Snowman In A Basket E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just LOVE the next stitchery that Sue Allemand has on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog. It's a stitchery picture for the most adorable snowman in a basket as well as two small snowman ornaments. I hope you enjoy Sue's e-pattern.

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

SNOWMAN IN A BASKET

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: We LOVE our customers so much -- that here's another FREE cutie pattern for ya! Two in one day!!! SNOWMEN IN A BASKET pattern includes instructions for making the framed stitchery as well as the mini snowmen ornaments!! The mini snowmen have cute polymer clay noses and seed bead eyes! They're adorable on a tree!! You could even make the stitchery into a little pillow ornament if you wish! Have fun stitching up these cuties!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

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A Fabric Easter Basket Free Tutorial For You By Amy of nanaCompany

How would you like to create an ultra cute fabric basket that was intended for Easter, but could be used all year long?  If you'd like to check out  the fabric Easter basket tutorial that Amy has on her nanaCompany blog.  A tisket....a tasket..... your own special basket....

:: a fabric Easter basket tutorial for you

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Amy of nanaCompany.

Here's what Amy had to say about her tutorial: This little fabric basket could be useful and charming year-round, but it's perfect at Easter and is happiest when filled with candy. Disclaimer: While sewing this, my second basket, I realized that I should never be telling anyone how to sew anything. Seriously! But go ahead ~ give it a try...

Amy's Bio - Hi, my name is Amy. I live in a small house near the ocean in Los Angeles with my three children and my awesome husband. We are a lively family but we live very quietly ~ I can honestly say that all five of us are homebodies, looking forward to returning home whenever we go out. But the fun thing I've discovered while looking through my camera these past years, is that there is a lot of beauty in our "everyday." And I'm looking forward to sharing with you my life as I create and explore new ways to find that beauty.

Completely self-taught in everything, I am a "see it- do it" kind of girl. And I love trying new things. Maybe someday I'll have a real style, but for now I love vintage and modern, girly and clean, and everything in between.

Copyright © 2011-2012- All Rights Reserved - Amy of nanaCompany.

Please visit Amy's nanaCompany blog at http://nanacompany.typepad.com, her nanaCompany Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanacompany, and her Flickr stream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/nanacompany/

Vintage Bike Basket Free Tutorial by Christie Hurst of A Lemon Squeezy Home

If you love adorable vintage bike baskets you'll want to check out the Vintage Bike Basket Tutorial by Christie Hurst.  Enjoy your bike ride.

Vintage Bike Basket Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Christie of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Here's what Christie had to say about her tutorial:   Remember my son's Bike Basket I made? You can see that version by clicking here: D's Bike Basket Tutorial.

I remember finishing his, and thinking how pretty it could be for a girl with a few changes. So I re-designed the entire thing to fit an adult vintage style bike. *This basket actually fits my son's child size bike, so it doesn't even have to be only for an adult bike!
Please respect Christie's TERMS OF USE: Unless stated otherwise, you may use any of the items or tutorials I post for personal use. If you are wanting to sell items made from my tutorials, please ask me for permission!

If you make and post anything that I came up with, please post a link to my blog. If you sell any items on my website that was my idea, then you must post a link giving me credit (after asking permission to sell first).

Just give credit where it is due! Happy crafting!

Copyright © 2012- All Rights Reserved - Christie of Lemon Squeezy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonsqueezyshop. Please visit her A Lemon Squeezy Home blog at http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/

Bike Basket Free Tutorial by Christie Hurst of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Looking for a cute way to decorate a bike basket? If you are then check out Christie Hurst's Bike Basket Tutorial. Enjoy.

Bike Basket: Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Christie Hurst of A Lemon Squeezy Home 

Here's what Christie had to say about her tutorial:  This was post I wrote for Kate’s Ruffle Series a few weeks ago.  I know I’ve done a couple variations of bike baskets (check the tutorial archives), but I’m kind of in love with bike baskets.  I love how they are so convenient and practical, but can be totally cute at the same time.  But having recently stopped by Walmart and seeing the price tags of bike baskets, you could easily make your own for much cheaper!  This time I wanted to keep it really simple—a project that can easily be done in an hour or less.  And since ruffles are such a beautiful compliment to so many items, I thought a ruffle would be perfect to liven up this bike basket.

Please respect Christie's TERMS OF USE: Unless stated otherwise, you may use any of the items or tutorials I post for personal use. If you are wanting to sell items made from my tutorials, please ask me for permission!

If you make and post anything that I came up with, please post a link to my blog. If you sell any items on my website that was my idea, then you must post a link giving me credit (after asking permission to sell first).

Just give credit where it is due! Happy crafting!

Copyright © 2012- All Rights Reserved - Christie Hurst of Lemon Squeezy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonsqueezyshop. Please visit her A Lemon Squeezy Home blog at http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/

Lunch Bag Free Tutorial by Ayumi of Pink Penquin

I know I've mentioned a few times that I LOVE totes and can never get enough of them.  Ayumi of Pink Penguin's Lunch Bag tote is definitely one I'm going to make as it has a drawstring cover that can be pulled to hide whatever it is you have in your tote. What a great idea!

Tutorial: Lunch Bag

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog.

Here's what Ayumi had to say about her tutorial: Thank you for encouraging me to write up a tute on this lunch (bento box) bag! I really like this bag pattern because this bag, measuring approximately 9"(width) x 7 1/2"(hight w/o handles) x 5 1/2" (depth), can be used not only for bento boxes of any kind but also for carrying little crafty projects like yarn + needles. It has a cover inside that can give nice privacy for whatever in there and the cover can also prevent it from getting dusty in a windy day. It is much sturdier and larger than the fabric basket, so if you found that your fabric basket was too small or too floppy as a gift bag, this might be a good alternative..?!

Please respect Ayumi's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are for personal use only.  Commercial use of my tutorials and pictures in my tutorials or the creation of similar tutorials is prohibited without my permission.  Products made from my tutorials are intended for personal use only.   Commercial use of products made from my tutorials are prohibited without my permission.

For more of Ayumi's terms of use please visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of her Pink Penguin blog.

Ayumi's Bio - Since childhood, my life has been filled with fascination of creating things from scratch.My interests in crafts are broad: I have enjoyed making soap and cosmetics, sewing, creating miniature foods, cooking, digital-scrapbooking and so forth.

I grew up in Japan and moved to the U.S. in 2003. I take advantage of being bilingual in terms of acquiring materials from both Japanese and American shops and snatching nice ideas from craft books in both languages.

I love it when my handmade crafts are enjoyed by others.  I hope my crafts on my blog can find someone who enjoys and finds use of them.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog.   Please visit Ayumi's Pink Penguin blog at http://ayumills.blogspot.com/ and her Ayumills Etsy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ayumills . Her Ayumills Flickr Photostream is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ayumills/.

Organizer Basket Free Tutorial by Ayumi of Pink Penquin

I just love organizers of all shapes and sizes. If you do too then you'll be happy to know that Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog has another wonderful tutorial showing you how to make a small organizer basket. Enjoy!

12 Gifts of Christmas Blog Hop: Organizer Basket Tutorial

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog.

Here's what Ayumi had to say about her tutorial:  Not ready to think about Christmas yet? Me neither, but we know it will come before we know it! Jennifer picked this perfect timing to get this rolling so that we have plenty of time to whip up gifts! It's been over a year since I last posted a tutorial, so I was a bit nervous writing this up, although it is probably the easiest project among all sewing tutes I have ever written, hehe. Hopefully I took enough pictures so that the visual will help you through! If you have any questions about this tute, you know you can contact me anytime! Ok, here you go!

Please respect Ayumi's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are for personal use only.  Commercial use of my tutorials and pictures in my tutorials or the creation of similar tutorials is prohibited without my permission.  Products made from my tutorials are intended for personal use only.   Commercial use of products made from my tutorials are prohibited without my permission.

For more of Ayumi's terms of use please visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" page of her Pink Penguin blog.

Ayumi's Bio - Since childhood, my life has been filled with fascination of creating things from scratch.My interests in crafts are broad: I have enjoyed making soap and cosmetics, sewing, creating miniature foods, cooking, digital-scrapbooking and so forth.

I grew up in Japan and moved to the U.S. in 2003. I take advantage of being bilingual in terms of acquiring materials from both Japanese and American shops and snatching nice ideas from craft books in both languages.

I love it when my handmade crafts are enjoyed by others.  I hope my crafts on my blog can find someone who enjoys and finds use of them.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog.   Please visit Ayumi's Pink Penguin blog at http://ayumills.blogspot.com/ and her Ayumills Etsy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ayumills . Her Ayumills Flickr Photostream is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ayumills/.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #16, #17, #18, #19, and #20

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #16, #17, #18, #19, and #20:

Idea #16 - Felted balls for the kids.



Felting With Children
Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Ilana (Helen) Pengelly of Deeplyfelt.com .

Idea #17 - Quilted baskets for your family and friends.

Quilted Basket

Copyright © 2009 -  Written By Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio.

Idea #18 - Fabric covered basket decoration for your family and friends.

Fabric Covered Round Basket

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals.

Idea #19 - Textured heart for jewelry lovers.

Textured Heart Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - Written By Joy Funnell of Joy Funnell - Unique Handmade Jewellery.

Idea #20 - Creative embroidery and embellished bag for lovers of beautiful needlework.

Embellished Bag 

Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Susan McClaren of Contemplating My Needle and Thread blog at http://susimac.blogspot.com.

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas #21, #22, #23, #24, and #25.

Baby Blanket Gift Set - Part 1 and 2 Free Tutorials by Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits

Are you looking for an adorable baby shower gift? If you are then you'll be happy to know that  Jessica Levitt has two wonderful tutorials on her Juicy Bits blog showing you how to make a baby blanket, bib, burp cloths, and onsie.

84: baby blanket gift set - part 1

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.

85: baby blanket gift set - part 2

Copyright © 2009 - Written By Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorials:   I've decided to do this tutorial in two parts, because I have a feeling I'm going to get pretty wordy and I don't want it to be "the post that never ends." So this first part is how to make the blanket and part 2 is how to make the bib, burp cloths, and onsie.

I think this makes a really great baby shower gift. It's personal and homemade, but still elegant and doesn't take as long as a whole baby quilt.

There are, of course, a million different ways this could be done...I'll give you my reasoning as I go along and you can decide for yourself if you agree.

Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials and e-patterns are the copyright of Jessica Levitt and are for personal use only.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits.  Jessica is a mom, sewer, crafter and designer.

Please visit her Juicy Bits blog @ http://www.juicy-bits.typepad.com/.

Quilted Basket Free Tutorial by Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio

Have you ever wanted to make a colorful quilted basket?  If you have,  then you'll be happy to know that Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio has a wonderful tutorial on her Geta's Quilting Studio blog showing you how to make a delightful quilted basket.  I'm definitely going to make one.

Tutorial - quilted basket

Copyright © 2009 -  Written By Geta Grama of Romanian Quilt Studio.

Here's what Geta had to say about her tutorial:   I am in love with quilts and little baskets. So in the last months I made a few quilted baskets !  Here it is a tutorial for you, I hope the instructions and pictures are clear and my English is not too bad !  Happy sewing !

Please respect Geta's TERMS OF USE:  I am more than happy to share my tutorials with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my tutorials to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please link to my tutorials on my Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Geta Grama of  Romanian Quilt Studio. Geta is  a passionate quilter living in Romania.

Please visit her Romanian Quilt Studio at http://romanianquiltstudio.com/ , her Geta's Quilting Studio blog at http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/, and her Geta's Quilting Studio Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/getagrama .

Shabby Chic Wall Flower Basket Free E-Pattern From Brenda Greenwalt of Lillie Mae's Crafts

Do you love decorating for the Fall? If you do, then you'll be happy to know that Brenda Greenwalt has created yet another  free e-pattern on her Lillie Mae's Crafts website for a fall flower basket.

Shabby Chic Wall Flower Basket

Copyright © 2010 - Written By Brenda Greenwalt of Lillie Mae's Crafts.

Here's what Brenda had to say about her e-pattern: I absolutely love the way this basket turned out. I had a wall basket that I was going to paint, then decided to cover. The basket pictured is covered with an old bed skirt purchased at a thrift store and then stained with the recipe which is included in the pattern. You'll be amazed at how easy this pattern is.


Please respect Brenda's TERMS OF USE: All of my craft patterns are copyrighted. You may create a reasonable amount of items from my patterns for craft fairs, bazaars, craft malls, and auctions as long as you give Lillie Mae's Crafts credit for the design. You MAY NOT mass produce items from my patterns.  Copying for any reason at all is strictly prohibited. You DO NOT have permission to alter them in any way. No wholesaling of items made from my patterns. My patterns are not to be shared or redistributed in any form without my express permission. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at lilliemaescrafts@yahoo.com

Copyright © 2007 - 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Brenda Greenwalt of Lillie Mae's Crafts.

Please visit Brenda's Crafting With Lillie Mae's blog at http://lilliemaes.blogspot.com/ and her Lillie Mae's Crafts website at http://www.lilliemaescrafts.com .