Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy released two new (and very girly) pattern sets this week: Accessories and Tea for Two (shown here). Find out more.

Janet Stauffacher of Nostalic NeedleART blog is celebrating her birthday by sharing this awesome CQ foundation block. She says, “Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as … Read More...

Fiber-arts innovator Sara Lechner has a new book coming out in October. Faces, Sara says in her blog, “is a gallery book with 144 pages of pictures of my work…You can already preorder it at the publishing company (MARO Verlag) … Read More...

One description of Zee Longenecker is that she’s a stay-at-home-mom of young children who lives in northern Arizona. Another is that she’s originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the creative force known as Pixie Blossoms; and an award-winning photographer.… Read More...

Amy of Angry Chicken blog came up with an original design for cheater cloth–a quilting-ready pattern that mimics patchwork. And she used Spoonflower to produce her fabric.

“I decided to design a cheater cloth,” Amy says on her blog, “partly … Read More...

Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers blog is sharing a nifty idea for a pin cushion. Her version is a little cube of nine-patch blocks with a strap. She can get it out of the way by hanging it on her … Read More...

Michelle Engel Bencsko‘s new quilt-fabric line, Dogwood, is viewable now on the Henry Glass & Co. web site. And so is the pattern for this excellent quilt made from her lovely Dogwood fabrics. Get the pattern. And … Read More...

Pat Winter of Pat Winter Gatherings is proposing a swap of fabric puzzle pieces. Pat says swappers can do as they wish with the swaps they receive, but she’s planning to stitch together the pieces she receives and frame her … Read More...

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has found the perfect finishing touch for her needlepoint twinchies: WhimZi frames from Just Nan. See the product review on Janet’s blog.

Marilee Rockley‘s new book, Boutique Tatting, is available now from her blog (Yarnplayer Arts) and her Etsy shop (Yarnplayer.Etsy.com). Marilee says the book, which is intended “for people who already know the basics of shuttle … Read More...

In connection with the Stitchers’ Angel project, Lynette Anderson has posted a tutorial for a handy little scissors case. See the tute. And thanks to Helen Stubbings of Hugs from Helen blog for the link.

Tamie Snow, one of the Pimp Stitch embroidery divas, is sharing a tutorial for embroidering on knitted or crocheted garments. Yes! See the tutorial.

cwkntitnut has posted an Instructables tutorial for blocking lace with welding rods instead of pins. Check it out.

Lyn Brown of The LynBrown.com Quilt Blog is posting a quilt-along tutorial for this awesome jelly-roll quilt. See the supply list. And see the first lesson. Additional lessons will be posted weekly. Wooohoooo! Lyn rocks!

Nicki of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams found a piece of a quilt at a yard sale and upcycled it into these swank Christmas ornaments. Embellished with beads, threads, ribbon, and bits of her hand-dyed lace, they have become keepsake treasures. … Read More...

Sew, Mama, Sew‘s sewing-for-the-home series is rockin my socks off. In the September 12 post, Rachel of Design Fix walks us through the steps of embellishing simple curtain panels with reverse applique. Sooooo pretty! Get all the details.

Sew, Mama, Sew‘s month-long series of sewing for the home continues with this tutorial for spiffing up kitchen towels with a bit of patchwork. So smart! See the tutorial.

In honor and memory of September 11 heroes, Gayle of Sentimental Stitches is sharing this mini quilt pattern for an American Sunbonnet Sue. Thank you, Gayle, for a tender reminder.

J Casa of JCasa::handmade blog is recruiting for a sweet fabric swap and challenge. Contribute one 12″ x 12″ square of fabric; receive 10 scraps; compose your scraps into a finished work. This spree will kick-start any fiber artist’s imagination. … Read More...

This week’s free vintage embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe blog are these charming cross-stitch bluebirds by Laura Wheeler Designs. Download the patterns. And while you’re over at doe-c-doe, stop and admire what she’s doing with the covers of vintage sewing … Read More...