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 ...
New lists from Janet Perry
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has added several new directories of free patterns to her All About Needlepoint site:
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- Bookmarks
- Coasters
- Fashion Accessories
- Miscellaneous (everything that didn’t fit in other places)
- Stitches – Patterns that highlight a stitch
Product review: Soy Luster thread
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 ...
Tutorial: Needlepoint border
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog is sharing a method for adding a border to your finished needlepoint projects. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy quilt-hanging sleeve
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 ...
October linky love – Free Patterns
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 Frankenstein’s!… Read More ...
New line from Holly Holderman
Holy mackeroly! I love Holly Holderman‘s Doll Dresses line for Lakehouse Dry Goods so much, I could almost eat it.… Read More ...
Beautiful: Altered sweatshirt
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 ...
New tool: Spiral eye needles
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 ...
Crazy quilters: Heads up!
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 ...
The scoop from quilt market
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 ...
Tutorial: Stitching sequins
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 ...
Great idea: Yo-yo keychains
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 ...
Free pattern: Green bargello ornament
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 ...
A mad tea party
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 ...
