My woven heart bag is a great project for kids – younger ones may need a little extra help though   I’d recommend using felt or another non-fray fabric instead of the fused cotton I used during the tutorial.

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Family Fun has a free pattern for a cute little hand-sewn heart tote.  It’s made from stiff felt (available in sheets from most craft stores) – and perfect for tucking something yummy into.

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Red roses are traditional for Valentine’s day.  Kaboose recommends using foam sheets to make these easy chenille-stem roses, but felt should work as well:

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Amazing Moms has come up with this cute little heart pouch necklace.  They’re small enough that your child can make them as gifts as well:

image: Amazing Moms

Happy crafting!

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Free Valentine’s Day crafts for kids

It’s not quite Hallowe’en and we’re not celebrating Thanksgiving yet – but your kids still want to make crafts with a Fall theme – what’s a fiber person to do?

Luckily, there are tons of free, fun patterns for kids!

• This pumpkin is perfect for your pre-teen or tween who wants to learn how to cross-stitch.
• Toddlers can learn to “sew” with these fun laced Hallowe’en themed projects.
• Your older child can make their own sewn trick-or-treat bag using these easy instructions.
• Make pumpkin lanterns or luminaries with glass jars and fabric.
• Pom-poms and pipe cleaners make fun “critter” rings for little ones.
• You can choose glue or sewing to make these cute pumpkin people – depending on your child’s age.

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Pumpkins and more – free Fall crafts for kids