Free pattern: Wee house ornaments
Orange Flower has a free pattern (for personal use) for these dear little house ornaments (above). She actually posted the tute on August 8; but I just discovered it, thanks to a pointer from thelongthread, who posted her own … Read More...
Fabulous Vintage Patterns
So Vintage Patterns has absolutely exquisite sewing patterns. They are truly vintage, not reproductions. They stock over 4000 patterns from the 1900’s on up.
And, even have a huge assortment of Movie Star Patterns. These particular patterns from the 1930s … Read More...
Villianess Soaps
I’ve mentioned Villainess’s awesome products before, but I just can’t resist raving about them once more now that holiday shopping season is underway. What I am currently in love with right now are the Smooch! scrubs in Pyromania, Dulces … Read More...
Video tute: Using a rotary cutter
Chris of Online Quilting blog is sharing a video tutorial for newbies to rotary cutting. Chris shows the basic tools and techniques for accurate, efficient cutting in an easy-to-follow format. See the tutorial.
Many thanks to Mishka of Quilting … Read More...
Simply sweet SRE stockings
The pattern for these sweet linen Christmas stockings is free from Martha Stewart, and so is the simple poinsettia motif for silk-ribbon embroidery. Get the details.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Quilt giveaway on Simplify
Camille Roskelley of Simplify blog (and thimbleblossoms) is sponsoring an awesome giveaway. You could win the quilt pattern of your choice made up – by Camille! – in the fabrics of her choice. Rush over to Simplify and see … Read More...
Quilt giveaway on Simplify
Camille Roskelley of Simplify blog (and thimbleblossoms) is sponsoring an awesome giveaway. You could win the quilt pattern of your choice made up – by Camille! – in the fabrics of her choice. Rush over to Simplify and see … Read More...
Christmas is coming up roses
Ooooooooo! Betz White is sharing instructions for a felt-rose Christmas tree based on her popular pomander pattern. Get the details.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Back to Basics
Hi Everyone:
I’ve been sick and down w/the flu..While I was incapacitated, I started thinking of ways to get back to basics and creating using simple quick designs..
I’ve accumulate a lot of pics lately from 2005-to the present. For … Read More...
Book Review-Making Designer Mixed Media and Memory Jewelry by Tammy Powley
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592533140
- ISBN-13: 978-1592533145
This book makes it easy to see the myriad … Read More...
Stitch Magazine Debuts from Interweave!
Interweave Launches Stitch Magazine, a Fresh, Contemporary Sewing
Magazine for DIY Fashion and Home-Sewing Enthusiasts
This new mag looks pretty good. I’m in love with that cute skirt on the cover.
Check out the website: InterweaveStitch.com
Find out more … Read More...
DELICIOUS CROCHET
Do you know about Carolyn Christmas and Gourmet Crochet? I love the look of the site and Carolyn’s designs. I’ve been a fan of hers for a long time. I purchased Carolyn’s patterns before I knew she had a website.… Read More...
Thankfulness Vintage Scrapbooking
I cannot believe that November is closing in and coming to an end. For those in the United States, Thanksgiving is coming up and already, the thoughts of expanding waistlines and family stories around heavily laden tables are in the … Read More...
Thankfulness
I cannot believe that November is closing in and coming to an end. For those in the United States, Thanksgiving is coming up and already, the thoughts of expanding waistlines and family stories around heavily laden tables are in the … Read More...
Needle Felted Flowers
This is a very clear and concise video on how to make a needle felted flower with minimal supplies and little cost. You can use the basic instructions and create many types of flowers, like a red Christmas flower. After … Read More...
Spoonflower design contest
Look what’s cookin over on Spoonflower:
… Read More...Each week (starting on Nov. 24, 2008) we will offer a single design by a member of the Spoonflower community for sale as a limited edition, special fabric. Designs must be submitted for
Fabric giveaway on Bee Square
Two lucky readers of Bee Square blog will win a set of fat quarters of Waves from the AI Collection for Seven Islands. Get the rules. Be sure to enter before November 24.
Needlepoint a painting
Everybody may know about this but me. But I’ve just discovered a rockin online source for needlepoint canvases: The Art Needlepoint Co. All of their images are reproductions of stellar fine art, such as the Georgia O’Keefe favorite shown here. … Read More...
Advice on framing needlework
Embroidery-methods.com is sharing some great tips for mounting and framing needlework. See the post.

