Craft Freebies.
Links to free patterns and tutorials.
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Friday, 21 August 2009
Otis the Owl Softie
Sew Simple have a pattern for an owl softie called Otis. You can grab the pattern here and the instructions here.
Handbag using charm squares
I just found a really nifty looking handbag using charm squares. It is in another language but she has translation of English as well. I love this little bag....another project to do for sure.
Cute, sweet, satchet
Checkout Girl has a cute, sweet fabric sachet filled with lavender to whip up. How sweet things will smell with these around.
Owl softies

Lion Brand Yarn have a few different owl softies to crotchet or knit. Ohhh how I wish I had the patience to knit or crochet these cuties. You do have to sign up to grab the free pattern but it took me a couple of seconds.
Drawstring Bag
My friend Naomi and I have been making drawstring bags recently but didn't use a tutorial or pattern as such. I have just now come across this tutorial over at Calamity Kim's which makes it nice and easy to make a drawstring bag. We did ours slightly smaller than these measurements but this would be a good size too.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Flower Pincushion
The Object Project has a cute flower pincushion to add to your pincushion collection. Like a girl can't have too many pincushions now can she...lol
Prim Lovers
Tennessee Ridges have another freebie to grab...you need to grab these quick as she changes them monthly and once they go they are gone.
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Amy Butler

This is the 300th post on my Freebies blog. So for something different I thought I would post about a CHALLENGE that is over at I HAVE A NOTION. You get to design Amy Butler and her teams name badges. Yes you!!! How fun is that? And if you win this challenge whats in it for you, I hear you ask? One, the pride in seeing your name badges on Amy Butler and her staff. (Kelly plans on taking lots of pix in Houston) Two, your name posted on I Have A Notion as a "Spanked Out Designer" and..... four patterns, Stationary and some surprise goodies from Amy. The unfortunate thing is its only open to US participants because of time restrictions.

On top of that Kelly is having a GIVEAWAY of luggage tags she has made from Amy Butler fabrics. So get across quick for a chance to win and to participate in the fun challenge.
Monday, 10 August 2009
Bird applique spectacles/glasses holder
Wee Folk Art have a lot of different free patterns to share with us. This spectacles case was brought to my attention...thanks Marion.....these cute birds could be owls couldn't they...hoot hoot....now Wee Folk Art have suggested that if we want these birdies to look more owlish just to add the little characteristic ear tuffs...and tah dahh...owls...now this cute cupcake would be great appliqued or stitched on tea-towels or bibs.
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Monday, 3 August 2009
Blogaroozer Blog Backgrounds
What a catchy name for a blog background blog...lol..."Blogaroozer"...almost sounds Aussie....sounds like a boozer full of roo's...LOL...anyway there are some way cute blog backgrounds over at Blogaroozer....go take a look.
Papercrafts
Okay I love paper crafts too.....Crafters Kitchen has some great tutorials to make cute little paper handbags and greeting cards.
2010 Owl Calender

Now every owl lover has to have one of these. Get organised for next year because I have found an Owl Calender you can download to save as your desktop background or you can print it off to have a hard copy calender.
Hat Stand Stitchery blocks
Vicki over at Tozz's Corner has some really cute hat stand stitchery's for your projects. Drop over to grab them. There are nine in the series.

100.....woohoooo

YES 100 FOLLOWERS.....wooohooooo......I think that's pretty exciting but I think that the freebies I put on here are worth following. I say that because I know they are all things I would like to make...even if my talents may not be in that line they are something I would like to make if I could.
I do want to say a very big THANK YOU to all the wonderful people out there who offer their talents to us and give us the freebies. It is very kind and generous of them to be willing to share them. I have accumulated so many purchased patterns over the many years and some stay unused in their packets. And, as we all know, our tastes change and then you grow out of a pattern you have never used. Soooo, A VERY BIG THANK YOU again to all the wonderful freebie givers.
Sunday, 2 August 2009
Vintage Stitchery Patterns
Vintage Transfer Finds has a heap of vintage stitchery patterns for all your stitchery projects. Lots to keep you busy.
Vintage Stitchery Patterns
Pattern Bee has some Vintage Stitchery patterns to grab for you stitchery projects.
Scrabble Tile Pendant

Make and Take have a tutorial to make a cute scrabble tile pendant. I myself brought one a little while ago from Etsy for a measly $4 AUD. But, if you have all the ingredients to make one, why not?
Bird blocks for quilts and more
Regina Grewe has free bird blocks to make quilts or whatever else you might like to sew them up into. She also has other quilt blocks that are really nice.
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Owls, owls, owls
Ohhh myyy....owls, owls, owls....love, love, love them. Take a look at Tricia-Rennea Art and all the owls freebies she has.....what a hoot I had.
Not only does she have owls but lots of other things that you will love to grab.
Not only does she have owls but lots of other things that you will love to grab.
Tennessee Ridge Prim pattern
Tennessee Ridge offers free prim patterns but each month she takes the old one down and puts up a new one. So keep checking.
Tote Bag
Imagine Fabric has a tutorial for an easy tote bag.....I have made many a tote bag and these instructions are very easy for your first tote bag.
Sunday, 26 July 2009
Cupcake Felt Purse
This is a cute little purse that would be good to teach our little girls to make. Paper and Strings gives you a pattern for a cupcake/ice-cream applique to put onto a purse.
FLICKR
I just typed in "free patterns" in the photo storage site FLICKR. You would be surprised how many came up. So take a look girls and see what you can find. Let me know if you find something you love as I haven't got all the time in the world to look at each and every one...but slowly does it...I will get there eventually. Just thought it worth mentioning.
Woody The Owl

OMG I just spotted a cute crocheted owl over at Roxycraft....who wants to make me one. I hear you all saying "me, me"....LOL....its soo cuhoot.....Woody the Owl can come live here any day.
There is also a main list of freebies to grab here.
BunnyBoo - crocheted

This is so cute. If you can crochet this is a cute little bunny....drop over to Roxycraft and whip one up.
Love Bug Stitchery
Who doesn't love a Love Bug? Pimp Stitch has a ladybug stitchery to grab if you do.
Circus Stitchery - Terrier Chore Stitchery
I just stumbled on some stitchery patterns on Flickr. They can be downloaded here if you are looking for a circus theme or some cute Terrier Chore duties for you tea-towels. I haven't seen these ones before.
Hugs & Kisses Quilt and more

Linda lum deBono has two cute quilts, a cute Christmas tree applique/stitchery pattern to grab. I like how she did the tree with applique and stitchery on the tea-towel.
Pleated Tote Bag
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Wrislet clutch purse

I just found another wristlet purse over at U-handblog to make without using a zipper. This a cute way to add a bracelet to the purse to give it a bit more bling factor.

Lisa also has a lined grocery bag that can be folded up into a little clutch with a handle you can clip onto a wristlet.
Skirty Bag

Whip Up has a great idea to recycle those unwanted mini skirts. Not that I own one but the 2nd hand shop may have some to make this nifty looking bag.....a clever idea like the jeans bags that are used from recycled jeans.
Envelope style cosmetic purse
DIY Bag Lover has really cute way of making a cosmetic purse, especially if you don't like putting zippers in.
She also has a tutorial for a raggy tote bag....should be easy to make following the tutorial.
She also has a tutorial for a raggy tote bag....should be easy to make following the tutorial.
Wristlet
Spool has some tutorials for several things but I do like the wristlet she has to make. There are a couple of things made out of place-mats. Good way to re-purpose those place-mats you haven't been using. She has got all her tutorials in easy PDF form too which makes them great to download and save for a later day.
Friday, 24 July 2009
Stitcheries and tote bag

The Noble Wife has a few different stitcheries and also a tote bag and quilt pattern to grab. I love the tote stitchery.
Kitchen Sticheries
Posie Gets Cozy has some cute stitcheries you could use on your teatowels with a cute kitchen theme.
Clay Owl
4 Crazy Kings has a cute tutorial for clay owls....these are so cute...just gotta love owls....and they do look easy...although saying it and doing it are two different things for me...LOL...but I am really going to have to try these.
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Shower Cap
Now it was funny that I have come across this tutorial for a shower cap as I was just thinking yesterday I would make one up without a pattern...but here you go....a tutorial pops up over at Sew Delish.
Monday, 20 July 2009
Thread Catcher with a difference
Sue Daley Designs has a lovely thread catcher to make...I myself think this is a great basket for all sorts of bits and bobs.
Friday, 17 July 2009
Owl Buttons
Okay who wants to make owl buttons? The Clay Store have a tutorial which looks easy...but....I have never tried making anything like with polymer clay and am a bit chicken to start....or should I say owly.....but I would love some...they would be so cooowwwlll....hoot, hoot!!
Applique Owl
The Cottage At Frog Creek has a cute owl applique which she has put on a girls skirt....but you could put it on a lot of things.
Blog Backgrounds
Another source for some lovely backgrounds can be found over at Ivy's. I know I can't help myself with the backgrounds. I love changing them often. There are so many terrific backgrounds I can't resist.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009

Free Quilting has a pattern you can make a travelers pillow bag...now I love this idea...when hubby and I travelled to the States for 3 months I took my own pillow..I just sleep better with my own pillow...I didn't even think to make a bag for it...I had to cart it under my arm.
This is a great idea.....stitch a greeting card. Prick and Stitch Is My Craft has some stitchery and instructions on how to make greeting cards using a simple stitchery for the front of the card. This sounds simple enough and would make a lovely change from the norm.
Alphabet for stitcheries

Renee of Sibling Craftery has a alphabet for you to use in your stitchery and embroidery work. Go grab it and personalise your craft projects.
Ohh and go HERE for a list of her freebies list....there are some OWLS there too....hoot hoot~!!
Skull embroidered pincushion

aghhhhh me matey's.....for all you pirate and skull lovers out there...Urban Threads have a skull stitchery you can grab and turn into a pincushion.
Folding Fabric

Okay so this is not a real fun subject but take a look at how neat and organised Sew Diva Diane is. How good would this be to have your fabric nicely folded and put away in your cupboard. She say she does this for fabric that is less than a yard. I think its a great idea but I don't know if I like the idea of how long it would take me to get my containers organised...aghhhh
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Dilly Bag
Lurline's Place has a nice tutorial on how to make a drawstring dilly bag....jump on over and have a look.
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Sew Sweet Satchel
Lazy Girl Designs has a free pattern for a little satchel type bag called Sew Sweet Satchel. There is also a tote bag, hospital gown and yo-yo tutorial.
Quick cute bookmark
Polka Dot Pineapple has a quick cute bookmark tutorial to snap up. You could whip these up real quick.
She also has a cute floral pin/brooch tutorial to follow and make up a few brooches.
She also has a cute floral pin/brooch tutorial to follow and make up a few brooches.
Quilt as you go method
A quilt as you go method that might help us who struggle with the huge quilts on a domestic sewing machine. Julia's Place as a tutorial that might interest you.
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Fabric Beaded Bracelet
Make It and Love It has a nifty idea to jazz up some beads and make a cute bracelet or necklace with fabric covered beads....you could even make bag handles for your totes/bags....hey I can see some cute owl fabric used to make myself a cute bracelet.
Owl softie

Yes another Owl.....but it is sooo cahoote....come on, you cant say you don't just want to whip one up right now...and while you're at it make two and send one to me...hehehehe...fly over to Mels Own Place and grab the tutorial.
Blog Backgrounds
Leelou blogs offering free backgrounds. Now this one was a bit different to load the background. Instead of actually just creating a "new gadget" you had to remove your template html code and replace it....was a bit worried at first..LOL
Diaper Bag

Take a look at this great Diaper Bag over at the Moda Bake Shop....or you could use it for us crazy crafters who need to cart everything with them..lol
Fabric Bowl

Another great fabric bowl idea....another one I will have to try.
Here is a picture of one that Talin has made.
Recylced Magazine Baskets

How About Orange blog has a brilliant way to use up any unwanted magazines and into something so useful. Take a look at these recycled magazine baskets and let me know how you go if you make some up
Softies
Q.D. Patooties has a heap of different softies to make up for free. Go take a look. She has an owl too...hoot, hoot!!! Hot Diggity Dog is a cutie and also Wimbley the Anime Bear.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Blog Backgrounds
Another great blog offering free backgrounds is My Blog Makeover. Jump over for and grab a new background.
Monday, 6 July 2009
Owl Bookmark
Wee Folk Art have a cute owl book mark you could whip up quite easily....take a look he is so cute. Take a look at her cute owl doorstop too. You will also find some free applique patterns here.
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Pretty purse pincushion
You have to jump over to Nutmeg Designs and take a look at this cute tutorial to make a pretty purse pincushion....every girl needs one of these.
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Pincushions
Quilts A Lot has a couple of tutorials to make pincushions. The biscornu and a pinwheel pincushion look fairly quick to whip up.
Friday, 26 June 2009
Cute monkey

Lavinia has this cute little monkey that would whip up really quickly for you experienced crocheters.
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Bag Tags
Kelly over at I Have A Notion has a great tutorial to make luggage bag tags....take a look at how easy she makes it look.
Lots of Links
There are a lot of different links to be found at Crafty Links. I haven't tried any of these in particular so if you find something on here that you have done and think its worthwhile please let me know so I can put it up as a separate link.
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Zippered quilted toiletry bag
Joy has a quilted zippered toiletry bag tutorial which is very clear to follow. Take a look over at Joys Patch to make it.
HoOt ThE OwL
For a short time Robyn has a great Owl freebie to grab....you can download the PDF for the pattern and tutorial...she has made it all so easy....I love it.
Needlecase
Kaaren from The Painted Quilt has a lovely needlecase tutorial to follow....hey, we can never have enough needlecases, can we? hehehe
Saturday, 20 June 2009
Owl Stitchery
Andrea Zuills has a free Owl stitchery that is soooo cute...definately something I will have to do up soon.
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Tote handbag
Yes another tote bag tutorial but I like the fabrics in this one...so I think I need some...dont you...LOL...jump over to Imagine Fabric Blog and take a look at this tote bag.
Hexagon Sewing Caddy

Connecting Threads has a nice easy sewing caddy to make up using hexagons that are paper pieced on the front. Definately a must do.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Blog Backgrounds
Just to remind you that there are lots of great free blog backgrounds, blinkies etc out there. Another freebie blog I just came across is Daisy Gray Design.
Graphics, buttons, and more
Mandie over at A Life In The Craft Lane has a heap of graphics, buttons and printables to grab...lots of nice prim ones too....well done to Mandie.
Quilt As You Go
A great tutorial for the "quilt as you go" method. I really want to try this soon as quilting on a domestic machine really gets difficult with large quilts.
Beaded Bauble

For anybody out there who wants to learn to bead here is a terrific tutorial to bead a bauble...what great pressies or deocrations for the Christmas Tree.
Sunday, 14 June 2009
P&B Textiles have a few freebies...I like the cute backpack. There are quilts and a hat pincushion. Go grab a few.
Saturday, 13 June 2009
Janome has a lot of freebies to take adavantage of. I noticed a nice handbag called "Perfect Purse" which I have downloaded the pattern. There was also fabric baskets to use for storing your bits and bobs. Take a look around and if you see anything you like let me know so I can point it out on this post.
Fabric Cupcakes

Quick Quilts has a free pattern for fabric cupcakes...now these are the only cupcakes I should be touching...lol
Friday, 12 June 2009
Lined zippered boxy pouch
For a nifty zippered boxy pouch tutorial jump over to Projects By Jane. This would be a good pencil case I think.
Fabric Bowl

Imagine Fabric Blog has a great tutorial for a fabric bowl....this looks really easy to make and another one I must try soon.
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Old Glory Stocking
Sweetpeas Primitives has a great prim pattern called Old Glory Stocking..go grab it now prim lovers.
Prim Bunny
Kim from Prims by Kim has another great prim bunny to grab....for all those prim lovers go have a look and download it quick.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Pincushion Trio
Better Homes and Gardens have pincushion trio to grab...we could whip these up pretty easily.
Monday, 8 June 2009
Dog and frog applique
There is a really cool dog called Baxter and a frog applique pattern over at Amy Bradley designs to grab.
Gift Bags made from junk mail
What a great way to use your junk mail after you have sussed out the bargains of course...lol...you could also use cheap gift wrapping paper to make these great gift bags.
Sunday, 7 June 2009
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