Needle Work

Kathryn Rocha of Cross-Eyed Kat is offering us a sneak peek at some of her new designs that will be available in needlework shops soon. I especially love these Origami Ornaments. Kat says, “The ornaments are four squares made … Read More ...

In honor of her birthday, Jane of Jane’s Fabrics and Quilts blog is giving away 50 1930s fat quarters and three patterns!! The entry rules are simple. You need to get in on this one! The contest ends at … Read More ...

From the Windstar Embroidery Designs blog:

Windstar Embroidery Designs has just created a mini-set of their most popular Redwork Santas.
The set includes separate designs of the jolly fellow and is available for the 4″ x 4″ and 5″ x … Read More ...

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 ...

From the AAQI site:

“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 ...