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Cross Stitch Used as Illustrative Medium In an Animated Movie Short

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Cross Stitch Used as Illustrative Medium In an Animated Movie Short

All of the set pieces and characters were cross stitched by hand, then scanned into a computer and animated. It’s an amazing little creation and I love that you can see all the stitches in each piece. Definitely an interesting way to combine talents and use cross stitch as an illustrative medium. Maggie and Mildred from Holly Klein on Vimeo. Happy Stitching! P.S. I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything. We had a rotten stomach bug and it just threw a wrench into our usual routine. Getting caught up now and should have some progress pics and new projects to post this week! (Need to get all those pictures off my... [Read more]

New Cross Stitch and Needlework Forum

As some of you may have noticed we were having troubles with our phpBB forum. This weekend I took it down and registered a Ning Community to replace it. I hope you’ll join us at http://stitchingthenightaway.ning.com/ … and also on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/StitchingtheNightAway I know this is a big change, our message board had been up since 2001, but it was time for a fresh new start!  Read More →

Celtic Lads by Courtney Collection

Celtic Lads by Courtney Collection

Celtic Lads is a fairly new release from Courtney Collection and I’ve been keeping my eye on it for awhile. The problem I’m having is that no one seems to have an enlarged photo of the piece. It’s a really long, as in tall piece and it’s hard to see the images and details in a tiny little web picture. So, I’m calling out to everyone out there, if you have or have found a great picture of this piece please point me to it! I will be super grateful! It’s a $20 chart, so I don’t want to go buying it all willy-nilly and then it not being how I envisioned it. I know you guys understand! >> Celtic Lads is available... [Read more]

Quilting + Embroidery = Beautiful Quilts

Quilting + Embroidery = Beautiful Quilts

Some quilters make their quilts unique by doing embroidery on them. They may use embroidery techniques to personalize the quilt with the recipient or quilter’s name, add a special message, or create a beautiful design. It can be a time-consuming process if you do it by hand, but the finished product makes it all worthwhile. If you do the sewing, the embroidery, or both by machine, it won’t take too long. Amazon.com Widgets The first step in embroidering a quilt is to determine where you want the embroidery to show up. If you only want it to show up on one side of the finished product, you’ll need to do the embroidery before... [Read more]

A Year of Rag Quilts Pattern and Idea Book

A Year of Rag Quilts Pattern and Idea Book

What if you could create rag quilts for a year? With this great project book, you can do just that. A Year of Rag Quilts is simple book with easy-to-do projects. Featuring an authentic homespun look, these 12 quaint wall quilts boast seasonal patterns and wonderfully textured edges. Best of all, they’re surprisingly easy to make, thanks to a effortless, unique technique and great step-by-step instructions. Making quilts is a favorite pastime for many crafters and hobbyist, and if you are in this category then you will love A Year of Rag Quilts. The patterns are not only authentic but they are appealing to the eye. They will also make a... [Read more]

Paula Vaughan’s Quilts From the Garden 12 Pattern Leaflet

Sticking with our quilting theme for the month, we couldn’t leave out the lovely Paula Vaughan! She has some gorgeous cross stitch patterns that highlight amazing quilts. Love her use of color and classic looks. This leaflet, Quilts from the Garden, includes 12 patterns to stitch. >> Click here to get Quilts from the Garden today! Happy Stitching! $.59 SPECIAL ~ Paula Vaughan ~ Yesterday's Dream ~ XSUS $0.59 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 8:31:32 PDTBid now | Add to watch list $.59 SPECIAL ~ Paula Vaughan ~ Needlewoman/The QuilterUS $0.59 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 8:34:55 PDTBid now | Add to watch list THE... [Read more]

How To Make A Gorgeous Rag Style Throw Quilt

How To Make A Gorgeous Rag Style Throw Quilt

When it comes to quilting, one of the easiest quilts to make is a Rag-Style Cotton Quilt. Unlike traditional quilting, these type of quilts are quilted as you make them and they have exposed outer seams which you snip after you are done sewing them to make it fringe. After laundering, it rags which leads to your quilts country charm. Amazon.com Widgets For this particular quilt, I chose to work in traditional Amish colored scheme with solid black fabric along with solid colored fabric. All of the fabrics used are cotton as they rag and fray the best. You don’t want to use polyester or nylon-blend type of fabrics in these type of quilts. Supplies... [Read more]

Quilting 101: A Beginners Guide to Quilting

Quilting 101: A Beginners Guide to Quilting

Quilting 101: A Beginners Guide to Quilting is published by the editors of Creative Publishing International. It is a very detailed resource for the beginner quilter. The book starts with information on quilting basics, which includes a section on sewing. This section covers topics from sewing machines, machine accessories, getting ready to sew, quilt seams, fabric information, rotary cutting, how bobbins work, selecting the batting, basic quilting techniques and other relevant information. The book also benefits from 16 projects, which are presented in different degrees of difficulty. Projects include making hot pads, appliquéd zippered bags,... [Read more]

What Exactly Is a Patchwork Quilt?

What Exactly Is a Patchwork Quilt?

As a technique, quilting is believed to go back as far as the Crusades. It may also have been practiced in ancient Egypt. Today, quilting is a favorite pastime of many crafters. It is sometimes done on clothing, but more often the technique is used to make warm and beautiful quilts. Amazon.com Widgets The patchwork quilt is one of the most popular types. Originally conceived as a way to utilize left-over fabric, creating patchwork quilts was a favorite pastime of women in early America. The quilts they created held great sentimental value. They were often given as wedding gifts, and owners often mentioned them in their wills. The Amish were... [Read more]

Giveaway: Precut Fall Themed Quilt Fabric Blocks

Giveaway: Precut Fall Themed Quilt Fabric Blocks

This giveaway is closed. The winner is Christine Keffer. Amazon.com Widgets I promised you a quilting related giveaway this month, so here we go! Going to make this short, simple, and fast! What the winner will receive: 24 squares each of 10 different fabrics precut into 4 inch by 4 inch blocks for a total of 240 four inch squares. That should be a nice little addition to any quilter’s stash! How to Enter This Contest Comment on this blog post about what you might make with this fabric stash. Make sure you use a valid email address so I can reach you if you’re chosen as the winner. Email addresses are not shared or sold, ever. Bonus... [Read more]

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