MORE FLOWERS – Craft Gossip

Seems as if people are always asking for free patterns for crochet flowers. There are so many ways to use these lovelies. Applique them to purses or jackets, join to create a textured shawl of capelet, add to a headband or bookbag. The possibilities are limited only to your creativity and ideas of practicality.

Here are some newer links to pretty flowers I’ve found. These would be pretty layered on a purse with bead or button centers:

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http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/08/crochet-pattern-5-petal-flower.html

Use up all your fun fur or other novelty yarns to create some pretty flowers like this:

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/crochet/daisy.shtml

I’m particularly fond of freeforming my own flowers – somewhat like this piece:

http://www.freeformcrochet.com/designs.html

With a little experimentation and very little effort, you can learn to freeform crochet your own flowers. Go to this site for a good practice piece of freeform:

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/Sample%20Freeform%20pattern.html

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If you love crafting and are looking for a fun and heartfelt project to celebrate Valentine’s Day, look no further than this DIY Valentine Shabby Chic Bookmarks tutorial from The Little Treasures. These bookmarks are the perfect combination of charm and functionality, making them a lovely handmade gift or personal keepsake.

In this easy-to-follow tutorial, you’ll learn how to create beautiful shabby chic bookmarks using fabric, lace, and other materials that give them a vintage-inspired, romantic feel. Whether you’re making them for your loved ones or adding a personal touch to your own reading materials, these bookmarks are sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives them.

One of the best things about this project is its versatility. You can customize the bookmarks with different fabrics, colors, and embellishments to make them as unique as the person you’re gifting them to. Plus, they’re a great way to repurpose fabric scraps, so it’s an eco-friendly craft as well.

The shabby chic style of these bookmarks makes them a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves reading, or a lovely way to add some flair to your own books. They also make fantastic additions to a Valentine’s Day card or a gift set for a friend or family member.

This DIY project is simple, affordable, and a fun way to spread some love on Valentine’s Day. Click here to view the full tutorial and start creating these sweet bookmarks for yourself or someone special!

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