NyteRayn of elemental blog is sharing previews of some of the Free Spirit fabrics that will be introduced by their designers at the International Quilt Market in Houston. I especially love the Moondance line by Jenean Morrison, including the fabric … Read More ...
Get the lowdown on linen threads
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted a guide to linen threads that are suitable for needlepoint, including links to resources. Check it out! And thank you, Janet!… Read More ...
Stitch for the Ships Project
The motto of the Ships Project is “Supporting America’s Troops Deployed in the War on Terror One Stitch at a Time!” The project finds out what items are most needed by the troops. Individuals make hats, slippers, socks, cool ties, … Read More ...
Astonishing soft-circuit clothing
Becky Stern of Craftzine.com is sharing a video of an astonishing application of soft circuits by Alexander Reed – a dress embellished with butterflies that flap to the wearer’s heartbeat. You’ve got to see the whole story!… Read More ...
Free pattern: More sweet Sues
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a sweet Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. Doesn’t the kitty make your stitching fingers itch to get started! Get the pattern. (Note: Because of the page’s audio file, the site takes … Read More ...
Inspiration: Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood
You’ll definitely smile when you see the art quilts produced by the fertile mind and nimble fingers of Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood. You can find out more about the quilt pictured here on Posted Stitches. And you can read lots … Read More ...
Warm a preemie with your quilt
Do you know about the Angel Quilt Project? Here’s bit of information from the project’s web site:
… Read More ...We are a nonprofit, world-wide organization of cross stitchers and machine embroiderers. We do patterns that are ‘child friendly.’ For instance, we
New resource for quilters: Belsize Square
Have you seen the site for the new Aussie craft and fabric store, Belsize Square? It’s so full of quilter’s candy, it’s making my mouth water. Even better, they’re running several specials to celebrate their opening:
- Free shipping Australia
Free chart for bird lovers
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this colorful little Blue Tit, a design from the 7 Garden Birds series by Maria Diaz. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Vote, honey bunny!
If you follow this blog regularly, you know that I have avoided posting election crafts. I don’t want to favor one candidate over another, and I’m troubled by the hostility that emerges during election campaigns. But I am a fervid … Read More ...
Show your historical style
The Dakota County [Minnesota] Historical Society is presenting its first juried competition. Entrants are invited to create works in any medium that interpret a group of embroidery designs created by the Hastings Needle Work company between 1888 and the mid-1920s. … Read More ...
Pimp Stitch giveaway
The Pimp Stitchers are having another fabulous giveaway. This time, you stand to win a Pimp Stich pattern booklet – 20 pages of embroidery-pattern goodness! Get the details.… Read More ...
Preorder Creative Paper Quilts
You can preorder Teri Stegmiller‘s new book, Creative Paper Quilts, from Teri’s blog. Go grab one!… Read More ...
Great idea: Fabric chalkboards
Anyone Can Quilt blog is sharing this idea for chalkboards made from a bit of chalkboard fabric, some batting, and a couple of coordinating fat quarters. Get the details.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Kathy York
Whenever you need a little creative boost, stop by the blog of art quilter Kathy York for some inspiration. Of this entry for the Houston show, Kathy says, “Although this quilt does not look like me, it does capture exactly … Read More ...
