Celebrate spring with a flower, a tulip to be exact. This pretty quilt block from Samantha Olsen for Moda Fabrics is charming and easy to make.
The block, which measures about 6 inches when finished, does not take much fabric … Read More...
10 Free Batik Quilt Patterns
I love working with fabrics, especially ones that have that special something that sets them apart. And let me tell you, batik fabrics are right up there on my list of favorites. With their rich, saturated colors and unique patterns, … Read More...
Free Plant Hand Embroidery Pattern
Trying to figure out what to give your favorite plant-lover who has everything? Why not stitch up this charming hand embroidery pattern from Anchor Crafts. It’s a beautiful design and, best of all, it is free.
This pattern has … Read More...
Free Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern with Moda Fabrics
Are you like me and scoop up every jelly roll you see at the quilt store, only to have them sit on your shelf because you can’t figure out what to do with them? Here’s a great pattern from Quilting … Read More...
Finishing Off Embroidery Tutorial
Amy Loves to Sew brings you this helpful tutorial demonstrating how to finish your embroidery hoop.
Many times, once you are done with all of that beautiful stitching you don’t want, or have the patience, to add that finishing touch … Read More...
How to Make Felt Needlework Letters
Fun for all sorts of reasons, these hand embroidered felt letters from Lovely Indeed a great little project. Just think of all of the things you can do…Christmas ornaments, stocking stuffers, wall ornaments for a child’s room, etc..
The free … Read More...
Fat Quarter Wall Hanging Quilt – Free Pattern
Here is a fun and free quilt pattern that has lots of lovely movement in the design. Called “Midnight Glow”, it is designed by Connie Kresin and is an easy project to make.
Measuring approximately 24″ x 32″ when completed, … Read More...
Beginner Needlepoint Sampler Class
Looking for a fun beginner needlepoint class? Creative Bug has you covered with a course called Free-form Needlepoint Sampler.
The teacher, Anna Maria Horner, will teach you all of the needlepoint basics in this video. From preparing a canvas to … Read More...
How to Make a Double Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Block
Here is a fun way to completely change up the look of the classic nine-patch quilt block. New Quilters has this fun trick to turn them into this beautiful look.
Using 5 inch squares, this is an ideal project for … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Watermelon Coasters Pattern
When the temperatures start rising it is fun to get outside and enjoy a cold beverage. Protect your tables with these sweet watermelon plastic canvas coasters designed by Strings Away!. It is an easy and free pattern available … Read More...
Memorial Day Bears Machine Embroidery Designs
Featuring eight different machine embroidery designs especially made for Memorial Day, these bears are a lovely remembrance for a special day. The set can be purchased over on Embroidery Machine Designs.
In the United States, Memorial Day is the … Read More...
Patriotic Stars Table Runner – Free Pattern
Perfect for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday, this beautiful table runner pattern from A Bright Corner is easy to make. The white stars really shine against the blue in this design.
When finished it measures 12″ x 36″ … Read More...
How to Needlepoint a Face – Free Tutorial
Making a face in needlepoint is not as easy as you may think it is. That is why this tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun is so helpful.
With four tips to guide you through the process, the article will help … Read More...
Free Quilt of Valor Pattern
The Crafty Quilter brings us beautiful block and pattern for making a quilt for Quilts of Valor. This is an organization that provides quilts for members and veterans to give them comfort.
This free pattern is made with the ribbon … Read More...
Freeform Flower Embroidery Pattern
Fun and freeform is what this charming embroidery pattern from Wandering Threads Embroidery is all about. You will want these pretty doodle flowers all around your house once you see them.
Originally designed for World Embroidery Day, this is a … Read More...
Sulky Thread Storage Boxes
Today we are talking about thread storage, specifically about Sulky thread storage
.
I don’t know about you, but right now if you looked in my quilt studio you would find a big box of spools of thread. They are … Read More...
Free Hand Embroidery Sampler Project
Hand embroidery samplers are always a fun and good way to learn stitches. Jessyratfink over on Instructables brings us this unique mountain design one.
With instructions for the split stitch, straight stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, backstitch and the running … Read More...
How to Hand Quilt – Free Tutorial
Learn how to hand quilt with this blog post from Homemade Emily Jane. Hand quilting is a tradition that had been quietly going away. With fast results being the new norm, and longarm machines that can do incredibly detailed … Read More...
How to Back an Embroidery Hoop – Free Tutorial
Learn how to back an embroidery hoop
with felt in this helpful video tutorial from Cutesy Crafts.
The video takes the viewer through all of the steps to give hand embroidery projects that special finished touch. It is easier … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Japanese Knot Bag – Free Pattern
Here is a terrific idea that isn’t really quilting, but uses quilting fabric. It’s a traditional Japanese Knot Bag and this pattern is from Sum of their Stories.
This bag may look difficult to make, but it really isn’t, … Read More...