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Get ready for the holidays with this beautiful mini wreath pattern from Pat Sloan. Pat always brings us beautiful quilts and this one is no exception.
The tutorial comes with detailed instructions and photos, along with a downloadable pattern. … Read More...
Make this year’s holiday cards special by hand embroidery them. It is easy with this tutorial from DMC.
From supplies to tools needed, you will find out everything you need to know to make your cards. There are a … Read More...
We have all been there. We go to the quilt store, buy some fabric, get it home and get ready to cut. We fold it and then, bam, notice that it is not squared up. Sometimes a cut can be … Read More...
Celebrate back to school with this fun hand embroidery idea from Julie Measures. It is so cute and it looks just like a piece of paper with words on it.
The tutorial is easy to follow and has a … Read More...
Perfect to show off your hand stitching pride, here are 10 free sewing related hand embroidery patterns from DMC. Which one is your favorite? Looking at all of these, I can’t choose one, but I do think it would be … Read More...
When the warmer weather rolls around butterflies are everywhere. With all of their beautiful colors they are so much fun to watch. In my garden they fly from flower to flower while showing off their beauty. To have butterflies around … Read More...
Make a lovely hand embroidered ABC wall hanging when you take this course from CreativeBug. Taught by Lauren of Lark Rising Embroidery, this sampler is a great way to get in your daily embroidery practice.
Ideal for the intermediate … Read More...
Get ready to knock their socks off with this stunning modern picnic quilt pattern from It’s Only Fabric and Thread. Wow is it striking.
With the angles of the fabric cuts it has a three dimensional look to it. … Read More...
Add a little bling to your next punch needle project with some beads. It’s easier than you think with this tutorial from Doodle Dog Primitives.
As the author explains, beading not only adds that extra decorative touch, it can be … Read More...
Here’s a unique idea for making a lone star quilt block. It comes from Coriander Quilts. It is also a great way to use up some scraps.
The tutorial has detailed step-by-step instructions plus plenty of photos to help … Read More...
I don’t know about you, but it is not always easy aligning text onto an embroidery canvas. Often I can’t get it centered just right, or the letters are different sizes. Whatever the case may be, this article and video … Read More...
If you have been to a quilt shop lately then you know that the Christmas fabric has started hitting the shelve. Here is absolutely charming pack of holiday fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop.
This festive bundle is made … Read More...
I am fascinated by sugar skulls. With all of their intricate and colorful designs, each one is a unique and beautiful. If you like them as much as I do then you may want to try out one of these … Read More...
Magical and mystical, unicorns are always a favorite design for children and adults alike. Are they real? Who really knows, but they are beautiful and so are these five unique quilt patterns that you can purchase over on Etsy. These … Read More...
Calling all scrap quilt lovers! It’s time to dig out all of your favorite scraps and make this beautiful quilt from Scrap Fabric Love. I love the modern vibe of this design and you will too.
The designer uses paper … Read More...
Here is an absolutely lovely plastic canvas kit from Mary Maxim. It is called Backyard Beauties and each bird is beautifully designed.
Make all four and keep them together or give one to each of your bird-loving friends. You … Read More...
Get your kids or grandkids excited about reading by making them an adorable reading pillow. This tutorial is from Happiest Camper. Perfect for using up your fun novelty prints, the pillows are not that hard to make.
In the … Read More...
Calling all fans of Winnie the Pooh! Polka Dot Chair brings us this charming tutorial for an embroidery project. It’s a quote from the stories surrounded by embroidery felt. How lovely!
In this article you will find a detailed list … Read More...
I’ll be the first to admit that I am horrible about labeling my quilts, and it is a really important thing to do. Meghan Makes Do shows us how to make our own labels which will (hopefully) encourage us all … Read More...
Marching North does it again with a handy punch needle tutorial. This one is ideal for those of you with more experience doing punch needle. You will learn how to make your own threaders.
This tutorial is extremely detailed and … Read More...