LadyShuttleMaker‘s TIAS (“Tat It And See”) challenge has begun! Day 1 instructions were posted today. A new element will be released every other day. Get in on the fun!… Read More ...
What’s your background?
Serena of Embroidery Treasures blog has posted some thoughts about background fabrics for machine embroidery. Do you choose only solids? See what Serena suggests.… Read More ...
Lizzy Dish fabrics are coming!
Back on August 14 I mentioned that Elizabeth House was looking forward to the release of her first fabric line, Lizzy Dish. The day when we can buy her terrific designs is getting closer. The strikeoffs have arrived, and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pinwheel in a Square
Janet Wickell, editor of About.com’s quilting blog, has posted another quilt pattern that is not only gorgeous but also free. Doesn’t this Pinwheel in a Square block make you want to run to your cutting table and grab … Read More ...
Maintain your embroidery machine
Jennifer Stern of CraftStylish has posted a terrific article about taking proper care of your embroidery machine to get the best performance and longest life from your investment. See the article.… Read More ...
Free Christmas chart from By the Bay
Donna of By the Bay Needleart has posted a “Christmas gift for all stitchers” – a beautiful chart of Christmas greetings, free for personal use. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Tutorial: Weaving medieval cords
Kiteman has posted a tute on the Instructables site for weaving cords using a medieval method. The cords can then be used as trim or, as shown here, as “jewelry.” See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric envelopes
Wendy Sloneker of CraftStylish has posted a great tutorial for making fabric envelopes. I love the fact that, for one model, she recycled the usable parts of a worn-out quilt, giving it yet another lease on life. Wouldn’t these envelopes … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered buttons
Pimp Stitch designer Amy Cluck has posted an awesome tutorial for making embroidered buttons. And she also has posted free mini patterns for you to use with this technique. (Yes!) They’re all great, but the hedgehog is irresistable! Check out … Read More ...
Vote to choose the Lazy Days winner
Quilting Gallery sponsored a Lazy Days of Summer Photo Contest – readers could enter photos of the quilts they made this summer. Now all the entries are in, and the winners will be decided by a vote. Let your voice … Read More ...
Bloom and win!
CraftStylish is hosting The Flower Power Challenge. Just create a flower in the medium of your choice and post it in the challenge gallery before 11:59 p.m. (Eastern USA time) on September 30. Four winners will receive super-duper bundles … Read More ...
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
This week, doe-c-doe blog is offering two free vintage embroidery patterns – this adorable kitty in a basket, and an equally sweet bunny with an umbrella. Get the patterns.
Vintage embroidery patterns have become increasingly popular over the years, … Read More ...
Free campaign stitchery
Tanya Marie Anderson, aka The Sampler Girl, is offering two free cross-stitch charts on her blog, At the Honeysuckle Tree. Tanya says, “So in the spirit of the election, here is a free chart for both sides. … Read More ...
New embroidery patterns from Kat
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 ...
Huge giveaway at Jane’s
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 ...
