Unseasonably warm weather has put Heidi of Speckless in the mood for some summery stitching. Et voila! Here’s her new free embroidery pattern, Summer Coats. Go to her blog post to download the PDF file.
Tutorial: Patchwork Wheel block
Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how she made this 12.5″ quilt block on her blog. I love the gray background with all that color. In the same post, she also shows this block in a mini quilt (four … Read More...
Tutorial: Free motion quilt Baptist Fans
After ripping out all the quilting on her Star Crossed Stitch quilt, shown here, Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy tried the curvaceous Baptist Fans design. And though she admits it’s not the easiest stitching she’s ever attempted on a … Read More...
Delicate Rings from Eye Pins
Take a look at this simple tutorial from Kristiina at Typical House Cat – aren’t these little rings darling?
Tutorial: Rainbow string cushion
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shows how to make this rainbow string block quilted cushion (pillow) on her blog. The bright colors with that pop of black make it sing. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum
Two Girls Cross Stitch Pattern
This photo reminds me of my sister and I when we were little ones. I am the older one who is being protective and bossy and she is the younger one who doesn’t want to hold my hand. See – … Read More...
Log Cabin Pincushion
Agi’s whipped up a pincushion that’s cross-stitch on the front and quilt on the back and she’s sharing the free chart with us. Be sure to visit her blog to check out all her photos to see how she finished … Read More...
Arr! Pirates Cross Stitch Chart
Arya Stark Sampler
Hancock’s House of Happy recently posted this freebie pattern based on the Game of Thrones series and it just happens to feature my favorite character Arya Stark. I haven’t watched the series yet, but I have read all the books … Read More...
Cockadoodledoo
This rooster chart is colorful and will really wake you up! Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Wonky Drunkard’s Path block
Kate S. of Needle and Spatula shares how to make a wonky Drunkard’s Path quilt block on her blog. Go HERE to get the tute.
Image credit: Needle and Spatula
Quilt Story’s Block Tutorials Link-Up
Quilt Story has created a happy place on their blog for quilters. They explain,
… Read More...We wanted to create a central place where you can come for quilt block tutorials! Whether you’ve created them in the past or recently, please link-up
Free patterns: Embroidered Easter baskets
Bronwyn of Red Brolly once shared two absolutely adorable stitchy Easter basket patterns that are perfect for any crafter looking for a unique and timeless design. These baskets truly have an heirloom-quality charm, making them the perfect project to create … Read More...
Tutorial: Fast and easy HSTs
Katie of Katie’s Quilting Corner knows many have issues making half square triangles. She explains,
… Read More...Half-square triangles can be difficult to do accurately and can also become a chore when you need lots of them for a project. My tutorial
Free charts for pendants
Amy of LucyKate Crafts has been cross-stitching on laser-cut discs. And she’s sharing her charts! Yea! Let’s all stitch up some awesome pendants! Get the fox pattern. And get the owl pattern.
Free pattern: Bargello mini
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing the pattern for this pretty bargello square, called Hildegard. She says,
… Read More...Hildegard is the first of my mini Bargello patterns. They are sized and stitched to fit into Sudberry’s charming Mini
Free pattern: Pretty princess
LiliPopo is sharing her pattern for this adorable little princess. If you’d like a copy, all you have to do is send her an email. See the details on her blog.
Freebies from Cindy Mae Designs
Check out designer Cindy Mae Designs freebie page for some free designs for some more fun designs like this patriotic creation. While you are there click around the site to see some of her designs that are for sale too! … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Kids’ Birthday Cards
The team at Eighteen25 is sharing a couple of printable images you can use for birthday cards for kids. They also show you how to jazz them up with inexpensive additions. Click here to go to the downloads.
Freebie | Printable Rainbow Nesting Boxes
These printable rainbow nesting boxes are designed to be a St. Patrick’s Day craft, but I think they would be cute for any day! They were designed by Kelly at Studio DIY. She includes the steps for making the boxes … Read More...