Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, has posted a free pattern for her Summer Winds quilt block. Janet points out that Summer Winds is a nine-patch block and is entirely rotary cut and quick pieced. Get the … Read More ...
Include quilting in memory books
Mary Emma Allen of Quilting and Patchwork blog has posted some thoughts about including quilting in memory books for Alzheimer’s patients. Enjoy the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cruzin’ Along quilt
Lyn Brown of The LynBrown.com Quilt Blog is posting a quilt-along tutorial for this awesome jelly-roll quilt. See the supply list. And see the first lesson. Additional lessons will be posted weekly. Wooohoooo! Lyn rocks!… Read More ...
Book of tatted flowers is coming soon
Linda S. Davies, aka Tattyhead, has a new book in the offing: Summer Collection of Tatted Flowers. You can see previews of some of the designs on her blog. Linda, these blossoms are breathtaking! I can’t wait … Read More ...
Reclaiming a damaged quilt
Nicki of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams found a piece of a quilt at a yard sale and upcycled it into these swank Christmas ornaments. Embellished with beads, threads, ribbon, and bits of her hand-dyed lace, they have become keepsake treasures. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork kiddie couture
Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts blog designed this adorable patchwork pillowcase dress for her wee one. And she’s sharing her secrets! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Back-to-school chic: Embroidered book covers
Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish combines a bit of machine embroidery with a bit of serging to produce fabric book covers that will protect your kid’s texts in style. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Reverse-applique curtains
Sew, Mama, Sew‘s sewing-for-the-home series is rockin my socks off. In the September 12 post, Rachel of Design Fix walks us through the steps of embellishing simple curtain panels with reverse applique. Sooooo pretty! Get all the details.… Read More ...
Great idea: CQ needle books
Maureen of CrazyQstitcher blog used CQ hearts she received in a swap to make beautiful little needle books. She says, “How easy it is when someone else has done the work. All I needed to do was line each heart, … Read More ...
Free chart: Frank Herbert quote
You may have figured out from the number of links from my blog to hers that I think Connie G. Thomas (editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog) rocks big time. Today, I found a whole new reason to love her: … Read More ...
Brilliant! Quilted message boards
Sue Bleiweiss has combined chalkboard fabric with piecing to produce luscious quilted message boards to match any decor. The tutorial will be in the next issue of her e-zine, Fibre&Stitch, which is due out on November 26.… Read More ...
Free twinchy chart from Janet Perry
Janet Perry‘s latest needlepoint twinchy is Independence (shown here), based on a block in the quilting book 101 Nine Patch Blocks. Janet is sharing not only her design choices but also the chart for the twinchy! Get the details… Read More ...
How did you come up with that design?
Janet McCaffrey of Primrose Designs creates gorgeous sachets from vintage hankies and other bits. See her description of her creative process. Fascinating!… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch card motifs
Connie G. Thomas, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, has posted a series of free, printable patterns for creating cross-stitch cards. What could be more personal than a greeting lovingly stitched by your own hands? Connie also suggests that … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork kitchen towels
Sew, Mama, Sew‘s month-long series of sewing for the home continues with this tutorial for spiffing up kitchen towels with a bit of patchwork. So smart! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
