At the holidays you will find brightly colored poinsettias all around my home.  They are a tradition for our family.  That is why I did a double take when I saw this pretty poinsettia quilt block from Epida Studio… Read More...

Are you an experienced embroiderer interested in learning a new embroidery technique?  The Casalguidi stitch would be a good one for you, and this detailed tutorial from Needle ‘n Thread demonstrates how it’s done.

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If you are an AccuQuilter and are looking for some fun and festive Christmas embroidery designs then look no further than this list.  Here’s a round up of all of the adorable holiday designs that AccuQuilt has to offer.

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Part of what makes these placemats from The Crafty Quilter so charming is the fabric she uses.  Even if you don’t have the same fabrics, you can still make them and they will look lovely.

Placemats are a terrific and … Read More...

Looking for a quilt block for Hanukkah?  I’ll be honest, they are not that easy to find, but I was able to spot this lovely dreidel pattern.  If you are wondering what a dreidel is, it is a spinning top … Read More...

It can be quite challenging to find needlework patterns for Hanukkah, so when I saw this adorable plastic canvas dreidels tutorial, I knew I had to bring it to you.  Just look at how charming they are!

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Do you remember when you were a child and you would collect all of those beautiful fall leaves that covered the ground in the fall months?  I could never decide which one I liked best.  Once I did, I would … Read More...

Amish patterns, like the one in this design, are usually seen in quilts.  This time however, Janet Perry from Nuts About Needlepoint, takes that traditional quilt design and puts it into needlepoint.  She then takes it a step further … Read More...

Don’t we all need a little grace sometimes?  I know I do.  Now you can have it all the time with this lovely hand embroidery pattern from Stitch Floral.

The designer uses a number of different stitches to make … Read More...

This free quilt pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop and Tilda Fabrics is for all of you scrap quilters out there.  Raise your hand if you know what I mean!  Isn’t that the only kind of quilting there is (just … Read More...

Reindeer are one of those perennial symbols of the holidays.  You can find them in so many Christmas stories and movies.  Let’s face it, without reindeers, Santa wouldn’t be able to deliver all of the gifts every year.

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Have you ever wondered how stumpwork artists make those raised sections in some of their work?  You know…the sections where the designs form a three dimensional effect. It is all about wires, and this helpful tutorial from Sew in Love… Read More...

With autumn leaves falling and the smell of pumpkin spice wafting through the air everywhere, this adorable little punch needle design from The Teacher’s Pet Design Studio is a must-make.  Just look at all of the fun details.

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From the dishes to the tablecloth, when family and friends gather for the holiday, you always want to set a nice table, and homemade items make it that much more special.  This year, dress up your Thanksgiving table with … Read More...

In the United States we honor our veterans on November 11 every year.  It is a special day when we praise those who have served our country during times of peace and war.  Many quilters honor veterans by making quilts … Read More...

Few designs are as iconic as a turkey for Thanksgiving, and this scrappy Tom Turkey quilt block is pretty cute as far as turkeys go.  I’m partial to scrap fabric projects, so this pattern immediately caught my eye.

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Nothing says winter more than snowflakes, and this DIY ornament from Our Southern Home is an easy project to show off that motif.  Normally snowflakes are done in pale pastel colors, but this ornament has a homespun feel to it.… Read More...

Don’t you just love this cuddly lap quilt?  It was originally intended for a man and it was made to highlight a fabric line from a manufacturer.  It is more masculine looking, but it can be for anyone.  And like … Read More...

If you like really adorable small projects that don’t take much time to make, then this guy is definitely for you.  It screams cute, and it’s perfect for Thanksgiving.  What a fun little decoration this would be for your home.  … Read More...