I’m not going to lie, if you need reading glasses then you are probably going to need them for this exquisite project from Needle ‘n Thread. Just look at this beautiful embroidered pendant.
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How to Machine Quilt Better Spirals
Lori Kennedy brings us this helpful tutorial with four tips to getting better spirals in machine quilting. If you have ever seen any of Ms. Kennedy’s work, I am pretty sure you were impressed. She has so many … Read More...
Beginners Guide to Punch Needle
Have you been wanting to learn a new craft? Punch needle may be just what you are looking for. This detailed guide from Raising Nobles tells you everything you need to know when starting out. From all of the tools … Read More...
Sunflower Embroidery Stitch Tutorial
This beautiful woven sunflower stitch from Pumora caught my eye immediately and I knew that I had to bring it to you. Just look at all of the detail in both the center and the petals.
This is definitely not … Read More...
Freeform Stars Patriotic Table Runner Pattern
Freeform stars are some of the most fun stars to quilt. There isn’t a lot of pressure to get points perfect, and they add some fun movement to designs. This table runner designed by Dawn from Springwater Designs for Inspired … Read More...
Beginner’s Guide to Punch Needle
Are you looking to learn a new craft? Punch needle is a fun one and right now it is all the rage on the internet. This guide from Marching North tells you everything you need to know about this hobby.… Read More...
Striking Modern Quilt – Free Pattern
Featuring Riley Blake fabrics, this gorgeous design by Carina Gardner is called Ava Kate. To me it just screams summer because of the beautiful fabrics used.
I particularly love that dense floral border which brings the quilt all together and … Read More...
10 Free Cupcake Machine Embroidery Designs
Admit it…we all love a good cupcake once in a while. Now you can enjoy cupcakes all the time and with zero calories. Make your favorite kind with these yummy and free machine embroidery designs.
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This small quilt from Me and My Sister Designs is the perfect showcase for some special fabrics. Using 10″ squares, you can highlight your favorite layer cakes in this 28 1/2″ x 28 1/2″ wall hanging.
An ideal project for … Read More...
How to Embroider a Dandelion
Polkadots & Blooms brings us this lovely tutorial on how to stitch a dandelion. The design is delicate and makes a nice pattern on its own or incorporated into another canvas.
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Patriotic Pineapple Quilt – Free Pattern
I think everyone needs to make one of these beautiful patriotic pineapple quilts. This design is from both Jedi Craft Girl and Gigi’s Thimble, two awesome quilt designers.
The free pattern is available in a downloadable pdf and measures … Read More...
How to Pull Floss for Embroidery
How many times have you tried to start a new project, gotten out your floss and promptly made a knotted mess out of it? I know that I lost count a very long time ago. This helpful article from Needle … Read More...
Modern Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern
Are you looking for a striking beginner level modern quilt pattern? This striking one designed by Cluck Cluck Sew, and available for purchase at The Confident Stitch might be just the one you are interested in.
With bold intertwined rectangles, … Read More...
Free Patriotic Flag Hand Embroidery Pattern
Show off your patriotic pride with this charming mason jar flag embroidery design from Olivia over on Pumpkin Hollow Quilting for Sew What Alicia. This is a perfect addition to your festive décor.
Using a 6 inch embroidery hoop, … Read More...
A Guide to Strip Piecing
Without going into too much detail, strip piecing is an easy technique to sew together strips of fabric in order to use them to make other units of fabric. That’s not a great explanation, but this blog post from The … Read More...
Traced Hand Pattern – Free Embroidery Tutorial
As a mother, I have been keeping my child’s artwork with her handprints since she was born. I cherish those drawings. Here’s a unique way to capture those keepsakes from One Savvy Mom.
In this tutorial you will find … Read More...
8 Snail’s Trail Quilt Patterns
Snail’s Trail is one of those fun quilt patterns that is not hard to do, but looks really tricky. If you like that circular look that it gives, check out these eight different quilt patterns that incorporate the Snail’s Trail … Read More...
Nautical Needlepoint Coasters Pattern
Ahoy there! I know…I know… that was pretty corny. Honestly though, that is what I thought of when I saw these gorgeous needlepoint coaster designs from Purl Soho. The best thing about them is that they are all free!… Read More...
Fourth of July Star Table Runner Pattern
Simple yet striking, this festive table runner will be the hit of your Fourth of July barbecue. It can be found over on the Or So She Says blog.
With a finished size of about 16″ x 46″, it … Read More...
Summertime Machine Embroidery Pattern
Here is a fun and free machine embroidery design that will have you ready for summer. It is brought to us from The Sewing Loft, and the helpful guide demonstrates how to do it.
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