Raise your hand if it’s time to make a mini quilt! It’s definitely time if you want to make this charming mini striped heart design from Crafty Staci. Seriously, this is adorable.
Measuring 16 1/2″ by 19 1/2″ when … Read More...
Mason Jar Flower Bouquet Hand Embroidery Pattern
Bev over on Flamingo Toes strikes gold again with this lovely hand embroidery project. It is a bouquet of flowers in a mason jar. It even has a heart in the center of the jar to make it that much … Read More...
10 Ways to Make a Temperature Quilt
Have you ever wanted to make a temperature quilt? Are you familiar with what one is? Temperature quilts are kind of like a daily diary of the temperatures that occurred throughout the year in a particular place. Of course this … Read More...
Heart Embroidery Sampler Pattern
With seven stitches incorporated into this stunning hand embroidered heart pattern, it is an ideal piece for the beginner. Designed by Rachel Beyer over on Adventures in Making, you can purchase this pattern on Etsy. It is a charming … Read More...
I Love You More Table Runner – Free Pattern
Perfect for your sweetheart, or as a treat to yourself, this “I Love You More” table runner from Me and My Sister Designs, is simple and stunning.
Originally designed to highlight their fabric line called Back Porch, the … Read More...
10 Free Beaded Embroidery Flower Designs
Beading in hand embroidery adds sparkling dimension to projects, but sometimes it is hard to find designs to use. If you are looking for ways to add some floral beading to your hand embroidery, then this blog post from Sew … Read More...
Rolling Rainbows Quilt Free Quilt Pattern
Using solids to capture a rainbow, this free pattern from Robert Kaufman Fabrics entitled Rolling Rainbows, will knock your socks off.
Because of the unique block used, this design has loads of movement in it. That is impressive because the … Read More...
Hand Embroidered Heart Charm- Free Pattern
Amy from Amy Loves to Sew designed this beautiful hand embroidered heart charm and she made a tutorial so everyone else can make it too.
Done in colors that one doesn’t traditionally see in hearts, the design incorporates flowers and … Read More...
Tips for Successful Straight Line Machine Quilting
It is not always easy to achieve good straight line machine quilting results. There is usually a wiggle or a pucker, or some other kind of misstep. I often end up straying to the left or the right because my … Read More...
Punch Needle Beginner’s Guide
Take a look at all of the social media outlets and you will soon see that punch needle is all the rage. Crafters are designing all kinds of beautiful patterns. For those of you who may not be familiar with … Read More...
How to Make Quilted Jewelry
Sometimes a project comes along and you just have to do a double take. That is the case with this stunning idea from National Quilter’s Circle. How to Make Quilted Bracelets not only includes instructions for the bracelet, but … Read More...
Heart Bookmark – Free Plastic Canvas Pattern
Do you need a quick make for someone special who loves to read? Have I got a pattern for you! This sweet plastic canvas bookmark with hearts running down the center of it from Strings Away is just the thing.… Read More...
DIY Plastic Canvas Jewelry Tutorial
Are you ready to make a statement? Sometimes we all need a new piece of jewelry to add to our wardrobe and sometimes we want to to stand out. That is where these beautiful plastic canvas necklaces from Dear Handmade … Read More...
How to Repair a Damaged Quilt
A few years ago I was putting away a quilt and I snagged in on a wire hanger. It ended up with a 2 inch slash in it and I was heartbroken. Luckily I am a quilter so I was … Read More...
How to Decorate an Embroidery Hoop with Bias Tape
We all have those wooden embroidery hoops. They are nice and they serve their purpose, but let’s be honest, they are fairly plain. Well, Amy from Amy Love to Sew demonstrates how to turn that simple embroidery hoop into something … Read More...
How to Sew a Pinwheel Quilt Block
As quilters, sometimes it is fun to get back to the basics. With all of the intricate and beautiful quilt patterns available, it’s nice to do something simple, and quilt block tutorials are a great way to refresh, or learn, … Read More...
How to Turn Kids Artwork into Embroidery
As a mother I can tell you that I have a bin full of artwork that my child has done over the years. It’s hard for me to throw any of it out, even after many years. I also have … Read More...
Free Caribbean Sunset Quilt Pattern
One can’t help but think of warm tropical breezes when looking at this quilt designed by Ellie Brown for McCall’s Quilting magazine. The colors she used in her version are just like an exotic island and with it’s combination of … Read More...
All You Need is Love – Free Quilt Pattern
Don’t we all need a little love? This free quilt pattern from AGF Studios entitled “Heartsome” says it perfectly.
The finished quilt measure 60″ x 80″ and was originally designed to highlight the fabric line “Letters” from Art Gallery Fabrics. … Read More...
Valentine’s Heart Punch Needle Tutorial
Are you ready for an adorable small punch needle project for Valentine’s Day? Then you don’t need to look any further then this one from the Crafty Lumberjacks. It’s charming and easy to make.
When it comes to Valentine’s … Read More...