Diane Gilleland of CraftStylish has posted an outstanding article, “Using Your Crafty Powers for Good.” Her post includes links to some organizations that seek your handmade support. Thank you, Diane!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Needle keeper
The latest design from the Stitchers’ Angel project is this awesome needle keeper by Tracy of Plumcute Designs. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Princess hat
You know those sparkly things that royalty wear on their heads? When my girls were little, they called them “princess hats.” If your princess needs a hat, apply your applique, embroidery, and sewing skills to make her an outstanding (and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Machine embroidery on ribbon
Use your embroidery machine to make custom ribbon for your projects! See the tutorial by Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery on SWAKembroidery.com.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More ...
Join a gingerbread needlepoint club
Little Shoppe of Stitches is introducing its 2009 Gingerbread Buddies Club. The club’s web page says,
… Read More ...Each month you will be shipped a complete kit: All kits contain one hand-painted needlepoint canvas, color photo, stitch guide with easy step-by-step
Free chart: Christmas bear
This week’s freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this precious Christmas bear by Lesley Teare. Download the chart.… Read More ...
Comfort the troops
I just read a tidbit over on CraftStylish about making quilts for American soldiers. Shannon Dennis said it so well, I want to share her words with you.
… Read More ...Quilts for Warriors is a cause all of us can sew for!
Scraps of wisdom
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, has excellent words of wisdom about scrap quilts. If you’re a clothaholic, you’ll love her advice about building a stash! See all the tips.… Read More ...
It’s time for L
The third block of Janet Perry‘s Come Stitch with Me – Celebrate sampler is available now. Needlepoint stem stitch forms a rich background for the L from Tink’s Gallery 24 alphabet. This project just gets prettier and prettier. There’s … Read More ...
Get a taste of Cherry Rolls
Cherrywood Fabrics‘ delicious quilting solids are available in Cherry Rolls – bundles of diecut 2.5″ x 44″ strips of coordinated colors. Use them the same way as jelly rolls. The colorways are almost edible. Find out more.
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Snappy scrappy chrysanthemums
Cal Patch of CraftStylish is sharing a tutorial for the easiest fabric flower yet. For just a small investment of time and effort, you get a big style payoff! See the tute.… Read More ...
Christmas cuteness from Missy Ballance
Pimp Stitch diva Missy Ballance just released a couple of new embroidery patterns that are going to get you in the mood for Christmas stitching! See the designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Tutorial: Pinwheel quilt
This tute isn’t new, but it is stellar. Randi of I Have to Say blog gives thorough, down-to-earth instructions for this rockin pinwheel quilt. See the tutorial.
Many thanks to Colleen at CraftPad for this great link.… Read More ...
Peek: Amy Butler’s Daisy Chain line
Amy Butler‘s new fabric line, Daisy Chain, from Westminster Fabrics is due out next month. You can get a sneak peek at the designs on Wish Upon a Quilt’s online catalog. Can’t wait to get my needle on … Read More ...
Free Florence Caulfield designs
The Victoria and Albert Museum is making available embroidery patterns from “a book containing South African flower designs by Florence Caulfield that are fresh and bold and could be adapted for stitching today.” Download or print the patterns from the … Read More ...
