Jo Leichte of Bernina USA’s blog has posted an idea for using fat quarters with large-scale patterns: make pillows! Jo also offers tips for getting rid of “dog ears” on square pillows. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern and giveaway from Nini
Joan of Nini Makes blog is sharing an embroidery pattern that is sure to brighten up your seasonal stitching. There are dozens of applications for this design, of course, but wouldn’t The Tree Family make excellent greeting cards for the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrap-bag wreath
Whether you hang this wreath at your entrance or use it to cheer your craft corner, it’s bound to make you smile every time you see it. Instructions for the project, designed by Elizabeth Holcombe Fedorko, are available on … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bottle-cap ornaments
Julia of Julia’s Place blog is sharing a quick tutorial for these little bottle cap ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree or give as gifts. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Timtex is back!!!!!
If you’re one of the stitchers who relied on Timtex interfacing to give body to purses and other dimensional objects, then you will be thrilled to hear that the product is back. It will begin shipping to stores early next … Read More ...
Tat with beads
Lesley Weiss has posted a great article on Bead&Button blog that is full of tips for adding beads to your tatting. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Running Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another in her series of Sunbonnet Sue embroidery patterns. This Sue is in a hurry. And don’t you love her sweet dollie! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic … Read More ...
Yo-yo passion
Sister Diane of CraftyPod is sharing more Japanese-crafting love with a sharp article about yo-yos. I’m completely crazy for the teeny-tiny versions. Go see.… Read More ...
Free praise sampler
Stitch this beautiful design by Linda Hebert as a Honukkah memento or a year-round blessing. Free from FreePatterns.com.… Read More ...
Embroidery to live by
spareGus of Craftster is sharing a philosophy of life (and original sampler) for cat lovers. So true, so true. See the post.
Thanks to Jenny Ryan of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Save a tree. Use a hanky.
Claudia of stitchado blog offers a great eco-friendly gift idea: hand-embroidered handkerchiefs. “Handkerchiefs are great for people who have allergies,” Claudia says. “They are also very easy to stitch on. i definitely encourage you to get some and maybe stitch … Read More ...
Trim your tree
Get a jump on the Christmas season by stitching up this adorable pieced and embroidered tree now. The pattern is just US$ 3.99 from SWAKembroidery.com. I think it would be even cuter if you dotted it with some sequins … Read More ...
Win US$ 7,000 in prizes
Oh, my goodness. Get over to CraftStylish right now and enter the Ultimate Sewing Room Game. You get to design your ideal sewing room using their interactive tool. Then save it to the gallery to be entered into a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Circular quilt label
Kevin of Feed Dog blog has posted a clever tutorial for creating circular, appliqued quilt labels. Check it out! As Kevin says, quilt labels don’t have to be rectangles.… Read More ...
Free patterns from Victoriana Quilt Designs
Victoriana Quilt Designs has a section of past patterns that are available (for personal use) to anyone who visits the site. See the pattern page. And more free patterns are available to site members!… Read More ...
