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Dinosaur Baby Hat Pattern

January 31, 2011 by jd wolfe

Fess up! You thought I was going to show you how to crochet a big, burly guy, right? But, no. It’s the hat that we’ll call Spike.

I know it’s hard to get past the adorable toddler, but – really … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour – Wellness

January 31, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Wellness by sockergrynet. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Headlice Arrrrrrrrggggggggh!!!

January 30, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Now that the kids are back at school will you be like me and checking your childs hair for lice on a regular basis .

Fortunately the days of just shaving ones head and dipping it in kerosene are long … Read More...

This quilted bag has definite cool factor. Picture yourself wearing this to your local cyber cafe to meet all your artsy friends for a coffee latte. Called The Amanda Bag, you can download the pattern for $9.00 USD at … Read More...

Lookie what she made: Two tunic dresses from two dress shirts

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

km17 took two men’s dress shirts and turned them into two tunic dresses for herself. She mixed and matched the pieces so each dress is made up of two different patterns of fabric. And be sure to check out the … Read More...

Tutorial: Ribbon appliqued bow t-shirt

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to applique ribbon on to a t-shirt into a pretty bow design. Great idea! Get the tute.

[photo from Therapeutic Crafting]

Tutorial: Couture Cutie toddler dress with bustle back

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a tutorial for her Couture Cutie dress with a bustle back. It was her winning entry into the Sweet Dress challenge at Project Run & Play. The design of her dress … Read More...

Free Patterns, Felted Loops Pillow & Felted Little Loops Pillow

January 30, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Lion Brand Yarns has one of the largest selections of free knit and crochet patterns for us to download and they also tell you what yarns work the best with their patterns. I think both these pillow patterns are awesome … Read More...

Free Printables: Table Numbers

January 30, 2011 by Kimberly Jones

Visit the Wedding Chicks blog and print out these pretty heart and arrow table numbers for free! You can choose from 21 colors to customize them with your wedding palette. Be sure to check out the other free printables available … Read More...

DIY Valentine’s Beer Bottle Labels

January 30, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m smitten by these crafty beer bottle labels submitted by Kristen of Make the best of everything!. Maybe because I appreciate how tough it is to find gifts for men, especially Valentine’s Day gifts. Or maybe because I also have … Read More...

Free Sewing pattern: Fabric dress-up crowns

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment … Read More...

Sewing Pattern: Ruffled baby dress lined in soft knit fabric

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this beautiful baby dress with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. Though the ruffles are super fancy, it’s made to be comfortable on … Read More...

Lookie what she made: No-sew felt Littlest Pet Shop playmat

January 30, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows off the felt playmat she made for her daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop figures. It has a pond area, a farm area, a pond area, and roads connecting them. What more could … Read More...

Free patterns: Hand embroidery

January 30, 2011 by Denise Felton

Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.

Please note that these patterns … Read More...

Lace Like Polymer Clay

January 29, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

And to wrap up my week of lace we have this lovely bird by Baronika5 on Etsy. The effect of the filigree brass is lace like and a pretty compliment to the white dove.

Tutorial: Padded glasses case with flex frame opening

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to make a glasses case with a flex frame opening. The case is lined and padded for extra protection for your glasses. Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Crafty Ady]

Tutorial: Conversation hearts Valentine’s garland

January 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

It’s not Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts, and Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a super cute garland from felt versions of the popular candy. Get the tutorial.