If you are an animal lover then you are going to love these beautiful patterns that can be purchased over on Mary Maxim. Each one is unique and detailed. Here are six sensational ones that are sure to catch your … Read More...
6 Stunning Floral Table Runner Patterns
Get your house ready for all of those beautiful spring and summer flowers with one of these lovely floral table runner patterns. they can all be purchased over at Annie’s Craft Store. Looking through them all I can’t decide which … Read More...
5 Types of Embroidery
Are you new to hand embroidery? Here is a helpful beginner’s guide to various types of it from the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.
This article includes a photo example of each type, a description of what it is, and … Read More...
How to Make a Patriotic Fabric Banner
Perfect for your Fourth of July festivities, this red, white and blue banner made with quilting fabric is easy to put together. You can find the tutorial over on the Cutesy Crafts blog.
All of the supplies you need are … Read More...
Seasonal Embroidery Patterns
With 8 different projects to choose from, the book Seasonal Embroidery, has a little something for everyone. Available to purchase over on Leisure Arts, it is perfect for beginner and intermediate crafters.
I already see a photo of a … Read More...
Nautical Fat Quarter Bundle by Wilmington Prints
Ship Ahoy! Perfect for a summer sail, this beautiful fat quarter bundle from Danhui Nai for Wilmington Prints can be purchased at the Fat Quarter Shop.
Containing 16 different prints and a panel, you have the fabric to make … Read More...
Free Leopard Heart Punch Needle Pattern
Bring out your wild side with this adorable leopard heart punch needle pattern from Dream a Little Bigger. What a fun idea for a rug!
You will find detailed photos along with instructions on how to download the pattern, … Read More...
How to Make a Chicago Geese Quilt Block
Calling all scrap quilters! This unique quilt block from fabric406 is a great one for all of those scraps you have around the house.
Complete with step-by-step photos and instructions, this is not a block that is ideal for absolute … Read More...
5 Pixel Quilt Patterns
Do you ever look at pixellated quilts and wish you could make one? Do you like the look of pixel quilts? We have rounded up five pixel quilt patterns that you can purchase over on Etsy. All them are a … Read More...
8 Handy Machine Embroidery Hoop Tutorials
Are you new to machine embroidery or do you just need to get a refresher on hoops? Here are eight tutorials from the experts to help you get the most from your machine embroidery hoops.
… Read More...How to Make No-Sew Hexies
Did someone say no-sew hexies? Count me in! Fairfield has this wonderful technique in a blog post by Polly Carlson.
The entire process is described in this tutorial and it is a fantastic idea. I’m not going to lie, hexies … Read More...
Stars and Strips Plastic Canvas Pattern Set
It’s time to celebrate the red, white and blue with this plastic canvas pattern set that can be purchased over on Annie’s Craft Store.
Ideal for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July or any other time of the year, … Read More...
How to Make Non-Appliqué Circle Quilt Blocks
Not every quilter enjoys doing appliqué. For those of you who don’t, but want to do some circle blocks, this tutorial from Joot is for you.
Having quilted for over 30 years, I still enjoy learning new techniques. This one … Read More...
How to Make a Plastic Canvas Dishwasher Magnet
I don’t know about you, but I am always having to check if the dishes in my dishwasher are clean or dirty. This fun and practical little magnet tutorial from Instructables solves that problem.
With step-by-step photos, this project is … Read More...
How to Cut Fabric Perfectly Straight
I don’t know about you but many times I have cut into a favorite piece of fabric and ruined it by not cutting correctly. What is even worse is when you cut it wrong and end up not having enough … Read More...
How to Stitch Flowers with the Blanket Stitch
Give a common hand embroidery stitch a new twist with this handy tutorial from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. She teaches us how to use the blanket stitch to make flowers.
This is such a charming stitch to use. The … Read More...
16 Floral Hand Embroidery Stitches
Mary from Needle ‘n Thread brings us another wonderful article. This time it is a handy roundup of 16 floral embroidery stitches.
With links to her tutorials for each stitch, you will be an expert in no time. All of … Read More...
10 Free Modern Quilt Patterns
Modern quilts are all the rage. Many are recognizable with their simple color schemes and graphic looks. They are quite striking and fun to make. If you are interested in trying your hand at some modern quilting, here are ten … Read More...
How to Make a Hand Embroidered Heart for Mother’s Day
Perfect for Mother’s Day, this floral hand embroidery sampler from Cutesy Crafts for Polka Dot Chair is absolutely lovely.
You will be able to show off a number of different stitches in this design including the wagon wheel and the … Read More...
Using Quilts in Therapy
Quilting is not just to make something pretty for a bed. Did you know that quilting and quilts can also be used in therapy? This article from NextAvenue details how quilts are incorporated into various forms.
From mental health to … Read More...