FREEBIES FOR CRAFTERS

Snowy Crochet Cowl Tutorial

2012-01-30T21:01:00.001+10:30

Happybee Italian Crafts and Quilts: Snowy Crochet Cowl Tutorial: Dany is sharing her crocheted cowl tutorial for you clever people that crochet.

DIY Labels - Tutorial

2012-01-26T22:59:00.001+10:30

DIY Labels - Tutorial Over at Sew Delicious - using transfer sheets.

Tote Bag with zipper pocket

2012-01-12T11:28:00.004+10:30

Thread Head shows how she makes her tote bag with a zipper pocket. She also has a few other tutorials. I like her table-runner that she has made using some 6" star blocks.

You Zig, I'll Zag Quilt

2012-01-11T20:48:00.002+10:30

Don't you just love the name of this - You Zig, I'll Zag....just too cute. Designed by Rebecca Silbaugh for the Moda Bake Shop.

Charm Pack Table Topper!

2012-01-10T22:12:00.004+10:30

A Quilting Life shares the way she made a table topper from a charm pack and some ric-rac.

Kaffe Fusion Quilt

2012-01-03T09:41:00.002+10:30

Sewing Daisies shows how she makes a quilt with a mix of fabric charm squares and crochet.

Sock Monkey

2012-01-02T21:48:00.001+10:30

Don't ya just love Sock Monkey's!! I do. Bumble Bee Bliss shows how she makes hers.

Gathered Bag

2012-01-02T21:46:00.003+10:30

Bumble Bee Bliss is sharing a tutorial for her Gathered Bag pattern.

Liquid Hand Soap/Wash

2012-01-01T19:05:00.003+10:30

Savvy Housekeeping is sharing how she makes liquid hand soap/wash from bars of soap you may have been gifted and not using.

Sock Monkey Hat

2011-12-30T18:22:00.003+10:30

Vintage umbrella: Sock Monkey Hat - these would be so cute to make - for all the clever ones that can knit.

Owl Potholder

2011-12-30T12:16:00.001+10:30

!Sew WE Quilt!: Comfort and JOY with Bea and her Tutorial for Owl

Printable Christmas Gift Tags

2011-12-19T22:16:00.002+10:30

Orange You Lucky is sharing printable Christmas Gift Tags.

Candy Cane Marbled Ornaments

2011-12-19T21:35:00.001+10:30

Marbled Monogram Ornaments: The Cheese Thief shows how to create these effective glass marblized ornaments.

How to Weave a Paper Ball Ornament

2011-12-19T21:30:00.002+10:30

How to Weave a Paper Ball Ornament: The Cheese Thief shows how to weave a paper ball ornament....what fun to do over the Christmas break with the kids.

Friendship Bracelets

2011-12-18T22:35:00.003+10:30

Take yourself back to your childhood with these Friendship Bracelets.

Little girls dress tutorial and pattern

2011-12-18T14:32:00.000+10:30

I saw this dress and thought it would be lovely for winter for a girl, even the sleeveless version with tights and very easy to do as well. Un Petit Design has a full tutorial and pattern on her blog.

Stitched Christmas Tree Cards

2011-12-16T23:21:00.002+10:30

I love simplicity and these Christmas Cards over at pennydog blog are what I would find simple and effective.

Funky Fabric Birds

2011-12-14T20:21:00.002+10:30

These fun, chubby stuffed birds in Autumn colors will be a sweet addition .....they are a perfect project for using up some fabric scraps.

Owliver

2011-12-14T20:16:00.003+10:30

Owliver...... this little guy is hard to resist ....pop him on a shelf, sit him on a desk or simply give him to someone to love. He’s sure to be a hoot!

Rick Rack Roses

2011-12-03T21:30:00.001+10:30

Nostalgic NeedleART: Rick Rack Roses

Festival of Trees: Folded Paper Trees

2011-11-29T20:58:00.001+10:30

Landee See, Landee Do: Festival of Trees: Folded Paper Trees: "Landee's Festival of Trees" comes directly from Martha Stewart's latest publication Handmade Holiday Crafts .

Layla the Elephant Softie

2011-11-29T17:43:00.002+10:30

Pattern and tutorial for making this cute Elephant softie is over at Riley Blake Designs.

Easy Folded Gift Boxes - Cosmo Cricket

2011-11-23T20:44:00.001+10:30

Easy Folded Gift Boxes - Cosmo Cricket or by video tutorial

Selvedge Star

2011-11-23T19:20:00.002+10:30

Sarah is sharing how she made her Selvedge Star block.

Thimble Holder Tute or Coin Purse

2011-11-23T17:21:00.001+10:30

Thimble Holder Tute! or Coin Purse

Tutorial over at Idle Hands Empty Brain using recycled plastic from yoghurt or margarine containers.

Hello Owl Labels

2011-11-23T14:52:00.002+10:30

Hello Owl Labels: These labels are meant to be universal... they'd also make great name tags for a party or school event.

Chevron Quilt

2011-11-22T22:21:00.003+10:30

There is one awesome looking Chevron Quilt over at Hyacinth Quilt Designs. I imagine we could use a jellyroll to make this too.

Label Cords At Both Ends for Maximum Organization

2011-11-21T17:15:00.004+10:30

The picture says it all, doesn't it!! What a fantastic idea to keep your cords organised and no longer have to worry about pulling out the wrong cord.

Triple Chocolate Cake

2011-11-21T15:17:00.001+10:30

Good old fashioned chocolate, and not just one chocolate but a triple chocolate pound cake over at Country Pleasures....those who know me know I don't really like cooking but this sounds divine and not so hard to make ;-)

Cathedral Windows Quilt

2011-11-20T21:21:00.003+10:30

Amy Gibson has a terrific easy cathedral window style baby quilt tutorial over at the Moda Bakeshop using a layer cake....she has made it into a baby size quilt but I can see this looking stunning on a queen size bed. I love this idea and how easy it seems to come together.

Scrappy Owl Block

2011-11-20T20:41:00.001+10:30

Buzzing and Bumbling: Free Instructions for a Scrappy Owl Block: Are you wanting an easy way to make cute little owls for a quilt, pillow, place-mat, table runner or how about a panel for a bag?

Merry Christmas in a Jar

2011-11-20T19:52:00.005+10:30

For something quick simple and cute why not re-create Kiki's ideas of Merry Christmas in a Jar.

Propeller Block

2011-11-20T19:33:00.003+10:30

!Sew WE Quilt!: Guest Blocker with Jennifer and her Propeller Block

What a great looking block to try. Sew WE Quilt has some more great block tutorials over at her blog, so jump on over and have a look.

An update on the Propeller block - well some interesting reading anyway about it being considered an antique block. Shows a couple of ways you could make this block up into a quilt. Would look fantastic done in modern fabrics.

2011-11-19T13:17:00.004+10:30

I really love the way Joan is using up her selvages...I have been collecting selvages for some time now and saving it for "just the right" project....not knowing what that was going to be....but now I think this could be it.....I really love how effective this looks. Joan has gotten her ideas from Instructions for the Red Zinger but has added her measurements which helps greatly.

Faux Piped Binding

2011-11-19T12:24:00.003+10:30

TLC Stitches shares her way of making faux piped binding.

I also noticed Trisha has a very different way to make nine patch blocks using squares not strips .....seriously need to give this method a whirl.

Zip-It-Up Pencil Case

2011-11-10T15:29:00.002+10:30

Another great idea using a zipper and ribbon to make a pencil case over at Craft Passion.

Sewing: Chevron Chenille Baby Blanket (Tutorial)

2011-11-09T09:41:00.001+10:30

This Chevron Chenille Blanket is such an effective quilt/blanket that seems like it would whip up easily....definitely something to try I think.

Chevron Chenille Baby Blanket (Tutorial)

Scratch Off Lottery Tickets - DIY + Free Printable...

2011-11-02T21:54:00.002+10:30

Scratch Off Lottery Tickets - DIY + Free Printable... What a fantastic idea to give for presents at birthday time or even Christmas time.

Table Runner

2011-10-25T20:09:00.002+10:30

I just stumbled across this lovely tablerunner on the Moda Bake Shop using a Verna charm pack. Of course we can use any charm pack to make it especially now that Verna is becoming impossible to find anywhere. Another to add to my never ending list.

Friendship Star Quilt Blocks

2011-10-24T19:32:00.001+10:30

2012 Owl Calender

2011-10-23T09:19:00.000+10:30

Matryoshka Dolls

2011-10-19T20:46:00.003+10:30

My Sparkle has a cute Matryoshka Doll ornament pattern you could whip up easily for Christmas decorating this year. Thanks for sharing this with everybody Danielle.

Free Blog Backgrounds

2011-10-19T13:14:00.002+10:30

Dani from Designs by Dani is sharing her talents with us...you will find some cute backgrounds and headers for your blogs, so go have a peek.

Ribbon Quilt Block

2011-09-23T09:41:00.002+09:30

Ryan from "I'm Just A Guy Who Quilts" has a tutorial showing how to create a great looking "Ribbon Block". Looks very effective put together in a quilt.

Denim Do-it-All Bins

2011-09-12T16:52:00.003+09:30

A great way to recycle some old jeans and get some good use out of them again...Denim Do It All Bins.

Crayon Canvas Art

2011-09-09T17:53:00.002+09:30

What a cool way to entertain the kids with your help and also decorate the kids room....take a look at this simple method seen here and here, and then again here.

Mittens Table Runner

2011-09-09T13:15:00.002+09:30

For a simple Christmas Table Runner using mittens and set on point you can make an effective table runner for the festive season.

Zip-Itself Coin Purse

2011-09-01T14:00:00.004+09:30

This zip-itself coin purse is a cute, nifty, and creative design....clever way to use a zip and create something that little bit different.

Quilted Coasters

2011-08-30T19:52:00.000+09:30

Cubby House Crafts has these pretty coasters on her blog that she has sewn up and I just love them. Now I'm guessing that I can find a applique' flower shape to use as a template or even one of my dies from scrappin might work.

Round Nesting Baskets Turorial

2011-08-28T20:07:00.002+09:30

2 little hooligans has this great tutorial for a set of Round Nesting Baskets.
Great gift idea for any crafter.

Stack and Slash Quilt with Kate

2011-08-09T17:57:00.004+09:30

I just stumbled across a great tutorial on a Stack and Slash quilt that I had to share. Take a look how effective and easy this looks. This was created by Kate Conklin but is featured on Chasing Cotton....Bec also has tutorials that are worth looking at.

Hot Cross Buns Quilt

2011-08-09T17:49:00.003+09:30

Sewing in Wendy City has a quilt tutorial over at the Moda Bakeshop called Hot Cross Buns. Such a cute idea and definitely another to add to the list.

Tea Time Mug Rug

2011-08-07T18:43:00.004+09:30

Sara over at Wild Olive has a really cute mug rug with a teabag embroidery to top it off....now even though I don't do lace its sweet and without the lace I think its just gorgeous....going to have to make one of these.

Owl Recipe Cards

2011-07-30T13:40:00.002+09:30

My Owl Barn has free Owl recipe cards to download and print....hooo wouldn't want some of these owly goodies.

Starry Eyed Quilt

2011-07-15T21:05:00.002+09:30

Moda Bakeshop have another great quilt pattern up called Starry Eyed that I would love to make "one" day. Take a gander and I am sure you will agree.

Easy Peasy Tissue Cover Tutorial

2011-07-15T08:35:00.001+09:30

SEW MUCH 2 LUV shows how easy it is to make these cute tissue covers, another great idea for those scraps we all accumulate.

Don't Fear the Zipper...Bag Tutorial

2011-07-15T08:23:00.000+09:30

A clever tute by SEW MUCH 2 LUV to make a small zippered bag for those of us that have a fear of zips. A great way to use up your scraps leftover from projects using your favorite fabric. Luv that owl fabric.

The Totally Cute Apron

2011-07-15T08:07:00.003+09:30

SEW MUCH 2 LUV has this great apron Tute to share, lovely fresh look with some yummie fabrics.

Summer Runner

2011-07-02T17:10:00.003+09:30

Cluck Cluck Sew has made a simple table runner using snowball blocks she calls Summer Runner. Lovely and easy to whip up and looks great. Great to use a charm pack up.

Ruffled Jelly Roll Table Runner

2011-07-01T09:21:00.002+09:30

I am have a good look around at the Sew 4 Home site. Lots of goodies over there including this Ruffled Jelly Roll Table Runner.

Haul It Floor Mat

2011-07-01T09:15:00.005+09:30

Sew 4 Home is sharing a tutorial for a Haul It Floor Mat/Cushion. This would have to be a fun floor mat/cushion for any kid to get their cars out and play on. The shape of a car and caravan/trailer...how cool....and it looks nice and easy to make. I sooo love "easy". They join together with velcro to make it look like the car is towing the caravan/trailer (Aussie to American translation) :-)

Angry Birds Plushy

2011-07-01T08:45:00.006+09:30

Have you played "Angry Birds" on your iPhone? Its addictive....and now look what I have just come across. Obsessively Stitching is sharing her Angry Birds Plush toy pattern....how cool....Angry Birds and the Piggies....cracks me up!!!

Take a look around the blog as she has a heap of tutorials. Some cute kitties and lots more.

Appliqued Oven Mitt

2011-07-01T08:14:00.006+09:30

While I was over at Dollar Store Crafts I noticed a tutorial for another Oven Mitt at Sew 4 Home. Cute applique on these mitts.

They also have a matching apron to go with the oven mitts.

Make an Owl Oven Mitt

2011-07-01T08:05:00.001+09:30

Dollar Store Crafts has a tutorial to make cute Owl Oven Mitt....what a hoot!!!

Make an Owl Oven Mitt

Oven Mitt

2011-07-01T07:59:00.003+09:30

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on how to make her favourite oven mitt. Looks nice and easy too!

2011-06-27T16:30:00.004+09:30

The Chronicles Books Blog have a blog posts about totes and includes a free tote bag tutorial of The Longthread's that looks nice and easy.

Wonky Squares

2011-06-24T11:22:00.002+09:30

Pieceful Kwilter has a cool wonky block tutorial she is sharing. Makes up a funky looking quilt.

Sprocket Cushion

2011-06-23T15:59:00.004+09:30

Cluck Cluck Sew is sharing her tutorial for a sweet cushion she calls Sprocket Pillow.

Selvage Spiderweb mini quilt

2011-06-18T10:24:00.004+09:30

Jacquie over at Tallgrass Prairie Studio is sharing the way she created her selvage spiderweb quilt. She has adapted Bonnie Hunters spiderweb tutorial, and who doesn't love the way Bonnie makes things look so easy.

Garden Fence

2011-05-28T21:02:00.002+09:30

Hyacinth Quilt Designs is sharing a fantastic block she has made into a quilt called the Garden Fence.

Japanese x and + scrappy quilt tutorial

2011-05-28T17:37:00.002+09:30

Amy over at Badskirt is sharing a tutorial for a great looking block That would make up into a terrific looking quilt.

2011-05-28T15:50:00.004+09:30

Homemade by Jill has a heap of tutorials on her blog like baby bibs, changing mats, sock rattle, burp cloths, tote bag and more. She even has a cute owl teether....way too cute to be chomped on.

Paper Doll Applique's

2011-05-26T19:44:00.000+09:30

All Dolled Up in Salt Lake City has some great Paper Doll Applique's on her Blog. Would be great used singularly in a wall hanging or in a cute girly quilt.

Tutorial for Jenna

2011-05-23T14:59:00.002+09:30

Lisa from over at Shiners View has a great tutorial for this quilt that can be found here, love the fabrics and colors she has used. Would be a good way to use up some of that stash you have been hiding girls. I also like the look of Lisa's Corner Block tutorial, you will find it here.

Cool Beach Bag

2011-05-09T12:24:00.001+09:30

Pop over to Reanna Lily Design s to check it out and grab the PDF download, another to add to my To Do list.

Crochet Flowers

2011-05-04T19:37:00.002+09:30

Connie over at Measured by the Heart is sharing how she makes these cute crocheted double flowers.

Nettes little tote

2011-04-30T10:05:00.003+09:30

Nette has done a guest post over at Chies blog and is sharing a cute little tote pattern. Thanks for sharing your pattern Nette.

Cute mini cakes

2011-04-27T14:06:00.004+09:30

Skip To My Lou shows how to make cute mini cakes. She also has free printable tags to dress up a little gift box for your cakes. Don't they look great.

2011-04-27T13:34:00.003+09:30

Fluffy Stuffy Bunny and her dress pattern can be found over at Allsorts. Jenny has some nice tutorials listed on her side bar. The coasters are a well used item in my household and I keep saying I will make her criss cross coasters up one day.

Chocolate Bunny & Cotton Candy Kitty

2011-04-21T22:21:00.005+09:30

Chocolate Bunny can be found at Sew4Home. What a cutie.

There is also cotton candy kitty too.

Sweeti Softies - Funny Bunny

2011-04-21T22:17:00.002+09:30

Funny Bunny can be found over at Sew4Home. I was looking at the tutorial and think I would rather sew the head onto the body before stuffing. I would probably also do that with the feet. Makes it a lot neater and stronger.

2011-04-07T13:52:00.004+09:30

My Owl Barn has some free printable goody bags to download. Created by Lynn of Jinjerup she also has some free bookmarks to download on her blog. Who could resist those for Easter instead of the traditional bunny.

2011-04-07T13:34:00.004+09:30

2 Little Hooligans is sharing a tutorial to make her Organising Tote Bag.

2011-04-07T13:24:00.002+09:30

Thimble have a tutorial for her Pleated Tote (beach bag). Another cute bag to add to the list for all you bag/tote lovers.

Ironing Board Cover

2011-03-28T17:11:00.003+10:30

I just stumbled across this really easy ironing board cover tutorial over at Stop Starting and Start Sewing.

Cottage Mug Rug and Bunny Tag

2011-03-27T12:36:00.006+10:30

The Sometimes Crafter is sharing her cute Cottage Mug Rug tutorial with everybody. She has a heap of great tutorials on her sidebar.

A good one for Easter coming up is her Bunny ornament or you could use it as a suitcase tag and add your name and contact details to it.

Wonky Star Block

2011-03-27T09:24:00.003+10:30

The Silly BooDilly blog has a tutorial showing how to make Wonky Star Blocks. I have been loving all things wonky lately so this is just another thing to add to the never ending list of "must try".

No Sew Bunny

2011-03-24T22:49:00.002+10:30

With Easter no far away these cute no sew bunnies would be a great idea for the kids.....and you could get the kids to help make them.

Pinwheels

2011-03-24T22:37:00.002+10:30

A great way to store your pins is a pinwheel and pompom rouge has a tutorial showing us how to make one of these terrific pinwheels.

2011-03-24T22:23:00.002+10:30

Jo from Bear Paw is sharing a tutorial for her cute crocheted owl If you can crochet this needs to go on your list!!

Doorstop Bunny

2011-03-23T08:33:00.003+10:30

Wee Folk Art has a tutorial to show us how to make a Doorstop Bunny. Perfect time if you want to decorate for Easter.

Owl Softie

2011-03-21T14:10:00.002+10:30

Paula from Sew Little Fabric is sharing her owl softie pattern. Hoooo could resist another owl!!!

2011-03-21T10:43:00.002+10:30

A Spoonful of Sugar is sharing a tutorial to make a gathered fabric basket.

Googy Egg Bags

2011-03-19T13:27:00.002+10:30

Red Brolly has a cute Googy Egg Bag she is sharing with everybody.

Royal Critters

2011-03-17T21:53:00.003+10:30

Who can resist this cute quilt called Royal Critters over at Windham Fabrics....Applique and patchwork and of course an "owl"...hoot, hoot. Too cute.

Rainy Day Quilt

2011-03-17T18:57:00.003+10:30

Jera from Quilting in the Rain has a nice easy quilt tutorial she is sharing......could whip this up rather quickly and boy do I love quick and easy. She also has a heap of other tutorials on her side bar to look through which I am yet to do.

Crossed Quilt Block

2011-03-16T20:03:00.004+10:30

I really like this Crossed Quilt Block that The Long Thread has a tutorial for.....something different and out of the ordinary....gotta give this one a go....another great way to use up some scraps.

Jeans Bag

2011-03-12T17:20:00.002+10:30

Just Chic is sharing how she makes a bag from an old pair of jeans.

Diaper Cake aka Nappy Cake

2011-02-25T22:10:00.005+10:30

I just stumbled across this tutorial for a diaper cake . A diaper is known as a nappy here in Australia. I automatically thought of my friend Lucky who is going to be a Nana for the first time. So it made sense that I should post this tutorial in case she might feel the need to whip one up for her daughter.

Criss Cross Coasters

2011-02-24T22:24:00.004+10:30

I know there are criss cross coasters out there but Pat over at Pats Patter is making hers using Moda charm packs. I love Moda precuts so thought these would be terrific.