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Everything you always wanted to know about stump work

August 15, 2008 by Denise Felton

Photo (and embroidery!) by Paula HewittThis beautiful example of stump work (dimensional embroidery) was created by Paula Hewitt of The Beauty of Life blog. Would you like to know more about how to produce 3D embroidery? Paula has done our community a service by posting … Read More...

Free Sam and Sue patterns

August 12, 2008 by Denise Felton

Free Sam and Sue patterns from SuestreehouseSue of Suestreehouse blog is sharing this pattern for piecing Sunbonnet Sam and Sue quilt blocks. Thank you so much, Sue! Download the pattern.

Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th … Read More...

The most beautiful ring-bearer pillow EVER

August 11, 2008 by Denise Felton

Ring-bearer pillow by Eva of apple & eveEva is known around Etsy for her sumptuously embroidered, whimsical softies. But Eva’s August 9 blog post reveals a new application for her beautiful little creatures. She created a custom ring-bearer pillow that is sure to surprise and delight all … Read More...

Make “two” and win

August 9, 2008 by Denise Felton

Indie Fixx Craft Off logoIndie Fixx blog is celebrating its second anniversary with a great contest – The Indie Fixx Craft Off. Craft something in any medium. Incorporate the number 2. Submit your entry between August 6 and September 6, 2008. And stand by … Read More...

Free cross-stitch chart: Mini lighthouse

August 9, 2008 by Denise Felton

Mini lighthouse chart designed by Christine Ann Martin for The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.comThis week’s free cross-stitch chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this mini lighthouse designed by Christine Ann Martin. Editor Anna Davenport says, “Stitch this miniature lighthouse and mount it into a bookmark – perfect for a long … Read More...

Etsy find: lucykatecrafts

August 8, 2008 by Denise Felton

Softies (and photos) by Amy of lucykatecraftsAmy of lucykatecrafts designs and produces little embroidered soft sculptures that make me smile and give me tears. Sweet yet quirky. Perfectly executed. Touchable, lovable art. Amy notes on her blog that songbirds, such as the one shown here, will … Read More...

Free cross-stitch bookmark pattern and FreePatterns.com

August 8, 2008 by Denise Felton

Free bookmark pattern from FreePatterns.comThis sweet pattern is just one of hundreds available free from FreePatterns.com. You can also find patterns for plastic canvas, quilting, and a variety of other crafts. What do you have to do to take advantage of the free … Read More...

Fabric giveaway from Melanie

August 7, 2008 by Denise Felton

Fabrics from the shop of Melanie Gray AugustinMelanie Gray Augustin of Kimono Reincarnate blog is working on a Fabric Lover’s Guide to Tokyo. I can’t wait to see it! In the meantime, she’s asking for readers’ advice about what they’d like to see in the guide. If … Read More...

Pimp Stitch goes spooky

August 6, 2008 by Denise Felton

Halloween Week at Pimp StitchOh, no! I fell behind in checking my blog reader, and I missed pattern release day at Pimp Stitch! Ack! Thank goodness there’s still plenty of time to get these patterns and stitch them up before Halloween. Tamie Snow… Read More...

Etsy find: Ronda Kivett

August 6, 2008 by Denise Felton

Dimensional needle arts by Ronda KivettI first discovered Ronda Kivett several years ago, when I accidentally stumbled across a site that displayed her beaded art dolls. I was awed. And yet she made the artform seem so accessible that I went right home and started … Read More...

Free chart: wedding bells

August 6, 2008 by Denise Felton

Free wedding bells chart from The Chart ShopThe Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com has a new free pattern every week. Doesn’t that make you feel like blowing kisses to them? This week’s offering is wedding bells – a charming addition to a wedding sampler, a ring-bearer pillow, or … Read More...

Tutorial: How to line a Christmas stocking

August 6, 2008 by Denise Felton

Tutorial by Anita PendleyAnita Pendley of AnitasArts blog has posted a tutorial for lining a kit-made Christmas stocking for greater strength and cleanliness. Anita notes that the lining technique would work as well for needlepoint or cross-stitch stockings as it does for felt … Read More...

Quilt your old sheets

August 5, 2008 by Denise Felton

New quilt from old sheets by Amanda Jean

It’s probably not fair to use the term “old sheets” for the source fabric of this lovely quilt. Judging from the patterns used, the sheets were vintage finds. Still, the concept would work for any lightweight sheeting-type fabric. See what … Read More...

giveaway giveaway giveaway

August 5, 2008 by Denise Felton

Sexy Librarians designs from Sublime StitchingIt appears that WordPress had a case of the hiccups yesterday, and many of the posts on the category blogs didn’t roll over to the CraftGossip home page. I’m posting this again so you home-page readers won’t miss it.

Go … Read More...

Free Christmas quilt pattern from ME

August 4, 2008 by Denise Felton

Mary Englebreit is sharing a free Christmas quilt pattern that takes advantage of her seasonal Moda fabric line. Download the Isn’t Christmas Jolly pattern from the Fabtalk site.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

Get your free Sublime Stitching patterns here

August 4, 2008 by Denise Felton

Sexy Librarians designs from Sublime StitchingIt’s my first blog giveaway! Yea!

I am so pleased to have on hand three sets of Sublime Stitching‘s newest hand-embroidery design sets. (Thank you, thank you, SS!!!) And I’m sharing. To get in the running, post a comment … Read More...

Sunbonnet Sues galore

August 3, 2008 by Denise Felton

If you have a soft spot for Sunbonnet Sue, you’ll love the July 29 blog post from tipnut.com. It includes links to Sunbonnet Sue paper dolls, free quilt-block patterns, and other goodies.

Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern … Read More...

Anatomically appropriate embroidery

August 1, 2008 by Denise Felton

Thong embroidered with Sublime Stitching design by RachelKristinWhat can you do with Sublime Stitching‘s Vital Organs pattern collection? RachelKristin embellished a thong in the “I am woman, hear me roar” tradition! Too funny! Check the Sublime Stitching Craftster forum for additional interesting applications of these biological … Read More...

Free quilt patterns from Robert Kaufman

August 1, 2008 by Denise Felton

Simpatico Kaleidoscope quilt by Robert KaufmanGet these beautiful quilt patterns free from the Robert Kaufman Fabrics site: Oriental Traditions, Simpatico Kaleidoscope, Geoscapes, Zen Garden, and Color Theory. In fact, while you’re over there, check out all of the free patterns… Read More...

Free cross-stitch patterns every day

August 1, 2008 by Denise Felton

Free cross-stitch chart from Connie ThomasConnie Thomas, editor of About.com‘s cross-stitch blog, is showering her readers with goodies in the month of August. She’ll introduce a new free pattern or collection every day this month. Go to Connie’s Cross-Stitch Blog each day to … Read More...

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