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.
Free monogram charts from the Stofnest designer
Ria (whom we learned to love through her Stofnest blog) has created a new blog, Little Gifts of Love. Right now, each post has another in a series of monogram embroideries. Go to the blog and scroll back to … Read More...
Free chart: Kathy’s Northern Nights
Needleprint is sharing the chart for this gorgeous winter sampler created by one of her readers. You’ll enjoy the background story. Go to the blog post for details and a link to the chart.
Free DIY Heart Felt Gift from Woman’s Day
Try a couple these Heart Felt Gift projects from Woman’s Day. They are quick with complete instructions. This year, give your friends and family the warm fuzzes, literally, with these cinch-to create felt keepsakes. Make them in multiples to … Read More...
Tutorial: Bento Box quilt
Khris from Freebies for Crafters spied this Bento Box tutorial at Nickels Pickles. I downloaded the free PDF and noticed it’s written in German. However, the photos are descriptive enough you can likely follow it even if you do … Read More...
Waterfall giveaway
Tess at Nova is giving away this beautiful pendant she created especially for her readers. Tess calls this piece “little waterfall” and I see why she loves this color! Take a look at Tess’s blog to see all three ways … Read More...
Free upcycled necklace tutorial
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Freebie: Snowflake Box
Here a pretty printable, a snowflake box. Perfect for gift giving or holiday treats! Download it here at Speckless.
-Heather
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.
Moon Rabbit embroidery pattern
Get this free download over at Bustle And Sew plus enjoy reading the legend of the Moon Rabbit.
Last-minute ornament patterns by Betz White
Betz White is offering a cavalcade of handmade-ornament patterns and tutes — some free and some for sale. Check them out.
Free beading kits
If you’re in the San Francisco Bay area (or if you will be next March), Marcia DeCoster tells you how to win 3 free beading kits at her blog MadDesigns. She also gives you more information about the second … Read More...
DIY FREE! SPRING FLING FELT PURSE PATTERN
As I look out my window and see the foot of snow that blew in from Lake Erie yesterday, my thoughts turn to spring. It is just early December, and we are getting major snowfall in Ohio. I came across … 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.
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.
Mixed-Up Snowman Snacks
Love this snowman all mixed up as a snack from Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. Marshmallow snowballs, pretzel arms, sprinkle noses… all mixed up in a clever little package with a free printable to boot. Click HERE for the how-tos.
Free pattern: Tatted ice skates
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted ice skates. She says,
… Read More...I thought I’d make these skates wearable instead of as ornaments, so I added a tiny pair of holly leaves to hide the
Free tute and a giveaway – feathered hair piece
Marla Plain and Small shares with you how to make her feathered hair piece that is anything but plain or small! It is quite pretty and looks easy to make with her step-by-step instructions. Marla is also having a giveaway, … Read More...
Holiday brooch
Terisa at Running with Scissors created this wire piece with crochet! Isn’t it clever and sparkly? It reminds me of frost on a moonlit night. Take a look at her tutorial to make one of your own.