Have you been following Allison Ann Aller‘s latest CQ project, Pat’s Peace Sign, on Allie’s in Stitches blog? Go feast your eyes on the finished piece. Or, for real enjoyment, back up to the beginning and watch the … Read More ...
Free chart: Bargello ornament
Judy has posted a free chart for another gorgeous bargello ornament on FREEBIES, etc.! blog. Go get it!
Bargello embroidery patterns are a type of needlework that uses colorful vertical and horizontal lines to create complex designs. The technique … Read More ...
Fabric sale heaven
True Up blog has put together a list of online fabric sales going on now. In fact, it looks as if she posts sale alerts every Sunday, so you may want to bookmark the site. See this week’s list.… Read More ...
Time for applique
Check out the appliqued fabric clocks by Lunique over on Craftster. Wow.
Thank you, Jenny Ryan of Craftzine.com, for spotting this awesome find.… Read More ...
Quit piercing your fingers
My right middle finger looks like hash. Does yours? If so, get some great advice about thimbles from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog.… Read More ...
It’s stitching cats and dogs
Stitch these sweet vintage pet portraits courtesy of doe-c-doe blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Kit-free cloth-covered buttons
See a great tutorial over on Craft Leftovers for making fabric-covered buttons with just a washer, some batting, and a fabric scrap – no commercial kit!… Read More ...
How much thread do you need?
Avoid wasting those precious hand-dyed threads by doing the math before you start a tatting project. LadyShuttleMaker shows you how, and she swears it’s easy! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Get your tip fix
See 13 great tips for finding inspiration for quilt designs on Quilting and Patchwork blog by Mary Emma Allen.… Read More ...
Give your dingbats some flossy love
Lauren Brandy has been rockin the tutes lately over on Pimp Stitch. Her Tool Thursday post has some excellent tips for using fonts and dingbats as embroidery patterns. Check it out.… Read More ...
A heart-stopping giveaway
Holy cow! True Up blog is celebrating a half-year anniversary with a ginormous giveaway that includes a US$ 100 gift certificate to Pink Chalk Fabrics, a US$ 60 gift certificate to Retro Age Vintage Fabrics, a biggo gift certificate to … Read More ...
Free pattern: Speedy Baby quilt
Corrie and Des of Taffy Talk blog are offering this free quilt from their Speedy Baby series. Their samples are equally beautiful in bold Ginger Blossom prints, snuggly Giggles flannels, and muted Wee Play patterns. Or come up with your … Read More ...
Free chart: Mitered bargello ornament
Judy of FREEBIES, etc! blog is sharing the chart for this beautiful bargello ornament. Judy says, “This is a design that could take on many different faces according to your imagination and the colors and fibers in your stash!” Get … Read More ...
Enter this CQ giveaway
Talia of The Talia Effect blog is giving away this awesome CQ starter pack. If you have a blog of any kind, you’re eligible. To enter, read the rules and comment on Talia’s blog post by October 31.
Many thanks … Read More ...
Free pattern: Halloween CQ block
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing an easy foundation-pieced crazy quilt block, featuring a Halloween image from her personal collection. Janet says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet … Read More ...
