Craft Freebies.
Links to free patterns and tutorials.
Craft, sewing, quilting, scrap booking, knitting, crochet, embroidery and sew much more.
Monday, 18 May 2009
Cross-stitch patterns
I must admit I dont seem to have the patience for cross-stitch but if I did these freebies would be lovely to do over at Mausimoms. She has freebies every month by the look of it.
Fabric Yo-Yo's

Heather Bailey has a nice easy clear tutorial on how to make fabric yo-yo's without buying those expensive yo-yo makers....like the ones I have in the cupboard I brought 2 years ago that I haven't used...lol
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Spotlight Australia Sewing Projects
Projects galore can be found at Spotlight Australia.Quilts, aprons, beanbags, bags, cushions and so much more.
Fabric Origami Purse/pouch
This origami purse/pouch over at Quiltcetera is so cute and looks so easy to whip up.
Quilted Treasures, quilts, totes, and more
Quilting Treasures have a heap of freebies. Quilts, totes, taberunners, apron, drawstring bags and more.
Fabric Freedom, quilts, totes, tablerunners and more
Fabric Freedom has a huge range of freebies to grab. Quilts, tablerunners, totes, cushions and even little dresses.
Downunder Quilts Magazine online free
To get 6 months free online Downunder Quilts magazine you can sign up here.
Stitcheries
My Quilt Corner has some free stitcheries to grab for you redwork or embroidery projects. I love the bees and hive.
Heart Quilt
This is a great link for doing pieced heart quilts. Delaware Quilts has the heart block instructions for all size blocks.
Purses, totes, luggage tags and more
Susies Country Garden has a heap of great tutorials for different things...purses, totes, luggage tags and more.
Redwork patterns
Redwork patterns can be grabbed over at Redwork. You an do them in any colour you wish of course.
Applique with 30's theme
You can grab some applique patterns with a 30's theme over at Quilters By Design.
Fabric Notepad Cover
Janet has a fabric notepad cover tutorial over on her blog. I have been going to make one up myself but I just saw this and thought I will have to give this a go with some cute owl fabric....lol
Square Deal Pincushion
Heather Bailey has a freebie called Square Deal Pincushion. I used this one to perch my cute little owl on. Take a look here to see.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Fabric Tissue Box Cover

Okay don't think back to the late 80's when we went through that phase of the padded tissue box covers with the lace and frills...aghhhh...this fabric tissue box cover is really neat using Amy Butler fabric. I think I can see an OWL fabric tissue box coming up...LOL
Tote bag from recycled juice bags

Okay this is pretty nifty. Now I dont know if I will ever make it as I dont think I have seen this kind of juice bags here in Oz but for the girls in the States take a look at this tote bag made from juice bags.
Mason Jar Pincushion
This is the neatest mason jar pincushion. You can keep all your bits and bobs in the jar and have a handy pincushion....love it.
Continuous Prarie Points
This is really nifty to make a continuous row of prarie points for your quilts. You have to take a look at this.
The Futures So Bright Quilt
T-Shirt Tote
A great idea to use a loved T-shirt that you cant bear to throw away. Recylce it and make a tote bag. Freebie pattern over at Coats and Clark. They also have a couple of other totes and a lunch sack here.
Fabric Basket
Coats and Clark have a free fabric basket pattern. I can see this with some square coasters in it or because I am going owl crazy a heap of cute little owls sitting in it.
Fat Cat Free Patterns
Fat Cat Designs have some terrific patterns over there. You could use them for stitcheries and embroideries.
Friday, 15 May 2009
Wallet with zippered coin pocket
Sew Christine has a tutorial for a smaller wallet with zippered coin pocket and room for a couple of credit cards.
She also has an easy nappy/diaper bag....or really just an easy tote bag tutorial.
She also has an easy nappy/diaper bag....or really just an easy tote bag tutorial.
Simple Felt Needlebook
A very simple felt needlebook can be found over at Duo Fibreworks. You could whip these up very quickly.
Cutest Owl
The perfect little owl tutorial...woohooo...or should I say hoot hoot...lol. Jenny the Artist has the tutorial and pattern here. Pop over to my Sew Prim Blog and take a look at my cute owls.
Scappy Owl Tote Bag
This is a really cute owl tote bag tutorial. I love it but not sure if I love owls enough to carry it around.
Owl Egg Cosy
Lucky Kate Crafts has some cute tutorials on a few things...I love the owl egg cosy for one thing. She has a little robin, a jam jar topper and a few other little things.
Vintage Graphics
The Vintage Moth has free vintage graphics for all kinds of use so take a look if you are into vintage.
Sheep Pincushion with scissor holder
aldas GePatcHTeS und GeSticKteS has a sheep pincushion with a scissor holder on her blog with a PDF pattern in German and English.....she also has some nice quilt tutorials and a tablerunner there too.
Vintage Graphics
The Graphics Fairy has free vintage graphics that can be used for all sorts of crafts or for your blogs.
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Scottie Dog patchwork block
A Thread of Red has a terrific patchwork Scottie Dog blog tutorial...so go grab it you scottie lovers...or just dog lovers.
Thanks to Janet for sharing this lovely blog with a journal cover and tote bag tutorial over at Bloom and Blossoms.
Cosmetic Bag/Purse
This is a pretty nifty zippered cosmetic purse/bag over at Craftster.....a straight sided triangular cosmetic bag is what they have called it. It is not a triangle shaped bag...lol..I like it
Pincushions - a few of them
There are a few different pincushions found over at Quilts A Lot to make up.
Homemade Cleaning Recipes
Rhonda over at Down To Earth has some great homemade cleaning recipes for anybody interested. She also has a beginners bread making tutorial and lots of other tips and ideas.
Prarie Flower Hexagon Pincushion

United Notions has a great hexagon pincushion that I am going to have to make real soon. I love hexagons and this is a nice size too. There are lots of other patterns here too. Mainly quilts and bags.
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Many different links
The Golden Thimble has many different links of all sorts of free patterns and tutorials. So many that it seems like you could spend the year sorting through them...lol...maybe one day....but I thought I would add this to the blog anyway in case somebody has plenty of time to do it. Let me know if you come across something really good to do a separate post on it....thanks.
Slice and Dice patchwork block
Patchy Work of Mini Grey blog has a tutorial for a nifty "slice and dice" patchwork block.
Wristlet - coin purse/wallet
Jodie over at Javajem has a tutorial for a zippered wristlet...nice little purse to carry around.
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Stitching Folder
Linda over at All Stitched Up has a terrific tutorial for a stitching folder. Take a look. You could use it for any type storage folder as well.
Prim Annie Doll and more
Some free prim patterns can be grabbed over at Annies Cupboard. I like several of the Annies she has and there is a snowman, christmas tree and some other freebies.
Prim Stitcheries
Some great prim stitcheries to grab over at Prim Patterns n Handmades. Just perfect for those prim projects they can be stitched, appliqued or punch needled.
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Springtime Table Topper
Debbie Mumm has a lovely springtime table topper along with other projects here.
With Needle & Thread BOM
With Needle and Thread have many many blocks that you can print off to stitch, embroider, applique or even paint. Take a look here.
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Doll, crow plastic bag holder, shelf sitter
Mamaws Creations has several free patterns to grab. Raggedy Annie doll, shelf sitter and a crow plastic bag holder
Tote Bag, Messenger Bag
All People Quilt have a tutorial for a tote bag here.
This Messenger Bag would make a great laptop bag. Seems to be the correct size for my laptop.
This Messenger Bag would make a great laptop bag. Seems to be the correct size for my laptop.
Friday, 1 May 2009
Quilted Bowl
Geta's Quilting Studio has a tutorial to make a quilted bowl...this is great...I would love to try this.
Prim Chook Stitched Tag
The Humble Arts have a free prim stitched tag with a chook. They also have tutorials and in the archives they have some more free stuff for you prim lovers out there.
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Abraham Owl
Lolly Chops has a so very cute owl tutorial and pattern to grab. I am so loving owls at the moment and have got to make some of these.
Lolly Chops has a heap of other freebies here too.
Lolly Chops has a heap of other freebies here too.
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Wonky Houses BOM
Jenny at Elefantz has a Wonky Houses BOM to grat....cool wonky house you can stitch up.
Bluebird, Butterfly, Heart Stitchery/Applique
Vickie has some sweet applique/stitchery patterns to grab. A bluebird and heart and a Butterfly and Heart.
Fabric Yo-Yo Keychains
There is an easy tutorial on making fabric yo-yo keychains over at Sew Thankful. Good little extras for gifts or fetes.
Monday, 27 April 2009
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Cardinal ornie
Better Homes and Gardens have a cute Cardinal pattern to make ornies with. I can see this primmed up a bit myself...being the prim lover I am.
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Friday, 24 April 2009
Oh Frannson
Oh Frannson has some great tutorials on different things. Bags, quilts, cushions and more. I myself love the Margaret Bag.
Inserting a zipper for inner pocket of handbag
Sew Chic has a really cute bag to make using 2 fat quarters. I really like this bag and I just love the fabric she has used. This tutorial she has is to show how she inserted the zipper for the inner pocket for her handbag. She has purchased the pattern for the bag elsewhere.
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Marcus Brothers
Marcus Brothers have a heap of freebies on their website. Grab a cuppa and have a look around.
Fabric Flower Brooch
I just came across this cute fabric flower brooch over at Primrose Corner. Might have to give this a go...would be great on a tote bag or purse.
Julia also has a tutorial to make a denim jeans bag...she is using the leg of an old pair of jeans...a cute little bag.
Julia also has a tutorial to make a denim jeans bag...she is using the leg of an old pair of jeans...a cute little bag.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Stitchery/Embroidery Designs
Needlecrafter had heaps of patterns for stitcheries or embroideries here.
Judi's Dolls has several free doll patterns. A baby style doll, ballerina, a rabbit riding his carrot...lol
Burda Patterns
Burda have a huge range of freebies on their site....from tote, purses to G-Strings...LOL
Dresden Plates
Quilters by Design have instructions and templates to make easy Dresden Plates here.
They also have a heap of other quilting instructions here including, flying geese, attic windows and more.
They also have a heap of other quilting instructions here including, flying geese, attic windows and more.
Better Homes and Gardens...lots and lots of freebies here
Better Homes and Gardens have a tutorial/pattern for a tote bag with six pockets. Another tote called Easy Breezy Tote Bag is here. Another called Lazy Days Tote.
There is a lunch sack here.
They also have a dainty pincushion to make. There's a sewing roll here.
A pretty clutch purse here too.
Scrapbooking ideas are there too.
Have a good browse of this site....there are heaps of tablerunners or table toppers here. Lots of quils patterns there too. This is a really cute one...its a baby quilt but I would love it made up bigger.
There is a lunch sack here.
They also have a dainty pincushion to make. There's a sewing roll here.
A pretty clutch purse here too.
Scrapbooking ideas are there too.
Have a good browse of this site....there are heaps of tablerunners or table toppers here. Lots of quils patterns there too. This is a really cute one...its a baby quilt but I would love it made up bigger.
Butterick Patterns

Butterick freebies can be found here. Zippered wrist purse, sewing organiser, tie bag, christmas stockings, ladies house wrap and more.
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Slippers, coasters, wallets, crayon rolls and more..
Homespun-Threads has a heap of links to freebies...some are hers some are from other sites. Crayon rolls, wallets, baby kimono slippers, coasters, and lots more.
Softies
Softie Making has a heap of links to free Sotftie patterns. Teddies, zebara,dolls, caterpillars, bunnies and lots more.
There is also a bunny here.
There is also a bunny here.
Altered Nine Patch Quilt and more....
Bitty Bits and Pieces has a few different tutorials on their blog. An altered Nine Patch quilt, pincushion, tablerunner, I-pod Keeper and lots more.
Mitred Corners - quilts, blocks
Park City Girl has an easy tutorial on mitred corners. Very easy to follow.
Monday, 20 April 2009
New Blogger Help
The Blog Doctor is the BEST place I have got help from when you need to know anything about blogging on blogspot.
Sunday, 19 April 2009
Primitive Sheep
Primitive Betty has a nice prim sheep you can use for stitcheries or punch needle projects.
Chook Applique Patterns

OMG you have got to take a look at these Chooks that Sindy over at Fat Cat Patterns has come up with. They are awesome....and would make up a great quilt. This is just one of the chooks she has. You could use them for a stitchery as well.
Saturday, 18 April 2009
Laptop Sleeve, wallets, bags, and more
You will find a laptop sleeve tutorial here. Your laptop will be protected from scratches and bump in this case. Living Creatively has a lot of different tutorials here. Wallets, bags, business card keeper, apron, needlecase,i-pod cover and more.
Fabric covered tapemeasure and more....
Great list of Quilt related links
This is a great site to browse for Quilt related projects including, blocks of the month (BOM), pieced and applique blocks, paper pieced patterns (PP), mysteries, quilting designs (QD), quilt labels, wallhangings and small projects.
Stitchery or Applique designs
Lolly Chops has some cute designs that can be used for stitcheries, appliques or even scrapbooking. Birds, flowers, trees, frogs, whale.
There are also heaps of printable tags, labels, paper, cards etc here. I love most of the things she has here.
There is more here too
There are also heaps of printable tags, labels, paper, cards etc here. I love most of the things she has here.
There is more here too
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