“Support the AAQI by making a bid on an auction quilt. The September 2008 “Slow & Silent” Auction runs from September 1st until 10pm (EST) September 10th. Please bid generously, all profits are used to fund … Read More...
I Heart Laguna!
My first impression of this bag was how attractive it is. It’s extremely well made and sturdy. (I even road tested it on the back of my motorcycle). This bag has been my constant companion for weeks now living in … Read More... Naughty Secretary Club Book Giveaway Winner!
Thanks to the 51 amazing comments in this great book giveaway contest! I could only pick one winner, however, and used random.org to help me out. Here’s what I came up with:
Yay, Charlotte! You’ve won the book … I’ve … Read More...
Free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill
This month’s free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill (Badbird’s blog) is this sweet-faced caterpillar. Download the pattern.
Tutorial: Scrappy log cabin quilt
I was browsing around the web this morning, pretending to be working but really just enjoying a cup of coffee, when I was arrested by these quilt images. Don’t get me wrong: I love traditional light-and-dark log cabin quilts. But … Read More...
San Francisco’s Stitch Lounge is closing
I am heading to SF this week and was really excited about checking out Stitch Lounge. This spot was a breakthrough concept back when it opened 4 years ago- it was the first Sewing Lounge in the country (this … Read More...
BABY SWEATERS
I wanted to share with you the two sweaters I made for my neighbor’s granddaughters. Frank, my neighbor, is a very kind man – and just crazy about his grandkids! He has two, Olivia, age 2, and Sienna, age 3 … Read More...
Interview- Allison Whitlock of Uncommon Threads
Austrailian Designer and TV Host Allison Whitlock is truly a Domestic Diva. I have been lucky enough to appear as a guest on the show Uncommon Threads and was SO excited to talk to Allison about ALL (and there are … Read More...
Quilting Adventures is all new!
Lovers of the Quilting Adventures blog will be thrilled to find that the blog is back, bigger and better and livelier than ever. The brick-and-mortar namesake store is in Richmond, VA, USA. You can find lots of information on line… Read More...
Where to find the Bento Box quilt pattern
The Bento Box quilt pattern is hot! It’s popping up all over quilting blogs and flickr groups. Everybody wants to try this easy but stunning graphical pattern by Tracey Brookshier, quilt artist, pattern designer, teacher, lecturer, and quilt judge. … Read More...
Itsy bitsy needlepoint stockings
Janet Granger Designs of the UK has a new line of Christmas-stocking kits for miniature needlepoint. I dare you to resist them! Each kit comes with “a piece of silk gauze, Rayon silk thread, a colour block chart, detailed instructions … Read More...
Free chart: Harvest bunny
This week’s free cross-stitch chart at The Chart Shop of Cross-stitching.com is this adorable bunny (by Jenny Barton), munching on harvest corn. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Pieced and quilted hot pads
Sew, Mama, Sew! blog is featuring a tutorial by Bean of Coyote Craft for these quilted patchwork hot pads. Get all the details.
Dryer Sheets On Your Handmade Card Anyone?
Hi Everybody:
My dd was doing the laundry while I was sick, She must have used half of the box of the dryer sheets.
She said she luved the smell of them on the clothes.
Anywhoo I’m left w/a … Read More...
A Tiny Sweater Challenge
I ran across these darling tiny sweaters that are being used for gift embellishments. They are just knitted and not felted. I am going to try some and I would like you to knit or crochet one or two and … Read More...
Free patterns: Needlepoint bookmarks
Tracy Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, has posted a couple of terrific patterns for needlepoint bookmarks. (Would these patterns work with floss and perforated paper? I’m going to try them and find out.) Choose the watermelon (shown … Read More...
Free patterns: Needlepoint bookmarks
Tracy Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, has posted a couple of terrific patterns for needlepoint bookmarks. (Would these patterns work with floss and perforated paper? I’m going to try them and find out.) Choose the watermelon (shown … Read More...
Free patterns: Needlepoint bookmarks
Tracy Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, has posted a couple of terrific patterns for needlepoint bookmarks. (Would these patterns work with floss and perforated paper? I’m going to try them and find out.) Choose the watermelon (shown … Read More...
Free patterns: Needlepoint bookmarks
Tracy Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, has posted a couple of terrific patterns for needlepoint bookmarks. (Would these patterns work with floss and perforated paper? I’m going to try them and find out.) Choose the watermelon (shown … Read More...
Posie is in a holiday mood
Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cozy fame is putting together a few Christmas ornament kits for her fans. Considering the popularity of the felt-applique revival on Etsy and other venues, Posie’s kits are bound to sell out in a flash. … Read More...