Michelle Engel Bencsko‘s new quilt-fabric line, Dogwood, is viewable now on the Henry Glass & Co. web site. And so is the pattern for this excellent quilt made from her lovely Dogwood fabrics. Get the pattern. And … Read More ...
Fabric puzzle swap
Pat Winter of Pat Winter Gatherings is proposing a swap of fabric puzzle pieces. Pat says swappers can do as they wish with the swaps they receive, but she’s planning to stitch together the pieces she receives and frame her … Read More ...
Frames for your twinchies
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has found the perfect finishing touch for her needlepoint twinchies: WhimZi frames from Just Nan. See the product review on Janet’s blog.… Read More ...
Free quilt pattern: Black, white, and red all over
This quilt thrills me. I love the simple piecing, and I love the bold, graphical qualityof the red and black stripes. It’s another free pattern from Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog. Janet notes, “You can alter … Read More ...
Tutorial: Upcycled pin cushion
Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts blog is sharing a tutorial for converting an empty tuna can into a pert little pincushion. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
New tatting book by Marilee Rockley
Marilee Rockley‘s new book, Boutique Tatting, is available now from her blog (Yarnplayer Arts) and her Etsy shop (Yarnplayer.Etsy.com). Marilee says the book, which is intended “for people who already know the basics of shuttle … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scissors case
In connection with the Stitchers’ Angel project, Lynette Anderson has posted a tutorial for a handy little scissors case. See the tute. And thanks to Helen Stubbings of Hugs from Helen blog for the link.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Sinking the tails of couched threads
Carol-Anne Conway of Threads Across the Web blog explains how to tuck away the ends of couched threads with a sinking needle. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Inspired baby gift
Allison Ann Aller of Allie’s in Stitches blog has posted an enchanting nameplate, designed as a baby-shower gift. As usual, Allie lets us peek over her shoulder as she shares her techniques. See the tutorial. And Allie mentions in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embellished bag
Anne S has posted a tutorial on Focus on Finishing blog for transforming a small piece of needlework into an embellished bag like the one shown here. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Edging patterns galore
Gina of Threads of a Tatting Goddess blog is spoiling her readers with free patterns for these four beautiful tatted edgings. See Gina’s blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidering on knitting
Tamie Snow, one of the Pimp Stitch embroidery divas, is sharing a tutorial for embroidering on knitted or crocheted garments. Yes! See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric pumpkins
Welcome the harvest season by making some of these awesome fabric pumpkins to decorate your home. Erin Schlosser of schlosserdesigns blog is sharing her pattern and tutorial, and she notes that the pattern can be scaled up or down to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Soft-sculpture bird
Nellie of Nellie’s Needles blog is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this trendy bird sculpture. I think I need a whole flock! Get the details. And thanks so much, Nellie!… Read More ...
Pretty pear from UK lass
Dawn of UK lass in US blog has posted her pattern for this awesome pear pincushion. Get the pattern.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing blog for the link.… Read More ...