Crochet Patterns - Lists

I just stumbled across this great link with Free Crochet Patterns. It has a huge list of freebies for you clever crocheters.

Another great list for free Amigurumi Patterns can be found HERE. Lots of goodies.

One link led me to Crafty Expressions Little Owlie pattern. How cute.

Carrie also has a cute little owl sachet freebie. Thanks for sharing Carrie.

Pincushions

A couple of cute pincushion tutorials can be found on the Riley Blake blog. Chickens and Sprockets.

Tote Bags

Tote bag from Teresa Down Under.....another one using all charm squares is here.


Her page of tutorials can be found here....lots of different tutorials for all kinds of things.

Amazing Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern by 3 Dudes!

The Self Binding Baby Quilt (Receiving Blanket)

Scraptacular Mug Cozy

Scraptacular Cup Cozy - shared with us by Sew Much 2 Luv....thanks for sharing Karen. She has some other tutorials on her blog too. Take a look at the cute apron too.

Coco Free Bag Pattern

Chris W Designs is sharing her bag pattern called Coco. Thanks for sharing Chris.

Stringy Blocks

Another great way to use up those scraps and to get a different effect to the stringy block quilts. Fabric Therapy shows what she does.

Snowy Crochet Cowl Tutorial

Happybee Italian Crafts and Quilts: Snowy Crochet Cowl Tutorial: Dany is sharing her crocheted cowl tutorial for you clever people that crochet.

DIY Labels - Tutorial

DIY Labels - Tutorial Over at Sew Delicious - using transfer sheets.

Tote Bag with zipper pocket

Thread Head shows how she makes her tote bag with a zipper pocket. She also has a few other tutorials. I like her table-runner that she has made using some 6" star blocks.

You Zig, I'll Zag Quilt

Don't you just love the name of this - You Zig, I'll Zag....just too cute. Designed by Rebecca Silbaugh for the Moda Bake Shop.

Charm Pack Table Topper!

A Quilting Life shares the way she made a table topper from a charm pack and some ric-rac.

Kaffe Fusion Quilt

Sewing Daisies shows how she makes a quilt with a mix of fabric charm squares and crochet.

Sock Monkey

Don't ya just love Sock Monkey's!! I do. Bumble Bee Bliss shows how she makes hers.

Liquid Hand Soap/Wash

Savvy Housekeeping is sharing how she makes liquid hand soap/wash from bars of soap you may have been gifted and not using.

Sock Monkey Hat

Vintage umbrella: Sock Monkey Hat - these would be so cute to make - for all the clever ones that can knit.

Owl Potholder

!Sew WE Quilt!: Comfort and JOY with Bea and her Tutorial for Owl

Printable Christmas Gift Tags

Orange You Lucky is sharing printable Christmas Gift Tags.

Candy Cane Marbled Ornaments

Marbled Monogram Ornaments: The Cheese Thief shows how to create these effective glass marblized ornaments.

How to Weave a Paper Ball Ornament

How to Weave a Paper Ball Ornament: The Cheese Thief shows how to weave a paper ball ornament....what fun to do over the Christmas break with the kids.

Friendship Bracelets

Take yourself back to your childhood with these Friendship Bracelets.

Little girls dress tutorial and pattern

I saw this dress and thought it would be lovely for winter for a girl, even the sleeveless version with tights and very easy to do as well.    Un Petit Design  has a full tutorial and pattern on her blog.

Stitched Christmas Tree Cards

I love simplicity and these Christmas Cards over at pennydog blog are what I would find simple and effective.

Funky Fabric Birds

These fun, chubby stuffed birds in Autumn colors will be a sweet addition .....they are a perfect project for using up some fabric scraps.

Owliver

Owliver...... this little guy is hard to resist ....pop him on a shelf, sit him on a desk or simply give him to someone to love. He’s sure to be a hoot!

Rick Rack Roses

Nostalgic NeedleART: Rick Rack Roses

Festival of Trees: Folded Paper Trees

Landee See, Landee Do: Festival of Trees: Folded Paper Trees: "Landee's Festival of Trees" comes directly from Martha Stewart's latest publication Handmade Holiday Crafts .

Layla the Elephant Softie

Pattern and tutorial for making this cute Elephant softie is over at Riley Blake Designs.

Easy Folded Gift Boxes - Cosmo Cricket

Easy Folded Gift Boxes - Cosmo Cricket or by video tutorial

Selvedge Star

Sarah is sharing how she made her Selvedge Star block.

Thimble Holder Tute or Coin Purse

Thimble Holder Tute! or Coin Purse

Tutorial over at Idle Hands Empty Brain using recycled plastic from yoghurt or margarine containers.

Hello Owl Labels

Hello Owl Labels: These labels are meant to be universal... they'd also make great name tags for a party or school event.

Chevron Quilt

There is one awesome looking Chevron Quilt over at Hyacinth Quilt Designs. I imagine we could use a jellyroll to make this too.

Label Cords At Both Ends for Maximum Organization

The picture says it all, doesn't it!! What a fantastic idea to keep your cords organised and no longer have to worry about pulling out the wrong cord.

Triple Chocolate Cake

Good old fashioned chocolate, and not just one chocolate but a triple chocolate pound cake over at Country Pleasures....those who know me know I don't really like cooking but this sounds divine and not so hard to make ;-)

Cathedral Windows Quilt

Amy Gibson has a terrific easy cathedral window style baby quilt tutorial over at the Moda Bakeshop using a layer cake....she has made it into a baby size quilt but I can see this looking stunning on a queen size bed. I love this idea and how easy it seems to come together.

Scrappy Owl Block

Buzzing and Bumbling: Free Instructions for a Scrappy Owl Block: Are you wanting an easy way to make cute little owls for a quilt, pillow, place-mat, table runner or how about a panel for a bag?

Merry Christmas in a Jar

For something quick simple and cute why not re-create Kiki's ideas of Merry Christmas in a Jar.

Propeller Block

!Sew WE Quilt!: Guest Blocker with Jennifer and her Propeller Block

What a great looking block to try. Sew WE Quilt has some more great block tutorials over at her blog, so jump on over and have a look.

An update on the Propeller block - well some interesting reading anyway about it being considered an antique block. Shows a couple of ways you could make this block up into a quilt. Would look fantastic done in modern fabrics.

I really love the way Joan is using up her selvages...I have been collecting selvages for some time now and saving it for "just the right" project....not knowing what that was going to be....but now I think this could be it.....I really love how effective this looks. Joan has gotten her ideas from Instructions for the Red Zinger but has added her measurements which helps greatly.