Craft Book Competition
Just came across this craft book competition and thought I would share it. I would love to win this signed print from Mandy, it is so sweet. Mind you the craft books would be great as well. Click on...
View ArticleStitching Cow has a new website
I have some exciting news, Stitching Cow has a brand new website for you to enjoy. If you are a regular reader of this blog you will have noticed that my posts have been few and far between. Truth is...
View ArticleBritish and American Crochet Terms
I am not an expert when it comes to crochet which is why I was puzzled last week trying to master a simple Granny square crochet pattern! The pattern had an easy rating yet here I was struggling. My...
View ArticleLittle Wooden Bird
I saw a little bird go hop, hop, hopSo I said to the little bird, won't you stop, stop, stop.And was going to the window, to say how do you do,When he shook his little tail and away he flew.Author...
View ArticleNew timber sewing accessories at Stitching Cow
Just wanted to let you know that I have uploaded some new timber sewing accessories and more onto the Stitching Cow website, many are "one off items" so be quick. They would make ideal Christmas gifts...
View ArticleQuilting Rotary Cutter Tips for Success
Rotary cut quilting fabrics - graphic supplied by splityarnRotary cutters are probably the most dangerous part of quilting, so here are a few tips to help with your rotary fabric cutting. *Always cover...
View ArticleHow to Knit and Crochet Flowers
click here for more about this book on how to knit and crochet flowersEver wondered how to knit and crochet decorative flowers? Perhaps you have admired a brooch or seen a bag or purse embellished with...
View ArticleBunny Patterns
Need some last minute bunny patterns for Easter?check out these patterns and more at Stitching Cow. Download them today!click here for the little felt bunny patternclick here for the redwork bunny bag...
View ArticleNew Kindred Stitches Magazine e-patterns
Kindred Stitches Magazine e-patterns new to Stitching CowJust a quick blog post to let you know that four, fabulous new e-pattern/tutorial patterns as seen in Kindred Stitches Magazine have just been...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know Before Making Your First Quilt
Patchwork Quilt supplied by FlickrHere is some advice about what you need to know before making your first quilt.As a beginner, the task of making your first quilt can seem very daunting. But have no...
View ArticleJapanese style patterns at Stitching Cow
Just a quick post to let you know that I have just added four new Japanese style patterns to the Stitching Cow website. They are all available as e-pattern tutorials so they can be downloaded to your...
View ArticleHandcrafted Timber Sewing Items from Stitching Cow
Just wanted to let you know that I have uploaded lots of new handcrafted timber sewing items onto the Stitching Cow website.Each of these items is unique because they have been skilfully created by my...
View ArticleMug Rug Swap Invitation 2014
Something very special for you today?You are personally invited to join a Mug Rug swap that has been put together by myself and Michele at the Quilting Gallery. Our swap was so popular last year that...
View ArticleNew Kindred Stitches Christmas Patterns at Stitching Cow
Have you started your Christmas sewing yet?Each year I vow to get more organized, yet still I seem to find myself scrambling to get everything done, including making those special handmade gifts. If...
View ArticleButton Dolly
Many years ago I stumbled across a button dolly and was immediately taken in. Perhaps it was the excitement of having a worthy project for some of the many buttons in my button collection, or perhaps...
View ArticleNew Handcrafted Timber Sewing Accessories
My darling Dad has been busy again creating these amazing handcrafted timber sewing accessories for you. Most pieces are one off items. As you can see they are amazing. Each time I receive a collection...
View ArticleTeacup Pincushion PDF Pattern
Graphic by Two Pink PossumsDo you have a collection of mixed matched teacups, too pretty to throw away yet not very useful?I have the perfect solution for you.A teacup pincushion!Made from off cuts of...
View ArticlePretty Cloth Doll PDF pattern
Miss Lucy Lou Cloth Doll PDF patternDo you have a special little girl to share this pretty cloth doll pdf pattern with?Let me introduce you. Her name is Miss Lucy Lou, the name my very own special...
View ArticleLingerie Bag PDF pattern
Lingerie Bag PDF patternHere's a quick and easy Lingerie Bag project to make that won't break the budget, and the good news is that it is available as a PDF pattern for download.Just released on the...
View ArticleAngels Inspired Patterns
A quick blog post to let you know that four brand new patterns have just been added to the Stitching Cow website, all inspired by angels. Each design is available as a PDF pattern which means they can...
View ArticleNew felt and wool PDF patterns to enjoy
Brand new PDF patterns have just been uploaded to the Stitching Cow website for you.Discover these and lots more.CLICK HERE NOWEnjoy!Warmly Lenna
View ArticleBunny Patterns to Sew and Easter Craft Ideas
With Easter just around the corner, you may have bunnies on your mind. Or perhaps you are thinking about doing some Easter craft with the kids and need some inspiration. Either way, I have some ideas...
View ArticleQuilters' Easter Showcase Brighton Tasmania 2013
Things have been busy here at Stitching Cow in preparation for this year's Quilters' Easter Showcase, being held Saturday 23rd March at the Brighton Civic Centre 10am-3pm, Tasmania. People of all ages...
View ArticleQuilters' Easter Showcase, Brighton Tasmania
The Quilters' Easter Showcase was a wonderful day at Brighton, Tasmania last Saturday. Approximately 260 quilters gathered together for a day of sewing with friends. Wonderful quilts were shared and...
View ArticleNew book find Secret Garden
Click here for more information about this bookEvery now and again I come across a special book that I just fall in love with, Secret Garden by Johanna Basford is such a book. Truth is I cannot claim...
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