The latest design from the Stitchers’ Angel project is this awesome needle keeper by Tracy of Plumcute Designs. See the tutorial.
Princess hat
You know those sparkly things that royalty wear on their heads? When my girls were little, they called them “princess hats.” If your princess needs a hat, apply your applique, embroidery, and sewing skills to make her an outstanding (and … Read More...
Tutorial: Machine embroidery on ribbon
Use your embroidery machine to make custom ribbon for your projects! See the tutorial by Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery on SWAKembroidery.com.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More...
Free chart: Christmas bear
This week’s freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this precious Christmas bear by Lesley Teare. Download the chart.
It’s time for L
The third block of Janet Perry‘s Come Stitch with Me – Celebrate sampler is available now. Needlepoint stem stitch forms a rich background for the L from Tink’s Gallery 24 alphabet. This project just gets prettier and prettier. There’s … Read More...
Christmas cuteness from Missy Ballance
Pimp Stitch diva Missy Ballance just released a couple of new embroidery patterns that are going to get you in the mood for Christmas stitching! See the designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Tutorial: Pinwheel quilt
This tute isn’t new, but it is stellar. Randi of I Have to Say blog gives thorough, down-to-earth instructions for this rockin pinwheel quilt. See the tutorial.
Many thanks to Colleen at CraftPad for this great link.
Peek: Amy Butler’s Daisy Chain line
Amy Butler‘s new fabric line, Daisy Chain, from Westminster Fabrics is due out next month. You can get a sneak peek at the designs on Wish Upon a Quilt’s online catalog. Can’t wait to get my needle on these!… Read More...
Free Florence Caulfield designs
The Victoria and Albert Museum is making available embroidery patterns from “a book containing South African flower designs by Florence Caulfield that are fresh and bold and could be adapted for stitching today.” Download or print the patterns from the … Read More...
Brisbane Craft and Quilt Fair
Five days – five days – of crafty goodness are available at this year’s Craft and Quilt Fair at Brisbane.
The promotional web site says, “Come along to the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair and be inspired to try … Read More...
Free candlewicking ornament pattern
There just aren’t enough new candlewicking patterns around these days. So I was excited to see that Connie G. Thomas, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is offering a sweet new Christmas ornament design (for personal use). Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Multi-strand finger-loop braiding
SFHandyman has posted a tute on Instructables that will teach you to make complicated-looking braids in five minutes! See the tutorial.
Etsy find: LoveLaurie
These charming ladies are pin cushions. That’s what I said. Their creator says, “Each Sewl Mate stands 14 inches tall, so you will always be able to spot her over all of the stuff on your craft or sewing table… Read More...
Etsy find: Billy Sue Textiles
The handwoven scarves of Billy Sue Textiles are luxurious to the eye and, surely, to the touch.
Etsy find: TotusMel
The tatted works of TotusMel will thrill Gothies, lovers of Victoriana, and…well, just about everybody!
Etsy find: For the Love of Smocking
See For the Love of Smocking for hand-smocked children’s garments that are almost too pretty to wear.
Etsy find: BadBabyQuilts
You’re going to want a whole collection of sugar-skull mini-quilts from BadBabyQuilts.
Etsy find: skippingstones
skippingstones‘ embroidered and beaded felt brooches and pendants will make you sing.
Free pattern: Christmas tree skirt
Pokey Bolton, editor of Quilting Arts magazine and Quilting Arts Gifts, is sharing a free pattern and tutorial for a Stamped, Stenciled & Screened Wholecloth Christmas Tree Skirt. Delicious, and so generous. Thank you, Pokey! And thanks … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage sunbonnet gal
tipnut is sharing this sweet vintage embroidery pattern. See the instructions and get the download.