I enjoy looking at each one of SharonB‘s crazy-quilt seam treatments; but once in a while, a stitch combo will stop me in my tracks. Like this one. Sharon says it “has a foundation of Cretan stitch which has … Read More...
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Patchwork Covered Chairs
I came across these totally cool chairs on Green Eye Monster today. An old salvaged quilt with a crazy design was repurposed into chair covers making this set of dining room chairs rad and hip! Check out these patchwork covered … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
Giveaway: CQ delights
Don’t miss the great giveaway on Gerry Krueger‘s Older Rose blog. Prize 1 is one of Gerry’s elegant high-rise pincushions. (I don’t think I could stand to stick pins in it. It could stand around in my studio for … Read More...
Ati goes naked
Ati of Ati’s Little World has discovered that some folks don’t enjoy the process of creating a crazy-quilt block. They just want to get on with the embroidery and embellishment. With those stitchers in mind, Ati is now offering handmade … Read More...
Free CQ stitching guides
Kathy of Shawkl is sharing a sheet of free templates for crazy-quilt seam treatments. Just print them on a transparency, cut them out in strips, and punch out the little dots. You’ll have stitching guides you can use over and … Read More...
Stitch Susan’s tea tables
Holy mackeroly! Remember when Susan Elliott was invited by DMC to create a crazy-quilt piece for The National Needlearts Association? And she produced her amazing The Right Alice CQ block? A post on DMCThread’s Blog not only features that … Read More...
15 Minutes a Day Summer Sew-Along
Victoria from Say Cheese! Bumble Beans Portraits is hosting a sew-along where if you will commit to sewing just 15 minutes a day, you can end up with a Scrap Happy quilt by the end of … Read More...
Giveaway: CQ goodies
Cathy of Crazy by Design is giving away two prize packages that will make crazy-quilters drool. And there are five ways to enter! Go to her blog post to join in before July 9.
Giveaway: Summery CQ supplies
Dash over to Pat Winter‘s blog, Gatherings, and check out her fabulous giveaway honoring the first day of summer. The prize includes silk ribbons, beads, laces, and other delicious crazy-quilting tidbits, all delivered in a pocket made from … Read More...
Inspiration: paddestoelengek
Cobi of paddestoelengek created this “page” for a crazy-quilt exchange. She points out,
… Read More...I used a Dover stencil as my pattern. Embroidered chicks and backside of nest on hand dyed cotton. Made the front of the nest stumpwork style using
Tutorial: Coloring lace
Shawkl of crazy-quilting fame lets us in on her technique for hand-coloring lace. See her thorough tutorial.
CQ and more: rhinestonegypsy
If you don’t fear drama, then you’ll revel in rhinestonegypsy‘s crazy-quilted bags and other eco-friendly accessories. I’m a bit too shy to wear them, but I’d love to have some of these works lying around where I could touch … Read More...
Waiting for Alice
That Susan Elliott! Even when she starts out with “simple seam treatments,” look what happens!
Susan was invited by DMC to create a crazy-quilt piece for The National Needlearts Association show in June. Big stuff!! Susan’s piece … Read More...
Use waste canvas to stitch a grid
I love the grid of stitches on this crazy-quilt block by Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches. And I’m crazy about her two methods for using waste canvas to create a grid easily and accurately. Go see what Allie’s … Read More...
Nicki Lee: New CQ shop and a giveaway
If you love Nicki Lee‘s hand-dyed laces as much as I do (and you know you do!), this news is going to rock you: Nicki has opened an Etsy shop where you can buy her laces and other lovely … Read More...
Enjoy the latest issue of CQMagOnline
The January 2010 issue of CQMagOnline is now live. Many great projects are included, such as a Spring Pansies Covered Tin by Victoria Adams Brown, an Easy Postcard Needlecase by Dakotah Davis, and Hanging Valentines by Maureen Greeson. There’s a … Read More...
Recycled Book Review: Refashioned Bags
Refashioned Bags: Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags
By
Faith Blakeney and Justina Blakeney
We all carry bags so why shouldn’t they be as unique and creative as we are. The way to make them that way is to make them … Read More...
Display idea for CQ blocks
Gerry Krueger of olderrose blog has a great idea for displaying single crazy-quilt blocks. Get the details from her blog post.
Tutorial: Child’s wool scarflette
Several years ago, my dear friend Scarlett gave my daughter a little fleece scarflette. Not only did it keep her neck warm, but the smaller size and hook & loop tape closure made it easy for her to put on … Read More...