Eileen's Attic: Groovy Jingle Owls

Eileen's Attic: Groovy Jingle Owls

Sewing Bag

Cottonreel has what looks like a nifty sewing bag that you can carry your rulers, and more in when you are going to class or retreat. Seems easy enough to follow the instructions.

Pear Pincushion

UK lass in US has a pear pincushion pattern to share. I love these and really will make some up. I have a pattern here already to use as I made my own up a few years ago when I made a doll called Pippa and her Pear. But this is a nice shaped pear to whip up. She also has an apple too. There is also a crayon roll to store the kids crayons in. She has instructions for 16 larger crayons or 24 regulars size crayons.

Owl envelope

Rubbergob has a printable owl envelope. This is just so cute. I love it.

Owl Stitchery

Sues Tree House has a cute owl stitchery up for grabs. Fly across and snatch it up you owl lovers. There are a heap of different stitcheries there to grab too.

Knitted Slippers

PolarKnit have free patterns for slippers...all sorts of cute ones...laydbugs, piggies, plain....looks easy enough for even me to knit..lol...so how do we turn them into owls...lol...hey the have some other cute patterns there...take a look at the elf slippers...how cute.

Melly & Me Softie

Melly and Me has a cute softie freebie called Kokeshi. Go grab this cutie.

Folk Tale Friends quilt

Red Rooster has a cute quilt has a giraffe appliqued on it. Great for any child or big child for that matter who loves giraffe's.

Stitchery - Redwork

Kaaren from the Painted Quilt has a free stitchery to grab. Thanks for sharing Kaaren.

Prim Lovers Scarecrow

Quick jump across to Tennessee Ridge Primitives to grab your free prim scarecrow pattern girls.

Dishtowel Apron

My Byrd House has an easy Dishtowel Apron tutorial. She also has a lot of other freebies over there. So take a scout around and see what you find. She has a cute mouse pincushion to whip up fairly easily.

Cute Prim Annie Doll

Oh Sew Dollin has the cutest Raggedy Annie pattern to grab. She wouldn't be hard to make up as a pressie for any girl who loves Annies.

Primitive Ornaments

Jen from Homeberries has some great free primitive ornaments to make. She also has a lot of other freebies there. A lovely stitched card and a heap of prim stitcheries perfect for every season of the year or event of the year. You are sure to find something suitable for whatever project you might be making.

Knitted projects

Lots of cute little knitted projects over at Little Cotton Rabbits....little Christmas tree bears, Easter eggs, cupcakes decoration, cute little Christmas stockings.

Sweet & Spotty Needle Wallet

Cinderberry Stitches has a really cute needle wallet called Sweet and Spotty. Natalie always have lovely stitchery patterns to make them so sweet.

Cupcake Stitchery

Button Bliss have the cutest cupcake stitchery to grab. Be quick though as it is only up for a week. Lisa also has the first two Christmas decoration stitchery's up to grab.

Tablerunners

Erinn Kennedy has two free table runner patterns to grab. Lovely fresh colours and style.

Scrappy Hedgerow Blocks

Oh Fransson has a tutorial to make what she has called "Scrappy Hedgerow Blocks". She always makes such lovely quilts. So fresh and bright looking. Just love them.

Christmas Block of the Month

Angies Bits and Pieces is holding a Christmas BOM called Christmas Hodge Podge. Brought to you in 5 monthly installments (July-November), a separate file is offered with the yardage requirements for the borders, layout guides with the measurements for the background blocks, and an assembly diagram. This file will remain online (free) through November.

The Christmas Hodge Podge designs will be posted the first week of each month. Only the current month's blocks will be offered for free. Blocks from previous months will continue to be available for registered members, should you care to subscribe. It looks like we have missed July and you have to register for the free one which actually will cost you....wahhhhhh

George - Sock Monkey Cup Cozy

This is the cutest cup cozy....George the Sock Monkey can be downloaded over at Ravalry. Don't you just love it.

Owl Potholder - knitted

Fibre Gypsy has a cute knitted owl potholder to grab.

Kelbourne Woolens has knitted mittens with owls on them to grab. I can't help myself and collect these patterns in the hope that one day when I have the patience to sit and do them I could learn...LOL

Owl Printables

Scholastic Printables has a heap of owl printables....great for the kids to colour or make into. Great for applique patterns.

Owl dishcloth - knitted

For all you clever knitters I have found a cute owl dishcloth that you might like to whip and send me....LOL...seriously, drop over to Ravelry and join up to get a heap of free patterns. Its a quick sign up and then you can search for lots of goodies. I just typed in "owl" and found heaps.

Be quick - Vintage patterns

Be quick and jump across to Commercial Pattern Archive. They have thousands of vintage patterns to grab but only for a week. You have to sign in but it gives you the very easy instructions to sign in. Then go up to the top "Search" button and find heaps of patterns you can download.

Wool Felt Applique - Little Pink House

Sew, Mama, Sew has a cute tutorial showing how to make a cute little pink house using felt applique and framing it using a wooden embroidery hoop.

Owl Eye Mask - crochet

Now this is a real HOOT....and owl eye mask....this is so cool I would even use it if I could crochet it....LOL

Now she has a heap of freebies on her blog to grab. Frogs, turtles, purses, bags..take a look at the Meerkat...he is sooo cute.... And yes another OWL.

Amigurumi Owl - crochet

Wow these Amigurumi Owls are everywhere. I found another freebie over at Crochet Me. Don't you just love it....and don't you just love it when you don't really know how to crochet...LOL

Owl Socks...yes socks

Can you believe it. I have found knitted owl socks over at Dulle Griet. Come on you knitters. Lets see some owl socks happening.

Amigurumi Owl - crotchet

Yet another owl....hoo would have guessed...hoot hoot....another crochet pattern. I really do need to learn how to do these cute owls....Amber from Curls of Sunshine has a cute freebie to grab. Oh my gosh she has a heap of freebie Amigurumi patterns to grab.

Pencil Toppers

Day to Day has some cute pencil topper ideas....a Babushka Doll, cars, Christmas trees and houses. Cute ideas for the kids to give to their teachers.

Silly girl dolly

Missy Balance has this simple but cute doll pattern and I love the name....Silly Girl....its primitive and could be primmed up a lot or just kept cute...but so simple...a good first time doll pattern. There are a few other cute freebies on Missy Balance's blog too.

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.

Owl bean bag

Petit Elefant has an owl been bag to make. Another softie to add to the collection.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crayon Roll

Skip to My Lou has an easy tutorial to make a crayon roll for the kids.

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.

Stitcheries

Homeberries has some cute whimsical and prim freebie stitchery to grab.

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.

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.

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.

COOL SIGNS

Made with My Cool Signs.Net

Cool Signs allow you to create cool signs believe it or not...LOL

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.

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.

Pug Dog Stitchery

For all the Pug Dog lovers....this really is an adorable stitchery.

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

Artsy Crafty Babe has a PDF pattern to download here for a Pleated Tote Bag. She also has a really cute bag called Phoebe which I think I will have to definitely make.

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.

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.

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.

Blog Backgrounds

Another great blog for free backgrounds is One Cute Blog.

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.

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.

Blog Backgrounds

Some more cute backgrounds for your blog can be found over at My One Cute Blog.

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.

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

Dilly Bag

Lurline's Place has a nice tutorial on how to make a drawstring dilly bag....jump on over and have a look.

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.

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.

Strawberry Scissor Fobs

Marie-Jolie over at Permission to Unwind has a tutorial to make a cute strawberry scissor fob here.

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.

Blog Backgrounds

Another great blog offering free backgrounds is My Blog Makeover. Jump over for and grab a new background.

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.

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.