Make a patchwork floor mat to match your kitchen decor. See the tutorial by Autum at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog.… Read More ...
Go back to the nineties
Thanks to the generosity of Claudia at stitchado handmade blog, we can all go back to the nineties – the eighteen-nineties, that is. These embroidery patterns remind me of one of my mom’s Christmas projects when I was a girl. … Read More ...
Book giveaway on Craftside
Stef of Craftside posted an interesting book review September 30, and she ended her post with this tasty tidbit:
… Read More ...…if you leave an answer in today’s s comment section you will be entered to win a copy of any Quayside
You can leaf it
The International Fiber Collaborative is starting a new project, Interdependence. Promotional materials say, “We will create a full sized tree that will be on display in April 09? at Big Springs International Park in Huntsville, AL. Much like a live … Read More ...
Does this look like your juice cans?
Remember Lisa Boni‘s beautiful CQ pincushions that use recycled CDs to stabilize the base? Well, she makes smaller versions, too. This adorable rosebud pincushion is made with the metal lid from frozen juice concentrate! (Of course, the focus is … Read More ...
Make a quilt in an hour
A quilt-for-an-hour project is starting up on Patchwork Times. The quilt is Shine on Bayou Cane, designed by Judy Laquidara. A set of instructions will be posted each weekday that will take about an hour to complete. At the … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted ornament
Ooooooooo. Marty at Tat’s All She Wrote blog is sharing a pattern for a lock-chain ornament that promises to be utterly beautiful. I’m eager to see the creations her readers post. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
Doe-c-doe is sharing these sweet vintage embroidery patterns (for personal use only). Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Thread-catcher basket
I’ve really been enjoying the free projects shared by the members of the Stitcher’s Angel project. This week’s project – the final one in the series – is a thread-catcher basket by Sue Daley. I’m sorry to see … Read More ...
Great idea: Hexagon quilt brooches
Look what Fiona did! She made a tiny version of a hexagon quilt block, mounted it on wool felt, added a pin back, and voila! A brooch fit for a quilter or quilt lover. Well done! You can read a … Read More ...
Register for the quilt-a-thon
Mishka of Quilting Gallery kindly posted this notice:
… Read More ...Registration is now available for this year’s Quilt-A-Thon for Victoria Quilts Canada…
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Check-in at 8:30am)
Place: Church of the Nazarene,
Inspiration: Interlacing quilt borders
Be sure to check out Donna Hussain‘s latest guest article on Rayela’s Fiber Focus blog. This time, she illustrates her ideas about making quilt borders – in particular, interlacing applique of bias tubing – with photos from her book, … Read More ...
Inspiration: Diane Redmer Moore
Diane Moore of Mountain Salt Studio has finished her first page for the 2008 Bead Journal Project, and it is spectacular. Those are delicate, tiny shells worked in with the wavelike swirls of glass beads. Be sure to see … Read More ...
Bonus from Di van Niekerk
You get a free downloadable image (with instructions) with every order from Di van Niekerk‘s Crafts Unlimited site. Her 20%-off birthday sale ends tomorrow. Hurry over and grab some bargains.… Read More ...
Free chart: Birdy Birthday
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this totally-not-ugly duckling designed by Maria Kelly. Get the chart.… Read More ...
