Beaded Earrings Free Tutorial

Oh what a grand find. There's a ton more free tutorials at BeadsMagic but here is the link to the earrings pictured above. [link]

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Summer Nightgown Project

I can't wait to try out this idea. A summer nightgown, and I need two, one for each daughter. These are like pillowcase pajamas but a take off from that idea. The tutorial is shared by Everyday Chaos. [link]

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Ear Vines - Free Pattern

Craftsy is an online community with online classes. Most of them are provided for a fee. However, you can find some free tutorials as well as patterns, projects and workshops. The Ear Vines is one of those freebies you can find. [link]

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Sewn Owl Tutorial

These three little owl friends are so wise in their muted purple and green color. The pattern tutorial for them comes from EfemeraInk. You can make your own in whatever colors you consider to be wise. [link]

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Four Fold Envelope

These origami envelopes are made from four different papers with one fold each. You can make them in a variety of sizes. The tutorial was posted on Cut Out + Keep by Copernicus. [link] Upon seeing these, I thought it would be a great teacher gift with a little Post It Note pad inside. Or even a cute folio for a CD or DVD.

Looking for paper to get started with?
Coordinated Paper Sets

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Bed Warmer

This is definitely my next project - like tomorrow. I was searching for some kind of bed warmer. We have been hitting the reusable hand warmers I have since the weather turned cold. I was thinking tonight, it would be great to have something similar for the bed. Thanks to Make it Do, I found a tutorial for Cozy Bed Warmers. [link]

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Zip-it Coin Purse

Oh me, Oh my a zipper and a ribbon. Yeap, that's what Craft Passion used to make these coin purses. So clever, so smart. Reading through the tutorial, I still am not sure I have how it's done. You know you want to take a look, here is the link. [link]

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Flower Pot Holder

Delights-Gems offers a free crochet tutorial for these colorful pot holders. I tend to crochet washcloths when we take long car trips but I think this will be my new go to crochet project. [link]

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Tote Bag Tutorial Round-Up

I’ll admit it, I have a few weaknesses and tote bags happen to be one of them. I have totes inside of totes, I have free totes, store bought totes, crafted totes and sewn totes. I have designated totes for bible study and meetings and kids stuff – I seem to have a definite affliction when it comes to totes. So, to enable my weakness a bit further, here is a round-up of free tote patterns.

 I Am Momma Hear me Roar [link]

 Multi pocket Urban Tote from Bag 'n-telle [link]

Multi-pocket tote from Martha Stewart [link]

Six pocket tote from Better Homes and Gardens [link]

Tool Tub Tote from Sew4home [link]

Button tote from Creative Maven [link]

Denim tote with leather handles from Between the Lines [link]

Cinch it tote from All People Quilt [link]

Fold Away Shopping Tote from Crafty Ady [link]

Organize Tote Basket from 2 little hooligans [link]

Bagsket Tutorial from Foofanagle [link]

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Sew a Penguin

The Purl Bee offers a tutorial/pattern for these cute penguins. [link]

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Crochet Kaleidoscope Hot Pads Pattern: Free

A free pattern for Kaleidoscope hot pads from Cylinda Mathews on Ravelry. [link]

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Knitting Needle Case Pattern - Free

Connecting Threads shares a free pattern for a knitting needle case. This is handy, useful and I love the colors they used in the sample. I am definitely adding this to my to do list. [link]

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Free Scrubbie Tutorial

Scrubbies! Make a ton of these and keep a stash of them. They make easy quick gifts for family and friends as well as hostess gifts. Use them in the kitchen or bath. Thanks to Ravelry for the free tutorial. [link]

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Zest Tote Bags - Free Pattern

Jo-Ann's offers a free pattern to create these tote bags. This is a great weekend project with a skill level of 2 meaning some experience is necessary. [link]

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Felt Ornaments - Free PDF Pattern

Adorable! Download your pdf pattern from Stumbles & Stitches. [link]

more very cute ornament pictures shown as well!

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Crochet Christmas Stockings

Ralvery offers a free crochet pattern for these colorful stockings. [link]

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Wristlet :: Free Tutorial

What a cute wristlet and free tutorial. You can find the information at JavaJem's [link] It includes great instructions and lots of in progress photos.

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