Well if you ask me, nothing – this quilt top is lovely. But creator, Leah Day from The Free Motion Quilting Project, stayed up past midnight to get it sewn, and claims she made a mistake. Anyone who sews … Read More ...
Quilted leather purse with cat and heart
Kitty and quilt lovers, this purse is for you. Made from recycled leather it has beautiful stitching and adorable appliques. The cat has a discernible attitude – reminds me of mine. See more at Bonspiel Creation Etsy and start thinking … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pom-Pom fringed placemats
Bari J Ackerman was a recent guest over at Sew4Home and shared with Editor Liz Johnson how to make these round pom-pom fringed placemats. Sewn with fabrics from Country Lane by Windham Fabrics, they are adorable. Get the tute.… Read More ...
DIY: Jumbo stamp fabric coasters
Design Sponge shows how Jennifer takes a simple stamp image (enlarged) and prints it on fabric backed by felt to make a unique coaster times four. Get the know-how.
Looking for more coaster patterns? Check out these quilted … Read More ...
Tutorial: Double hourglass stocking
The crafster at Cluck. Cluck. Sew. used tiny double hourglass blocks as the base to make this cutie – a cuffed holiday stocking. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Pretty-up plain napkins
Dress up plain napkins with these sweet needlework designs. Original creations of Noelle of LuckyKitty you can get the free download over at Craftzine. These can easily be adapted for patchwork projects.… Read More ...
Moon Rabbit embroidery pattern
Get this free download over at Bustle And Sew plus enjoy reading the legend of the Moon Rabbit.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Quilt by Sewn star
Sarah Fielke of Sewn designed this gorgeous quilt to feature the fabric collection with the same name – from little things, big things grow… – by Lecien. Go to the free download.… Read More ...
Quilted Placemats for a swap
The craftster behind Handmade by Alissa just finished stitching up these quilted placemats for a swap. I’m digging the line stitching on these. She promises to post a pattern in time for Christmas giving. Woo Hoo!… Read More ...
Ta Dah! Crop Circles quilt
Amanda Jean from Crazy Mom Quilts finished this fabulous quilt Crop Circles. I love how she reveals the struggles inherent in completing any art project, particularly this one. Read more about it here.… Read More ...
Duct Tape Wallet
It’s a problem coming up with good craft ideas for guys, but Heather from Dollar Store Crafts made this Duct Tape Wallet that is sure to please any men on your holiday list. Scroll down to see it.… Read More ...
Holiday Project Parade with Henry Glass
In progress through Dec 7th is a Henry Glass Holiday Project Parade. Every day a designer will share a project and at the end of the event there will be a giveaway. Get further details and links to designers here… Read More ...
Free pattern: Birch Tree Log embroidery
Mollie of Wild Olive shares this birch tree log embroidery pattern free for your personal use. Think how cute this would look in a project using this Florafox fabric I bought awhile back. Go to Wild Olive; then click … Read More ...
Free-motion quilting tips
Wendy from Ivory Spring just published her 9th tip on free-motion quilting. Done on a domestic sewing machine, this latest exercise is called Tango with Me. Go to post to see why. Go here to see previous tips.… Read More ...
Holiday Kissing Ball
Inspired by Victorian holiday decor, Carolyn from Homework made this lovely Kissing Ball. The flowers are made from cotton quilt batting. Brilliant. Find out more here.… Read More ...
