Designer Sandi Henderson, aka Portobellopixie, has a new web site. It’s clean, colorful, and inspiring – everything you’d expect from Sandi. Check it out.… Read More ...
the long thread has gone squirrely
the long thread has two recent squirrel-related posts that just knock me out. On September 22, she posted a tute for dreamy no-sew applique (top photo). Then on September 24, she posted the machine-applique version. These squirrels are so … Read More ...
Quilting tips: Borders and pins
Judy Laquidara of Patchwork Times blog has a couple of nifty tips for quilters – one for marking borders, and one for avoiding extra steps to chase pins. See the article.… Read More ...
Gettin’ flossy with Lauren
Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy has posted a great article discussing the pros and cons of the most commonly used embroidery threads. Now I need a lot of rayon floss. Seriously. See the article.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Tilleke Schwarz
The embroidered collages of Tilleke Schwarz will give you the urge to improvise, experiment, and take joy in stitching. See a review of her work on stitch spectacular blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted flowers
Mary Ray of CraftStylish gives us the step-by-step for making “really fast and easy” quilted flowers. Aren’t these dazzling? See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt needle book
Kayte Terry of CraftStylish shows us how to make this dear needle book from felt scraps. I love the felt flowers so hard! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Stitch for the Cure with Orna
Orna Willis of Ornaments blog is this year’s designer for the Stitch for the Cure event of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild. Orna says on her blog, “Every year the Shenandoah guild asks a designer to … Read More ...
Go to a needlework show – on line!
The Needlework Show is now live on line. Sales are wholesale only; but even if you’re not eligible to purchase, there’s plenty on this site to keep you clicking. The site tells general viewers, “When you see something you like, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Organza embellisher flowers
Sara of Crafts of Texture blog walks us through using an embellisher machine to attach organza “flowers” to denim. Finish off with a bit of embroidery and a few beads, and you have a trendy, luxe look for pennies. See … Read More ...
Free pattern: Sweet Baby Star quilt
Pipers Girls blog is sharing the pattern for this adorably neutral baby quilt. “I make this quilt all of the time in different fabric combinations for gifts,” the blog post says. “It works for both boys and girls ( and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Honeycomb smocking
Dorie of Tumbling Blocks blog has come up with an inspired method for honeycomb smocking that involves a recycled cereal box and lots of spray starch. This rocks! See the tutorial.
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Take the Pincushion Challenge
Everybody seems to be crazy for pin cushions right now. I certainly am. The adorable designs just keep coming. And now I find out that there’s a Pincushion Challenge, which invites new designs bimonthly. The challenge site says, “Every … Read More ...
Crafting for a cause
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 ...
