Feed Dog has put together a quilting tool that will make your mouth drop open in one of those why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moments. The tool: an all-purpose applique board made from a standard office-supply-type clipboard, a cutting mat, a sheet of sandpaper, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Flowers and grapes wall quilt
From FreePatterns.com: “Fabric yo-yos make the grapes, and folded squares create the petals on this basket-design wall quilt.” Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free needlepoint chart: Quilt block ornament
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog is sharing the chart for this beautiful needlepoint ornament. She also offers instructions, tips, and alternatives. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Free chart: Advent calendar
Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) of At the Honeysuckle Tree blog is sharing this chart for a charming advent calendar. Her blog post says, “Cross stitch this design and then add ribbon next to numbers in blocks so you can … Read More ...
You’ve never seen dolls like these!
Oh. My. Goodness. It’s no secret that I love everything Mimi Kirchner does. But her new line of tattooed-men dolls made me laugh out loud and fall in love at first sight! You can’t buy them yet – Mimi is … Read More ...
Tutorial and giveaway
In honor of her 200th post, Myra of Tactile Pleasures in Fabric blog is giving away this awesome pincushion/thread catcher. If you don’t happen to win, follow her tutorial to make one for yourself!
Thanks to Joyce at J’s Quilting … Read More ...
Brilliant! Quilt kits + tutorials
Nettie of A Quilt Is Nice blog has a stellar idea – both entrepreneurial and generous. She sells kits in her Etsy shop, nettiepete, for quilts she designs. Each kit includes precut squares, backing, and binding. And she publishes … Read More ...
Crafting for a cause: Ties That Bind
Have you been following the Ties That Bind project? If so, you know that it’s a benefit for ovarian cancer research. If not, be sure to check it out. You’ll love the art as much as the cause. Look at … Read More ...
New life for vintage linens
I love vintage linens; but I hold back from stashing them because I’m never sure what to do with them (other than touch them, admire them, and tuck them safely in drawers). Cathy K of Crazy by Design blog has … Read More ...
Great idea: Penny rug necklaces
Cat of Baumcat blog is using her penny-rug skills to create innovative jewelry. Take a look.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Simply Hearts table runner
The pattern for this beautiful patchwork table runner is available free (for personal use) from Cottage Quilt Designs. Get the pattern. Many thanks to Mishka at Quilting Gallery blog for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cozy fall patchwork wreath
J. Casa of JCasa::handmade blog is sharing a tutorial for this simple, elegant, and homey patchwork wreath. Wouldn’t this be the perfect touch for your entry this fall? See the tutorial.… Read More ...
New freebie site for needlepoint
Judy Harper, whom you probably know from her Elegant Whimsies web site and her POSSIBILITIES, etc.! blog, has now opened a blog called FREEBIES, etc.! As you’ve probably guessed, the new blog is a dwelling place for patterns and … Read More ...
Free pattern: Valentine quilt
It’s not too early to be thinking about Valentine’s Day, especially if you want to handmake something for your sweetheart. How about this cheerful mini wall quilt from FreePatterns.com! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
New home for Portobellopixie
Designer Sandi Henderson, aka Portobellopixie, has a new web site. It’s clean, colorful, and inspiring – everything you’d expect from Sandi. Check it out.… Read More ...
