Stefi of “Just Chic” is sharing her lovely and affordable Felt Leaf Wreath Tutorial. I am impressed because she did not have to purchase a wreath or wreath form for her creation. She used cardboard for the form and … Read More...
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by Linda Lanese
Stefi of “Just Chic” is sharing her lovely and affordable Felt Leaf Wreath Tutorial. I am impressed because she did not have to purchase a wreath or wreath form for her creation. She used cardboard for the form and … Read More...
Check out DMC Thread’s Blog for a round-up of Thanksgiving-themed embroidery patterns from around the interwebz. Go to the blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please … Read More...
If you’re a crazy-quilter, you’ll definitely want to get in on Flaming Nora‘s mondo giveaway. As a costume designer, she has towering mounds of small scraps of exotic and unusual fabrics. And she has decided to de-hoardify her studio … Read More...
I found two potholder tutorials at Prudent Baby as part of their Sewing Machine Double Down contest; posted Dec 29, 2010 and Jan 05, 2011. Though out too late for Christmas presents last year, consider making some this … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and to help spread the word about the importance of early detection, Kim from Craftaphile shares a tutorial for making her Hope Scarf. The pink scarf from jersey knit fabric is quick, simple project … Read More...
This band from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler demonstrates perfectly the effectiveness and beauty of simple straight stitches. Get the details from her Pin Tangle blog post.
by Anne Weaver
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest celebrates the release of her new Apron Wrap Dress for little girls with a discount and a giveaway. Through October 21, 2011 you can get it for 30% off. (Coupon code: INTRO30). And if you visit … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Mad Cat Art Studio shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a fabric gift box shaped like take-out boxes. But instead of left overs from the night’s yummy meal out, you can use this box to … Read More...
Yarnplayer shares her pattern for these lovely tatted earrings. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
You’ve seen them in the stores and the catalogs, and now you can make your own with some help from Jen over at 100 Directions. Make this beautiful project from scratch this Halloween! Black grape vine pumpkin with lights tutorial… Read More...
I am loving Bombshell Week of Lucky Jackson‘s 365 Lucky Days project. If I had to choose a favorite, it would probably be this portrait of Marilyn Monroe. The applique of delicate yellow roses is beyond perfect. See more … Read More...
Jenny Hart is celebrating the tenth birthday of Sublime Stitching with a big fabric sale. Hurry to take advantage of it. Sale prices expire at midnight (Central USA time) on October 16. She’s also sharing this rockin embroidery pattern. For … Read More...
by Terrye
Seed stitch with a Celtic Heart Knot combine to make this cute little glasses case or iphone cosy. The pattern is FREE, but you have to sign up for Maddy’s newsletter to get it. HERE
Lisa at C&T Publishing blog reminded me to return to the PatternSpot.com. Click HERE to read How about some freebies?. She highlighted the free patterns in her post, but they sell a ton of them too. Either way … Read More...
Cynthia at Birch Fabrics gives us a sneak peek of their latest fabric line Circa 52. See a little girl in a dress made from some of the fabric, so cute. Then enter their giveaway to get a chance … Read More...
by SandraW
This intricate gourd art candle holder was created by the talented artist Bonnie Gibson. She specializes in unique southwestern gourd art.
Her tutorial explains how to create the candle holder in great detail. For full instructions, see Make a Gourd … Read More...
Joanna at Applique Today shares how she made these cute fabric pumpkins starting with a basic yo-yo pattern in three sizes. Go HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: Applique Today
Maria Charbonneaux at AllPeopleQuilt.com shares how to make a Christmas card using a photo of one of your quilts. Click HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: AllPeopleQuilt.com
Nova at a cuppa and a catch up shares some great news – she’s in the book Sew to Swap: Quilting Projects to Exchange Online and by Mail by Chrissie Grace.