s post by Jodie of Ric-Rac blog. The outcome of her efforts is this adorable fabric teacup and saucer. But the story of how she got there will bring several smiles … Read More ...
… Read More ...Imagine being unable to go to school when you have your period. This is a reality for many young women in developing countries. A lack of sanitary pads can be a big barrier to a girl’s education.
From FreePatterns.com: “Coordinated narrow strips frame two sides of a novelty print in this pretty garden pillow.” Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Joyce and Phoebe of Quilting Adventures Blog are at fall quilt market right now, and they’re sharing their experiences. See Phoebe’s photo-filled post about their “schoolhouse” day. The designers they met included Jay McCarroll of Project Runway, whose new fabric … Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog is sharing pointers for adapting free embroidery patterns to needlepoint. She points to some great sources for free patterns, too. See the post.… Read More ...
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing a pattern for a jolly Christmas stocking quilt block. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Jen Yu of Big Pine, Eastern Sierra blog is sharing an awesome tutorial for making a flannel rag quilt. See the lesson.
Many thanks to Mishka of Quilting Gallery for pointing out this find.… Read More ...