Art, patterns and techniques
MarthaStewart.com has posted a tutorial, excerpted from Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson, for creating a quick and beautiful patchwork tablecloth with matching napkins. See the article.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for the link!… Read More ...
As if Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread blog) hadn’t already showered us with monogram riches, she’s adding a new, free alphabet to her site. This design has a definite Celtic flavor – a gorgeous addition to Mary’s library. Download … Read More ...
Enter your handmade baby quilt in the contest at Make Baby Stuff.com, and you could win a gift certificate for US $100, US $50, or US $25 at Superbuzzy.com. The contest rules say, “We are looking for baby … Read More ...
Lauren Brandy, one of Pimp Stitch‘s rockin designers, has posted a review of embroidery hoops, naming the pros and cons of a variety of popular styles. Check out the article. My two cents: I prefer spring-tension hoops … Read More ...
“Support the AAQI by making a bid on an auction quilt. The September 2008 “Slow & Silent” Auction runs from September 1st until 10pm (EST) September 10th. Please bid generously, all profits are used to fund … Read More ...
This month’s free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill (Badbird’s blog) is this sweet-faced caterpillar. Download the pattern.… Read More ...
I was browsing around the web this morning, pretending to be working but really just enjoying a cup of coffee, when I was arrested by these quilt images. Don’t get me wrong: I love traditional light-and-dark log cabin quilts. But … Read More ...
Quilting Arts Magazine is about to launch its Rock On Art Quilt Challenge. Make an 8-1/2″ x 11″ art quilt “that celebrates your love of rock ‘n’ roll.” The Quilting Arts blog encourages, “Show us with fabric and stitch what … Read More ...
Lovers of the Quilting Adventures blog will be thrilled to find that the blog is back, bigger and better and livelier than ever. The brick-and-mortar namesake store is in Richmond, VA, USA. You can find lots of information on line… Read More ...
The Bento Box quilt pattern is hot! It’s popping up all over quilting blogs and flickr groups. Everybody wants to try this easy but stunning graphical pattern by Tracey Brookshier, quilt artist, pattern designer, teacher, lecturer, and quilt judge. … Read More ...
Janet Granger Designs of the UK has a new line of Christmas-stocking kits for miniature needlepoint. I dare you to resist them! Each kit comes with “a piece of silk gauze, Rayon silk thread, a colour block chart, detailed instructions … Read More ...
This week’s free cross-stitch chart at The Chart Shop of Cross-stitching.com is this adorable bunny (by Jenny Barton), munching on harvest corn. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
LadyShuttleMaker is starting a TIAS, and she invites you to join in. A TIAS, she says, is a Tat It And See project. Conceived by Jane Eborall, LadyShuttleMaker says, a TIAS “is a pattern, hosted by a designer, and released … Read More ...
Sew, Mama, Sew! blog is featuring a tutorial by Bean of Coyote Craft for these quilted patchwork hot pads. Get all the details.… Read More ...
Tracy Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, has posted a couple of terrific patterns for needlepoint bookmarks. (Would these patterns work with floss and perforated paper? I’m going to try them and find out.) Choose the watermelon (shown … Read More ...
