Sew Happy Me is hosting a Christmas Sew Along starting September 23, lasting 8 weeks. You’ll stitch seven blocks then join them into a bunting. Click HERE to see more.
New quilt patterns and giveaway at Harding Hill
Jessie at Harding Hill Designs is celebrating the release of four new 2-1/2″ strip patterns with a giveaway on their blog. Click HERE to see all four designs and to enter the giveaway.
Easy way to make felted balls tutorial
Meg of “MegaCrafty” has been seeing tons of projects for felted acorns again this year. Today she is showing us an easy way to make the felted balls you need for these projects. And it’s great to do with kids. … Read More...
Tutorials: Projects to take along, while you wait
Benita at Victoriana Quilts hosted a week of guest posts – all tutorials about handwork. All meant to inspire you to take along a project with you while you wait. Waiting on your kids to come out of school for … Read More...
Teaching opportunity for textile artists
If you live in or can visit Canada, you may be interested in this request for proposals from artists:
… Read More...The Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles (MCCT) invites you to submit projects for workshops aimed at the general public for our
Clean up your Sewing Room quilt contest
In honor of National Sewing Month Kaye Wood blog is hosting a contest that will help you burn up some stash. Terrye explains,
… Read More...Make any size quilt with 3×6” rectangles. Send us a photo of your finished tops with you
How to stitch texture
This art quilt by Deb H of Cold Feet Quilter is like a mini workshop in creating texture with needlework. Go to her post to see close-up photos of each amazing component.
Embroider with your sewing machine
Maddie Kertay posted a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! explaining the ins and outs of using your sewing machine’s built-in decorative stitches. And she winds up with a project that even a beginner can enjoy. Go to her post.
Win Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is celebrating exceeding 400 followers with a giveaway of Aimee Ray‘s Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection. Appropriate, the CD included with the book has 400+ designs you can resize and print. Go to Kathy’s blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion adult jeans into toddler skinny jeans
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she repurposed a pair of ill-fitting (adult-sized) jeans into a pair of toddler’s skinny jeans with designer flair. She cut the legs so she could maintain the original hem and side seams, which … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
Learn some stitches from these tutes:
(1) Whip stitch from The Trouble with Crafting
(2) Colonial knot (video) from We Love French Knots (scroll down to 9/8/11)
Video tutorial: Make a large leather (or vinyl) tassel
Head over to P.S. I Made This for a tutorial showing how to make a large leather (or vinyl) tassel, no sewing required She made hers to recreate the look of a designer bag. The process is easy enough to … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked braided scarf
Megan from Making Lemonade guest blogs at Live. Love. Craft. with a tutorial showing how to make a color blocked braided scarf. It’s made from knit fabric, which she got from two t-shirts. This is a great way to repurpose … Read More...
Tutorial: 4-panel A-line skirt
Adithi’s Amma Sews shows how to make a 4-panel A-line skirt. The construction of the skirt is easy, and the 4 angled panels create a flattering fit. I LOVE the way she matched the diagonal stripes on the one she … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pennant banner
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pennant banner (bunting) out of fabric. She will be using this as a decoration for a craft fair booth, but it would also be … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Angel Wall Hanging
Recent tatting tutorials
Check out several new gems from Tatted Treasures:
(1) Is Your Shuttle Poking You?
(2) Putting Picots in their Place
(3) Starting with Two Threads and Hiding Ends Under Picots
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
MY NEW CROCHET NOOK?
I’ve found it! My dream crochet corner! Too bad that it’s in someone else’s home on a different continent! I mean, really, how inconvenient is that? I think I could overcome the mileage and maybe convince the owner to let … Read More...
Mixed Fruit Pie Project
This mixed fruit pie reminds me of a colorful flan and it looks good enough to eat. You could make your own individual design with any fruit combo you want.
This particular candle project uses wax blueberries, strawberries, peaches and … Read More...