Tula Pink is giving us a peek at her new fabric line, Neptune, for Moda. I can’t wait to nab these. I want them all!… Read More ...
Valuing color
If you need to know the basics (or would enjoy a refresher) about the importance of color value in quilting, Janet Wickell of About.com has got you covered. See Janet’s article.… Read More ...
The strip that binds
Amandajean of Crazy Mom Quilts has posted an excellent tutorial for making and applying continuous crossgrain quilt binding. I love that she makes the whole process so clear and easy. See the tute.… Read More ...
Drawing a needlepoint circle
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! coaches us on how to draw a perfect circle on needlepoint canvas. It’s not as obvious as you might think. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Old + old = new
Amy of Early Bird Special blog appliqued bits of vintage embroidered napkins to “a tired old cardigan.” Now the old pieces form a new and stylish whole. Get all the details.
And thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for … Read More ...
Do you know what Alexander Henry looks like?
Surprise! Half of Alexander Henry is female! Kim of True Up blog has posted a great article about the brother-and-sister team, Nicole and Phillip de Leon, who are the force behind Alexander Henry Fabrics. Unpretentious and wonderful! Before, … Read More ...
Did you see these?
(1) Bee Square Fabrics is giving away four half-yard cuts of Zazu fabric by Tina Givens. Enter before November 3.
(2) LollyChops is sharing patterns for fall leaf appliques or cut-outs and Wendy the Bird.
(3) Stacy Hillmer… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered needlebook
Mary Corbet describes how she created this exquisite felt needlebook on her blog, Needle ‘n’ Thread. I’m not sure Mary would call this article a tutorial, but it works quite well as one. And you’ll chuckle, as I did, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pincushion cuff
Keyka blog has posted a tutorial for this clever and handy pin cushion cuff. See the lesson.
And thanks to craftapalooza of whip up blog for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Birds and flowers
November’s free embroidery pattern by Andrea Zuill is available now on her Badbird’s blog. What could be sweeter than this bird-and-flower sampler. It’s equally easy for me to imagine it in fall colors and in Christmas hues. Get the pattern… Read More ...
Tutorial: Needlepoint bookmark
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog is making a guest appearance on whip up! That is, one of her designs is starring over there. She shows us a simple and quick Amish Quilt design that is suitable even … Read More ...
Unpleasant news
I am sad to hear that the Orphan Works Bill was passed by the Senate. Really sad.
In a guest article on Crafts of Texture blog, Pamela Baker points out:
… Read More ...The Illustrator’s Partnership in answer to this atrocity, is what
Tutorial: Make needlework portraits from old photos
You’ll enjoy these posts by Erika Kern of CraftStylish. First, she shows us how to turn portraits into needlework patterns. Then she follows up by explaining how to turn the pattern into a finished work. A great … Read More ...
New Pimp Stitch patterns
Pimp Stitcher Tamie Snow brought out two new embroidery pattern collections this week: Sleep Songs and Willow Farms. Get the details.… Read More ...
Stitch for Annie Oakleaves
Annie Oakleaves is looking for as many as ten stitchers to test embroidery patterns and produce samples of her new designs. If you’re interested in helping out, see her post for more info.… Read More ...
