Kathleen Dougherty of grosgrain blog has posted a tutorial for making a cute carrying-case-ful of monogrammed fabric hankies made from cotton scraps. The set would make the perfect inexpensive but personal, thoughtful gift for teachers, coworkers, friends. See the tutorial… Read More ...
Tutorial: Little house ornament
Pimp Stitch diva Lauren Brandy has designed an ornament that you’re going to want to make by the dozen for your Christmas tree (and those of everyone you know). The possibilities for variations are endless. I need to get started … Read More ...
Giveaway: Pumpkin pincushion
Don’t you love this patchwork pincushion by Rachael Rabbit? Wouldn’t you like to have one? Well you could win one! Just comment on Rachael’s blog post before midnight (Eastern USA time) on October 23. But even if you don’t … Read More ...
Embroiderers: Here’s your guild
Get the whole lowdown on the Embroiderers’ Guild of America from Tracy’s Needlepoint Blog on About.com.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted Christmas tree skirt
Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts has posted a tutorial for making this fierce quilted Christmas Tree skirt. I love the trend toward white in quilting of all kinds. But it’s especially good in this application – it will really … Read More ...
Free pattern: Log-cabin tree quilt
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, is sharing the pattern for this Christmas Tree quilt made from log cabin blocks. Janet says, “Decorate this tree for the holidays by sewing on lots of buttons or charms to … Read More ...
A man after my own heart
MrXStitch of Craftster unabashedly declares his love for the Mrs. with this bit of flossy goodness. Don’t you love it! His signature says, “Yeah, so I’m a man and I do embroidery… Wanna make something out of it?
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Does your quilt violate copyright law?
Magdalen of Quilting in Harmony blog happens to be an attorney as well as a quilter. And her former husband (whom she refers to as “Hub 1.0” – I’m going to remember that and pretend like I made it up) … Read More ...
Plastic canvas for your Christmas tree
Get the patterns for these cheerful holiday ornaments free from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Tat to help the Hospice Alliance
Lighthouse Lacers of southeastern Wisconsin created lace ornaments to decorate a five-foot Christmas tree, which they are donating to the Hospice Alliance for its annual raffle, and it is expected to earn as much as US$ 1,500 for the charity. … Read More ...
Volunteer to help EQ in Houston
… Read More ...Are you EQ savvy? Are you going to be in Houston this year? We are looking for volunteer helpers in the classes. You would be a *quiet* helper for those who fall behind, rush ahead
Sew Now! Sew Wow!
This new cotton print by Alexander Henry, Sew Now! Sew Wow! from his Black and White line, has sewing-lovers of every stripe jumping up and down. (I’m hopping right now while I write this.) The zipper image alone would … Read More ...
Congratulations, Nicki!
Goddess of Lace Nicki Lee is finishing up a UFO – a confection embellished with a dozen CQ hearts. “Why I’ve decided on this particular UFO?” Nicki says. “Well, I was just informed that I will be a Nana next … Read More ...
Let Patty hook you up
Patty at Pip Stitch has posted a whole raft of cool, new needlework resources and patterns. I’ll let her tell you about them. See her post.… Read More ...
Free needlepoint pattern: Primitive crow
Tracy R. Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, is developing more primitive patterns for her stable of freebies, and this one is a total charmer. Tracy says, “I love the little branch with french knot berries.” Me, too! Get … Read More ...
