Jeff Hamilton of Bridge City Tatting has posted a free tatting pattern for this Canadian maple leaf. He admits that he was a bit tardy for Canada Day this year, but you may want to go ahead and get started … Read More ...
Join the Stitchers’ Angel Project
You can get free embroidery designs and projects weekly, starting August 18, at Hugs from Helen blog, thanks to the new Stitcher’s Angel Project. Follow along, collecting designs for your personal use. Or participate in the swaps, making … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork embroidery
Stumpwork sounds like something sweaty done outside with a grinder. But in the needlework world, it’s a dimensional style of embroidery that can produce lifelike results. The Needlework Tips and Techniques site has posted a stumpwork tutorial that is appropriate … Read More ...
Feeling Stitchy finalists
Feeling Stitchy is running a series of interviews of the finalists in its hand-embroidered banner contest. Go read about the finalists and take a look at their designs. Then be prepared to vote on a winner soon.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Detached buttonhole stitch
If you’re looking for a great fill stitch for a large area of embroidery, detached buttonhole stitch may be your answer. A thorough tutorial is available from Tricia Wilson Nguyen of Thistle Threads. Many thanks to Jill Hall of The … Read More ...
Needlepoint on linen
Terry Dryden and McCall Miller have been experimenting with using needlepoint stitches on 18-count linen. Terry says, “There is definitely more ‘spring’ to the linen than the canvas, but still is taut enough for stitching.” Read more details and see … Read More ...
Get your quilt project published!
Stampington & Company, publishers of well-known art-and-craft magazines such as Somerset Studio and Belle Armoire, are slating four new publications for 2009, including Art Quilting Studio. Stampington is already calling for entries of readers’ work. Get your … Read More ...
Sue Bleiweiss giveaway
Sue Bleiweiss, blogger extraordinaire and publisher of Fibre&Stitch online magazine, is giving stuff away! Just comment on this post. For each 25 comments, Sue will draw a winner to receive the latest issue of Fibre&Stitch or the winner’s … Read More ...
In the know: Rotation stitching
Have you been hearing the buzz around the web about rotation stitching? It’s a strategy for working on multiple needlework projects at the same time. Cyn Stitches has posted a comprehensive explanation and rationale. Read the article and be … Read More ...
Link heaven
The Golden Thimble has posted a list of 527 links to free craft projects, many in the realm of needlework. You’ll find everything from pom poms to aprons. Thanks to Tipnut for the heads-up!… Read More ...
Seminole piecing demystified
I’m just now adding quilting to my repertoire. (I’m a late bloomer.) So I’m grateful to find articles that explain basic lingo and techniques, along with their background. Mary Ray has posted a terrific explanation of Seminole piecing over on … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch patterns: Gingham flowers
Tipnut.com has been running a series of free cross-stitch patterns for gingham-look flowers. They would make a darling tea towel set or a sweet addition to a little dress. The whole series is now gathered together in this post, … Read More ...
Sign up for this stitching retreat
Are a few days of uninterrupted stitching in an Australian mountain retreat your idea of heaven? (That’s certainly where I would like to spend the afterlife.) If so, you still have time to sign up for The Needlework Boutique’s 2008 … Read More ...
Christmas in July at Heartstrings Embroidery
Heartstrings Embroidery is having a big Christmas in July sale. New designs are being released each day through July 25, and all new releases are 25% off through that date. There are lots of other freebies, sales, and specials, … Read More ...
Win free fat quarters
Comment on this post before midnight, July 25, to enter the drawing for “a bundle of pretty happy fat quarters” from Quilting Adventures blog.… Read More ...
