St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, but there is still enough time to do a little Irish-themed cross-stitch!
Here are three free cross-stitch patterns for St. Patrick’s Day projects – time to break out the green embroidery floss…  Just click on the photo to get the pattern.

image: Clare’s Celtic Cornucopia

image: Free Patterns Online
This pattern is simple enough that it would work for a child’s cross-stitch project:

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Angels can be tiny
Noreen has designed some tiny spool knitted angels that are easy and charming.
Layers Upon Layers
Cyndi explores making small quilts from rusted fabric.
Painted Valentine Hearts Champagne Flutes
Make two of these romantic Valentine flutes for a special couple. Add a bottle of bubbly for a complete gift!
Photo Phun!
Some photos to use for your journals any way you choose.
Should We Brand or Not Brand Our Quilting?
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork discusses the latest buzz word in business…branding.
What to Do With Used Disposable Pens
Don’t send your old …read more

Do you need to make a last minute for Valentine’s Day?
Why not check out some of the free vintage Valentine’s Day printables that are available online?
Print them onto inkjet fabric (cotton, silk or organza will all work).  Cut them out and sew a backing fabric onto the front.  Stuff it with lavender to make a sachet, or just plain old poly-fil stuffing to make a softie.
Add a piece of ribbon as a hanger and you’re good to go!
Of course, you could always personalize it by writing on the back with a permanent marker…
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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 …read more

Free Valentine’s Day crafts for your kids
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your whole family and have fun with these easy free craft patterns.
Layers Upon Layers
Cyndi is looking at snow-themed art this month. Got any you want to share?
Monogrammed Mug Filled with Charm – and Goodies
This sweet candy-filled and monogrammed mug is perfect for Valentine’s or any other gift occasion. If you’ve never painted on ceramic, here’s the easy how-to.
Upcycled Flatware Jewelry
Junk Creation is highlighting some flatware turned unique jewelry from Tempest in a Teapot..
What do yarnies want from indie …read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!  I think it’s fun for the whole family to share holidays together, so I’ve found a collection of different free kids crafts for Valentine’s Day. I’ve already got a pretty good collection of free Valentine’s Day craft patterns online already – but let’s have fun with the kids today!
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.

image: © C Findlay-Harder
Family Fun …read more

I’ve been a busy crafter in my studio this morning and have created a new free tutorial for you all!
I’ve been making these woven heart bags since I was child and wanted to share them.  They’re a fun way to package up little gifts and trinkets – and of course, if you change the colors, it will work for any season.  To see the whole tutorial, just click on the photo

image: © C Findlay-Harder

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 …read more

I’ve finally got my last couple of photos done from the great Christmas craft-a-thon
While Tangled Thread isn’t a quilting blog (go to Quilting & Patchwork for that one!) making art quilts is one of my great passions.  I seem to create at least one art quilt as a Christmas gift for someone in my family every year.
Last year it was my brother & sister-in-law’s turn – this year it was my parents:

photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay
My brother took the photos of my parent’s pets and I Photoshopped them.  The photots were then printed directly onto specially treated silk sheets …read more

I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year!  May all your wishes come true… and have a safe and joyful one
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