Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to needlepoint a curve on a printed canvas. It can end up looking a bit choppy or rough. Luckily for us, this helpful tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun demonstrates six different ways to … Read More...
How to Make a Quilt Label
Suzy Quilts brings us this helpful tutorial on four creative ways to label a quilt. This is something important that quilters often overlook after finishing a piece.
This tutorial has some fun ideas for your labels. They range from simple … Read More...
15 Festive and Free St. Patrick’s Day Quilt Projects
As a quilter, I’m always on the lookout for fun and unique quilting projects. And, when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, I have to admit, I feel like it’s a bit overlooked in the quilting world. I recently … Read More...
Hand Embroidery Chain of Hearts Pattern
Sometimes less is more, and that is the case with this absolutely lovely and simple hand embroidery design from Design Sponge. Natalie, the designer, took some plain cloth napkins and transformed them with this heart pattern. You can make … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Valentine’s Day Pillow Tutorial
One can never have too many hugs and kisses on Valentine’s Day right? Well you can have hugs and kisses all year ’round with this festive pillow from A Quilting Life.
The finished pillow measures about 16 1/2″ by … Read More...
How to Make French Knots
If you are new to hand embroidery, one of the most common stitches you will find is the french knot. It is an easy stitch, but can be a bit tricky when just starting out. Once you have mastered it … Read More...
Four Patch Heart – Free Scrappy Quilt Pattern
This easy four patch heart quilt pattern from Carterquilter is about as scrappy as it gets. It’s also pretty festive for Valentine’s Day.
This is a free pattern and comes in five sizes, so you are sure to find just … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Butterfly – Free Pattern
Julie over on Strings Away! brings us this charming little plastic canvas butterfly plant poke pattern. What a fun idea! Wouldn’t these decorations be pretty placed all around your house? They would make a lovely gift for your favorite plant … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Accuquilt Bed Runner Pattern
Do you use an AccuQuilt system? If you do, then you will definitely want to download this free bed runner pattern from them.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this charming and festive quilt will brighten up any bedroom. You will need … Read More...
5 Hand Embroidery Hearts Tutorials
Impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with not one hand embroidered heart, but five different ones. Each one of these charming and festive heart patterns from Wandering Threads Embroidery are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
What is … Read More...
Colonial Stitch Hand Embroidery Tutorial
Are you looking for a new stitch to add to your hand embroidery repertoire? Perhaps you want a stitch that looks like a french knot but is a bit different? This tutorial from Polkadots & Blooms demonstrates the colonial knot.… Read More...
3 Paper Pieced Butterfly Quilt Block Patterns
With three beautiful butterfly designs to choose from, these paper pieced patterns from Lillyella, would make a stunning quilt.
Each butterfly has its own character and is exquisitely pieced, with numerous sections that need to be completed. You do … Read More...
Valentine’s Plastic Canvas Wreath Pattern
With lots of little hearts, a couple of cupids and a dove, this lovely and festive Valentine Wreath pattern is perfect for the holiday. Available for purchase from Annie’s Craft Store, the design is for people with an intermediate … Read More...
Humble and Heartfelt Quilt Along
Looking for a beautiful quilt along with a striking pattern? This new one from designer Kim Diehl over at the Fat Quarter Shop may be just the one for you.
There is a fee to join as well as a … Read More...
How to Quilt on a Home Sewing Machine
Have you ever made a large quilt only to have to wait for, what seems like an eternity, it to be quilted by your favorite longarmer? Why not try quilting those large quilts at home? This tutorial from The Little … Read More...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
We have all been there at one time or another. We’ve decided on that perfect embroidery pattern and worked hard to finish it, only to realize that we’ve made one mistake or another. It can be frustrating to work hard … Read More...
Free Bee Quilt Block Pattern
For a whimsical quilt block, look no further than this fun bee from Tilda’s World. It is a free block pattern that measures 13″ x 12″ unfinished. Because various fabrics are used to make one bee, it is an … Read More...
Tulips Needlepoint Pattern
Based on a scrappy quilt pattern, Janet over on Nuts about Needlepoint has reimagined the quilt design and turned it into this lovely project for needlepoint. Instead of using fabric scraps she uses yarn.
This is an ideal project for … Read More...
Jelly Roll Quilt – Free Beginner Pattern
If you are looking for an easy beginner-level quilt pattern then this one from Melanie Ham is for you. It’s about as easy as it gets, so it’s ideal for first-time quilters.
We quilters usually have a jelly roll sitting … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Valentine’s Heart Charms
Ok folks…it’s time to gather up all of your yarn in pinks, reds and whites. That way you can make these absolutely adorable plastic canvas hearts from Julie Measures. These little makes are about as easy as it gets, … Read More...