As a beader myself, I can attest to the fact that adding beads to a project truly brings it to life. There’s just something about the pop of color and sparkle that can take a piece from good to great. … Read More...
Seven Stunning Snowflake Quilt Patterns
The winter season is a time of warmth and coziness, and what better way to bring this into your home than with a beautiful snowflake quilt? these seven stunning snowflake quilt patterns available on Etsy are perfect for the winter … Read More...
Coffee Cup Quilt – Free Pattern
This article will be posted to the blog on New Year’s Eve. I am pretty sure that most of us are going to need a cup of coffee tomorrow morning. Some of use are probably going to need a lot … Read More...
How to Make a Union Jack Pin Cushion Bracelet
Check out this fun and easy Union Jack
pin cushion bracelet pattern from Cat Morley’s over on Cut Out & Keep.
You don’t need a lot of supplies, just standard cross stitch ones and some filling. The counted pattern tells … Read More...
5 Tips for Making Your Patchwork Quilt Shine
Have you ever wondered how some quilters seem to get their scrap patchwork quilts to sparkle? Well, Amy from Diary of a Quilter has five tips to help you out.
Packed full of lovely photos, you will find out all … Read More...
How to Bead on Needlepoint
To add a little (or a lot of) bling to your next needlepoint canvas, try some beading. This tutorial from Needlepoint.com shows you how.
The blog post has a complete list of what you will need, and then there is … Read More...
How to Make a Seatbelt Cover
I don’t know about you, but sometimes seatbelts can be irritating on the neck. Why not try this handy solution from Thermoweb?
You will need to use their special Heat ‘n Bond Fusible Fleece to complete your project. However, … Read More...
How to Make Embroidered Felt Toadstools
Gather up those felt scraps you have sitting around and get ready to make one or more of these adorable embroidered toadstools. The free tutorial is over on the American Felt and Craft website.
When I look at these I … Read More...
How to Make a Quilted Coat
Take a look at social media and you will see that quilted coats are all the rage right now. Here is a helpful tutorial from Tamara’s Joy to help you make one for yourself.
What I love about this tutorial … Read More...
A Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
If you have ever wanted to try silk ribbon embroidery then this tutorial from Crewel Ghoul is for you.
Full of step-by-step photos, the article goes over a number of different ribbon stitches, as well as supplies needed for this … Read More...
Mini Snowflake Quilt – Free Pattern
Celebrate those chilly winter months with this lovely mini quilt from Lake Girl Quilts. It is a free pattern over on the website.
If you follow along with the tutorials and links I post, you know that I am … Read More...
How to Machine Embroider Freestanding Lace Butterflies
You have got to take a look at this tutorial from We All Sew over on the Bernina blog. Written by Kate Toney, it is for making freestanding butterfly lace and it is absolutely stunning!
The detailed tutorial has step-by-step … Read More...
How to Save Money With Quilt Backing Fabric
All of us are looking for a way to save some money right? I know I am. Here are some great tips on quilt backings from Quilty Love to help us out.
She suggests using flannel, and this handy article … Read More...
How to Machine Embroider on Shoelaces
Are you ready to try something completely different? Try this fun method for doing machine embroidery on shoelaces. How much fun does that sound like it would be!? This tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun shows you how to do it.… Read More...
4 Festive Plastic Canvas Snowflake Patterns
Snowflake designs are some of the most stunning winter patterns and they are perfect to decorate your home with during the holiday season. You can easily capture the beauty of snowflakes with plastic canvas, making it possible to create these … Read More...
10 Free Mini Quilt Patterns
Mini quilts are a fantastic option for those who want to enjoy the creative process of quilting, but don’t have the time, patience or resources to make a larger quilt. Not only are they quick and easy to make, … Read More...
How to Do Curved Quilting With Your Walking Foot
Looking for a new quilting pattern to finish off your quilt tops? Here is some striking stitching from Leah Day. It is called Curved Pinstripes and wow, is it lovely.
It is not always easy to find easy and … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Christmas Wreath – Free Tutorial
Once you have made one of these darling plastic canvas Christmas ornament wreaths, you will want to make a lot more. The tutorial, which is from Needlepointers.com, has written instructions as well as a step-by-step video tutorial.
To make … Read More...
Gradient Stars Free Quilt Pattern
I fall for a gradient, or ombré, pattern almost every time I see one. That was definitely the case with this stunning design by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. It glows!
The finished quilt measures 64″ x 76″ … Read More...
Free Outline Stitch Hand Embroidery Tutorial and Free Pattern
Are you new to hand embroidery or just looking to brush up on your stitching technique? Then this tutorial from Wandering Threads Embroidery is for your.
Beautiful photographs accompany the detailed step-by-step instructions for doing the Outline stitch. It’s an … Read More...