Crazy Quilting International is on a quest for more followers. If you choose to follow, you not only will receive all the benefits of CQ news, information, and ideas issuing from this great organization, but also you’ll have a chance … 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...
Free charts: Abécédaire automnal
French cross-stitcher Thiarlou has started a new free-chart series. This time she’s creating an autumn alphabet. Go to the first chart. And be sure to bookmark her Les grilles de Thiarlou blog so you can enjoy the whole series.
Tutorial: Long split stitch
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread tells how she got the perfect silk-thread effect on this leaf. She says, “I used a long split stitch on the leaves where the width of the leaf was too wide to use satin stitch. … Read More...
Free chart: Plastic Canvas teacher gift
Make this sweet plastic-canvas brooch for a teacher or apple-lover in your life. The pattern is free from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-and-short stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas gives us an “Indian version of long and short stitch.” See her video tute.
Inspiration: All the Beautiful Things
This embroidery by Loreta of All the Beautiful Things makes my heart go pitter-patter. See more on her blog post.
ZOMG! It’s free!
Here’s a great freebie from Urban Threads. UT’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...This fun doodly design is available in two sizes in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats, FREE through Sunday, Aug. 29. Just add the
Have you tried River Silks?
Reader Roberta Allen sent us this glowing recommendation for River Silks Ribbon:
… Read More...This is the best silk ribbon for embroidery and needlework I’ve found. Not only are the colors beautiful, but the ribbon is extremely durable. I can thread it
You have to enter to win
We’re giving away two copies of Jane Dunnewold’s Art Cloth at 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) on August 31. Go to the original blog post to enter.
Tutorial: Quick and easy knitting needle case
The DIY Maven shows how to make this quick and easy knitting needle case. She uses prequilted fabric to give it padding. Small narrow pockets hold the needles, while a flap covers their sharp points. It all rolls up for … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a full skirt into a sundress
Beccy from Wipster shows how she created this fabulous sundress. Would you believe she made it out of a full skirt? She used a dressform to pin out the excess fabric and reshape it to her figure. Get the how-to… Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkboard silhouette pillow
Farrant from Infarrantly Creative shows how to make these cute throw pillows with chalkboard silhouette appliques. The silhouette is of her son, and she uses dustfree chalk ink to write on the chalkboard cloth applique. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Article: Organizing Your Digital Files
Read this article by Michelle Coleman on the Memory Makers blog. In it she addresses various programs you can use to organise your digital scrapbooking files, as well as how to approach the process. Click here to go to article.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Patchwork zippered wristlet
Pink Penguin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pretty patchwork zippered wristlet. The pieced squares are just 2 1/4″. This is a great way to use up those tiny bits of leftover fabric that are … Read More...
How Helen designs her own fabric
Rachel from Fiber Focus talked a TAFA member Helen Klebesadel into dishing how she creates fabric from her own artwork (shown here) using Spoonflower. Helen takes you step-by-step through the process from creating an account, using Photoshop Elements to … Read More...
Tips and Tricks: Straw Ribbon Organizer
See how Sandy Ang used straws and a decorative box to organize her ribbons and keep them untangled. Click here to go to post.
Clippididoodah Giveaway
Clippididoodah just sent me some wonderful hair clips to review and my two year old thought they were great. But you don’t have to be a child to fall in love with these handmade clips just a child at heart.… Read More...
42 Pampering Beauty & Spa Gifts To Make
It’s never too early to start working on all those hand-crafted holiday gifts you have planned. If you need a bit of inspiration, check out TipNut’s list of 42 Pampering Beauty & Spa Gifts To Make.
Tutorial: Little girl leggings with contrast cuffs
Kataryna from Chibi Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of cute little girl leggings with contrast cuffs. The cuffs allow you to introduce a contrasting color at the bottom, but they’re also an … Read More...