Pop on over to Craft Choas to download this pretty Spring subway art freebie.
-Heather
Ten Inspirational Saying Freebies – Little Inspiration
Have a picture frame that needs filling? Or need a text print for a project? Check out the 10 Inspirational Sayings by Little Inspiration. Each typographical image features a saying or quote sure to add a little extra something … Read More...
Free bargello pattern: Not-quite diamonds
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint says,
… Read More...This free Bargello Needlepoint pattern uses rectangles as its basis. Squares are far more usual in Bargello, but I love the odd shape of these rectangles, which are crazily turned on their sides.
Make a flock of spring birds
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has guest posted a tutorial over on Sew, Mama, Sew! This sweetheart, Flora, is a soft-sculpture bird sewn from felt and cheerfully embroidered with more spring colors. Go to the tute to learn how … Read More...
Book Give Away
Today is the last day to enter for a chance to win Handmade Hostess.
Please visit the original give away announcement post here, to leave a comment, and enter to win. This book is spectacular.
Free pattern: Hen and chicks
I love the dimensional stitching on this sweet farm scene by Jules of Adventures in Thread. She says,
… Read More...I used Ghiordes Knot or Turkey work as I always call it, (I always imagine a huge turkey scratching around!) to create
Tutorial: Sew Stitchy Squares
I loved the top (I talked about it here), and I am absolutely gaga over the finished quilt. Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how she made it. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum
Freebie: Sewing journal printable
AngelaB keeps a journal of her sewing projects, making notes about what she made, what worked, what didn’t work, and more. She writes about her sewing journal in a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! and she also shares a … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Bunny hoop
Squeee! What looks like Easter candy but is absolutely calorie-free? A bunny made of French knots! This adorable seasonal hoop is the creation of Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane, and she’s sharing the pattern and instructions with us. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Machine Freebie
Sewing rooms and sewing corners were just meant to be decorated, weren’t they? This free chart from Happiness is Cross Stitching is perfect for that task. It presents the iconic image of the Singer in a small form perfect for … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Rainbow Birthday Party Invitation
My son’s birthday is coming up and all things birthday are catching my eye these days. I love these free printable rainbow invites from Mr. Printables. So clever! Click here to go to the download.
Seven tips for straight line quilting success
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is a fan of straight line quilting. She explains,
… Read More...It gives such a fresh & modern feel and can be used in so many different projects and patterns. Straight-line quilting also creates a great texture,
Make a bunny or a bird
Your spring decor probably needs a bunny. Or a bluebird. Or both! Elizabeth of Creative Breathing shares her patterns and instructions for these sweet embroidered felt sculptures. Go to her blog post to get the designs.
Freebie | Floral Digital Papers from Craft a Doodle Doo
Download this free set of Garden Mists papers and get 9 different red or floral patterns as well as two surprise elements. Click here to go to the download.
Tips for photographing your quilts
What’s wrong with this image? Lots. Let Andy Baird and Holly Knott of Holly Knott Designs explain the common mistakes creators make when shooting their finished quilts. Their tips can help you get professional results. They cover what camera to … Read More...
Free pattern: Swirly Twirly Dresden
I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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Free project: Let it Rain wall quilt
In this case, the fabric makes the quilt. Due out any day, this quilt highlights the fabric collection “Let it Rain” by Simon and Kabuki for Quilting Treasures. Visit their project page to download the free pattern. Available for … Read More...
Freebie | Digital and Printable Lucky Words and Phrases from Katie Pertiet
Here’s a great set of “lucky” words and phrases for your St. Patrick’s Day projects from Katie Pertiet. You can use the PNG files in digital and htbrid projects, and there is a PDF file for straight printables too. … Read More...
Free as a Bird
From Le blog de Lili.HR here’s a couple of birds that have flown the coop – or the birdcage in this case. I love the color selections for this project. They are so pretty. To get the free pattern, just … Read More...
Freebie | Printables for St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bags
Laura from Make Life Lovely is sharing these three printable designs for St. Patrick’s Day treat bags. She also shows you how to print them onto paper lunch sacs. Click here to go to the freebie and tutorial.