Are you someone who doesn’t like to wear elaborate Halloween costumes, but still likes to show a little bit of holiday spirit?  Have I got a hand embroidery project for you!

Just look at the Boo! design on this sweater.  … Read More...

I don’t know about you, but I can spend hours in a quilt shop trying to pick out fabrics for a new quilt.  Sometimes I just want a quilt that I can put together without having to purchase all of … Read More...

Get ready for some fun Halloween machine embroidery with this gorgeous bundle of 36 spooktacular designs from Laugh Love Appliqué.  Each one is cuter than the next and you will have a hard time deciding which one is your … Read More...

Originally designed by Sharon Holland to showcase the Autumn Vibes fabric line by Maureen Cracknell for Art Gallery Fabrics, this quilt truly is reminiscent of its name Autumn Winds.

Made with half square triangles, flying geese and squares, the … Read More...

Rag quilts are all the rage right now.  Depending on the pattern, they are fairly easy to make and they look great.  I have always liked the texture that rag quilts have, with those fluffed up seams.  To me they … Read More...

Have you noticed all of the hand embroidery projects with letters on them?  From funny to inspirational, there is something for everyone.  It’s not that hard to write your own messages with embroidery.  It just takes a bit of know-how.… Read More...

Perfect as an introduction to ribbon embroidery, this forget-me-not flower pattern is lovely.  Forget-me-nots appear throughout history.  They were Henry the IV’s emblem.  It is also said that the name comes from a German tale.  According to the legend, a … Read More...

Until I saw this pattern book from Annie’s Craft Store, I was not familiar with Monk’s Cloth or Swedish Weaving (sometimes known as Huck embroidery).  Now that I know a little bit more about it, I’m intrigued.  It’s a … Read More...

Doesn’t everyone need a Charlie Brown Christmas tree in their lives?  Well, maybe not everyone, but I’m pretty sure lots of people do.  I anxiously await that time of year when the Charlie Brown Christmas television special. And when the … Read More...

Bring the spirit of Christmas into your home with this captivating nativity scene panel kit from Connecting Threads.  The panel design with its blue binding and night sky backdrop, features the words Joy, Love, Peace, and Rejoice.  Each word … Read More...

While it’s nice to make a hand embroidery project that is unique and can be tailored to a person’s specific tastes, sometimes it’s nice to have a kit.  Kits are great for those times when you don’t want to worry … Read More...

Fun and fresh, this free quilt pattern entitled “Frenzy” comes from Me and My Sister Designs.  It is a basic chevron pattern, made bright and cheery by the designers’ fabric line called Giggles.

Beginning as a quilt store, Me … Read More...

It’s all about pink in this article! That is to say that it is all about pink flamingoes.  Whether you are obsessed with everything tropical, or you live in a nice sunny climate, there is no denying that flamingoes are … Read More...

Have you ever heard of victorian tufting?  I know that I had not seen it before, but I sure am intrigued.  Along the lines of turkey work, or the Ghiordes knot, it’s basically fluffy embroidery work and it looks like … Read More...

Even though there are thousands of needlepoint patterns available, sometimes you just want to design your own canvas.  There may be a landscape or a flower that reminds you of someone dear, or maybe an image that strikes your fancy.  … Read More...

The moment I saw this quilt block and quilt tutorial from Diary of a Quilter, I knew it was going on my to-make list.  Just like the name implies, these Dresden blocks look like peppermints. There is so much movement … Read More...

Perfect for Christmas, this punch needle embroidery wreath pattern is from Chicken Scratch NY.  The way various shades of green were used really brings the pattern to life, and the pretty plaid bow finishes it off nicely.

I’ve always … Read More...

Table runners are one of those easy makes that usually comes together quickly.  They are the ideal way to spruce up your home.  Haven’t you ever noticed how the look of a room can change when you change a table … Read More...

Rose over at Threadbare Creations designed this exquisite paper pieced Christmas Star Quilt Block and has been generous enough to publish it for free.

Paper piecing is one of those quilting techniques people either love or hate.  No matter what … Read More...

Floral designs in hand embroidery are always fun to make, and this bouquet of flowers design from Anchor Crafts is an absolutely lovely example.  Because of the various stitches used, there is plenty of dimension in this pattern.  That dimension … Read More...