• SouleMama is giving away some yummy goodies – including patterns and fabric!

• The Purl Bee has some great ideas for Mother’s Day gifts for your crafty mom.

• Indie Tutes has directions for sewing a cute little block softy , perfect for little ones.

• I drink several cups of tea daily, so when I saw this paper-pieced teapot from Pink Penguin my ears perked up!

• Sew Mama Sew has an easily-customized pattern for a spring top, including a formula to adjust the pattern for any size.

Happy Crafting!

image: C Findlay-Harder

Post from: Blisstree

Crafting Around the Web

Then check out The Long Thread’s collection of the Top 100 Tutorials of 2008!

With projects like reversible baby booties, fabric skittles (the game, not the candy!) and a 5 minute skirt, there’s sure to be something to spark your creativity.

Need new roman shades for your house?  There’s a pattern!

Do your kids want new lunch bags – hey, there is a pattern for that too

image: Stock.xchg

Post from: Blisstree

Need Some Crafting Inspiration?

b5media’s Lifestyle channel bloggers are a crafty – and romantic bunch!  Check out some of these great ideas for Valentine’s Day crafts for the whole family!

• Junk Creation has 10 different ideas for Valentine’s Day crafts and activities.
• Junk Creation also has an awesome tutorial for make-your-own candy message hearts!
• Layers Upon Layers has pretty mixed-media art ideas to give as gifts for your special someone.
• These heart-themed pieces of jewelry are sure to make some smile on Valentine’s Day from Jewelry & Beading.
• Tree Hugging Family has some great eco-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas for your kids.
• Tree Hugging Family also has some fun recipes, activities and crafts for the whole family.
• Want to make your own Valentine’s Day cards this year?  Play Library has found a bunch of free printables online.
• And don’t forget that I’ve got free Valentine’s Day crafts for kids, as well as free patterns for cross-stitch, hand-sewn and machine sewn Valentine’s crafts.

image: Stock.xchg

Post from: Blisstree

Valentine’s Day ideas from the Lifestyle channel

The tutorial calls for flat, un-gathered lace, but I’d love to try it out using sheer organza ribbon or even scalloped ribbon.  Ooh… what about using variegated ribbon?  Too many ideas, not enough time

image: Martha Stewart

Post from: Blisstree

Make your own “Blossoming Brooch”

Are you making crafts for Valentine’s Day?

Did you know that there are lots of free patterns and tutorials for Valentine’s Day crafts, sewing projects and even cross stitch charts in the Tangled Thread archives?  I decided to make things easier for you and have got a bunch of the patterns for you here:

♥ Three patterns for hearts & roses cross stitch.

♥ Try sewing your own lingerie for Valentine’s Day.

♥ Here are two of my easy hand-embroidered felt “Heart Felt” cards.

♥ This is another Heart Felt card - this time it’s accented with French knots.

♥ I made these cute little embroidered felt “Sweethearts” last year for Valentine’s Day, here’s part one, part two and part three of the tutorial.

♥ Here’s a pattern for a free heart cross stitch bookmark.

♥ This project is for my machine sewing friends – Heart Softies!  Here’s part one and part two.

Happy crafting!

image: Stock.xchg

Post from: Blisstree

free patterns for Valentine’s Day crafts

When I was a child, it just wasn’t Christmas without a new doll.  Every year, my parents would make me a new doll – it just wasn’t Christmas without one!

Are you looking for patterns to make someone special their own Christmas doll?

The Cloth Doll Connection has hundreds of free patterns for all kinds of dolls.  You’ll find everything from traditional rag dolls, Waldorf dolls to teeny, tiny doll pins to wear as jewelry.

You never know, you may start your own Christmas doll tradition this year…

image: Stock.xchg

Post from: Blisstree

looking for a free pattern to make Christmas dolls?

Are there people on you list who still need Christmas presents?  Cut Out and Keep is a great online craft network, filled with tons of how-tos and tutorials.

Want to give your friend a hand-embroidered coffee cup cozy – here you go!

Need an idea for your tech-obsessed cousin?  Here’s an easy laptop sleeve tutorial.

How about a dreidel plushie for the new baby?

This nap mat will work well for your pre-schooler or with a few adjustments, for the yoga or pilates fan on your list.

Make this camera strap slipcover for the shutterbug in your family.

Got an old sweater?  Here’s a great way to transform them into cozy mittens!

Happy crafting

image: Stock.xchg

Post from: Blisstree

Need quick and easy gift ideas?

Need a fun and easy Christmas project to keep your kids happy during the holidays?  Better Homes & Gardens has a great idea for creating stamped holiday bedding.

Lots of craft stores have inexpensive holiday-themed foam stamps – get some acrylic paint as well and you’re set!  Of course, you could also create one-of-a-kind stamped fabric for gift bags, Christmas gifts or even a tree skirt…

image: Stock.xchg

Post from: Blisstree

Quick and easy Christmas projects for kids – candy cane sheets

I created a similar bag that would hang on a frame of a walker (it was very popular with my elderly relatives   I’m sure there are lots of different ways to use this pattern – be creative!

image: Lenore via Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories

Post from: Blisstree

how-to of the day: a lunch kit for your bicycle

I think I just need to dust off my designer hat & get to work

While I was browsing patterns, I stumbled across a free pattern offer from Butterick. I love Butterick patterns and had to check it out.

They have things like this vintage evening bag:

A very cute appliqued tote:

Or if you prefer smaller purses:

A wee little wristlet

Just click here & follow the directions to download a pattern. Unfortunately, it looks like you can only get one pattern

Post from: Blisstree

free projects from Butterick