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Free Scrappy Star Lap Quilt Pattern: Tropical Breeze

dailycraft — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:26 +0000

This free scrappy star lap quilt pattern from McCall’s Quilting is perfect for those who want to make a lovely quilt that fits any DIY decor. This pretty pastel free lap quilt pattern is ideal for anyone who likes to add a lot of color in their quilting. Designed by Toby Preston and both remade and machine quilted by Tricia Camp, this quilt would make great use of any of the batik quilt fabric textures in your stash. You could even make a more dynamic version of this finished quilt by selecting 1930′s contemporary quilt prints for a more traditional look. The intermediate level finished quilt is a great touch to any room or space.

Would you like to make a stunning quilt like this one for yourself or for a friend?

Link: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Tropical_Breeze_FREE_Scrappy_Star_Lap_Quilt_Pattern?bc=c
Source: McCall’s Quilting

Scrapbook How To: Gesso Brick Technique

dailycraft — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:56 +0000

This free scrapbook how to from Creating Keepsakes magazine shows you how to create the look of a gesso brick. Perfect for your scrapbooking layouts, this technique creates a brick background that works well for travel layouts or really any scrapbooking page that needs a little bit extra pizazz. The rough look of a brick texture is a great way to fill white space without being too distracting to the center of the layout. The finished look as shown here also has a luscious sparkling appeal that helps the look pop right off of the page. You won’t believe how much dimension this will add to your designs.

Where would you choose to use this textural scrapbooking element?

Link: http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/Scrapbook_How_To__Gesso_Brick_Technique?bc=c
Source: Creating Keepsakes

Free Scrapbooking Download: Calendar Download

dailycraft — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:58 +0000

This free scrapbooking download from Creating Keepsakes magazine is perfect for adding the touch of time to your scrapbooking layouts. Should you choose to use this modern calendar download in your layouts, it would be a great accent piece to highlight certain dates. Another great use for this calendar is to print it and frame it to keep in your office or family space. You can even embellish the frame with personal touches to “femme” this manly looking calendar up like floral accents or neon buttons from the craft store. This would also make a good scrapbooking download to add to a Father’s Day present

Where would you use this beautiful scrapbook download?

Link: http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/Scrapbook_Your_Memories_with_this_Free_Calendar_Download?bc=c
Source: Creating Keepsakes magazine

Free Sewing Pattern: Card Shark

dailycraft — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:48 +0000

This free sewing pattern from Sew It All magazine is perfect for standing out from the crowd when you hand out business cards. This clever business card holder is perfect for those who want a creative, customized way to hold their cards when going out to special events like networking sessions. This beautiful free sewing pattern only uses a few pieces of fabric to come together and would make a great gift for a new college graduate. Imagine customizing one of these business card holders and adding a monogram to welcome a new college grad into the business world. This could also be a wonderful “just because” gift for someone in the job market to give them that extra push of confidence. This could also work for the busy stay-at-home mom who needs to hand out “Mommy” cards at the playground.

Would you use this adorable business card holder?

Link: http://www.sewitallmag.com/articles/Card_Shark?bc=c
Source: Sew It All magazine

Free Quilt Pattern: Plus Signs

dailycraft — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:28 +0000

This free quilt pattern from Quilters Newsletter is designed by Pam Rocco and is the perfect freebie to decorate your home with. If you’re a fan of an easy quilt pattern that uses lots of brightly-colored quilt fabrics to create a powerful look, there is no need to look further than this beautiful quilt pattern! Filled with stunning color variations and an architectural look, the lines in this freebie quilt pattern are enough to make anyone smile. This quilt would be inviting for a child’s bedroom or even if for a guest room. This quilt pattern would also make a great gift for someone in your life with eccentric or bright personal style. If you have a friend or family member who is always marching to the beat of their own drum, this free quilt pattern might be the perfect gift for their next birthday!

Do you like to keep all of the quilts you make or do you prefer to give them as gifts?

Link: http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/articles/Free_Quilt_Pattern_Plus_Signs?bc=c
Source: Quilters Newsletter

Free Scrapbooking Download: Free Word Bubbles

dailycraft — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:04 +0000

This free scrapbooking download from Creating Keepsakes magazine is perfect for creating a scrapbooking layout filled with memories. Each of these beautiful scrapbooking bubbles are perfect for making your scrapbooking pages “speak” to you. Add captions to your favorite scrapbooking photos for a quirky but unique look. You could even use these caption bubbles as a way of adding journaling touches to your pages. You may even want to use these little bubbles as a way of adding details such as time of the year or the date to special scrapbooking layouts.

Where would you choose to use these adorable scrapbooking downloads?

Link: http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/Scrapbook_Your_Memories_with_these_Free_Word_Bubbles?bc=c
Source: Creating Keepsakes

Free Quilt Block Pattern: Godey

dailycraft — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:25 +0000

This free quilt block pattern from Quilters Newsletter magazine is perfect for showcasing your favorite large-scale prints. This quilt block is also the perfect stash busting quilt pattern for any quilter looking to really do justice to their fabrics. This beautiful quilt block really helps to bring the fabric to the forefront – not just the lovely design displayed in the block. You could use this unique quilt block pattern as the center block in a quilt design of your own or you could even work this lovely block into a table top for a beautiful table design. This beautiful quilt block is from Quilters Newsletter’s 50 Best Patchwork Blocks 2005. You can find other staff pick quilt blocks in the June/July 2013 issues of Quilters Newsletter magazine.

Do you like to work on quilt blocks or prefer to work on full quilt patterns?

Link: http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/articles/Free_Block_Pattern_Godey?bc=c
Source: Quilters Newsletter

Free Easy Lap Quilt Pattern: Sassy Simplicity

dailycraft — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:02 +0000

This free easy lap quilt pattern from McCall's Quilting magazine is perfect for creating a fun and cheerful look that will compliment any space. Based on a design by Sarah Maxwell and Dolores Smith, the finished lap quilt version is 68 1/2" square and perfect for decorating with in any space. Just think about how lovely this finished quilt pattern would look laying across the couch in the family room or folded up as a special touch for the guest room! This type of easy quilt pattern is perfect for any quilter as the finished product creates a universally attractive design. While some quilts attract different quilters - some like log cabin quilts while others are more attracted to more modern quilt patterns - this quilt is so simple that it's hard to not love it! What type of quilt patterns do you like to work on or just admire? Link: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/quickquilts/articles/Sassy_Simplicity_FREE_Quick_and_Easy_Lap_Quilt_Pattern?bc=c Source: McCall's Quilting

Free Sewing Technique: Mastering the Challenge of Sewing Knit Fabrics

dailycraft — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:26 +0000

This free sewing technique from Sew News magazine will show you how to sew with knit fabrics. For many sewers (and quilters!) knit fabrics can cause a slew of sewing problems due to their stretch. While it can be hard to sew a knit fabric with a little give, each of the sewing techniques shared in this article will help. Whether you have a conventional sewing machine or an overlook sewing machine, you’ll be able to make quick work of any knit fabric in your stash or at the fabric store. While an overlook sewing machine is ideal for sewing knit fabrics, a conventional machine gives you the option to play around with stitches – from a straight stitch to a small zigzag stitch that will give the seam more of a stretch to accommodate your fabric choice.

What are your favorite sewing projects to make using knit fabrics?

Link: http://www.sewnews.com/articles/Mastering_the_Challenge_of_Sewing_Knit_Fabrics?bc=c
Source: Sew News

Fry Box Favor: Free Paper Craft Project

dailycraft — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:26 +0000

Sick of packaging party favors in bags and boxes like you always do? This cute and original favor idea from Creating Keepsakes is the solution! Taking the classic fast food packaging for fries, the folks over at CK have created a download to hold and show off little goodies! This basic template and clever project can be easily adapted for any party or occasion… just choose corresponding paper and embellishments! No more digging through all the treat bags to be sure they get their favorite flavor or tearing open their goody bags before they’ve even left the party – the little ones can see their treats right in the box!

What do you like to give as party favors?

Source: Creating Keepsakes
Link: http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/fry_box_download

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