I’m sharing the second of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the eighth annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for women, so this collection includes 16 crochet and knitting patterns for bags, cowls and scarves, and more for the women on your handmade … Read more
I’m sharing Osito the Polar Bear Lovey crochet pattern. This adorable lovey uses a bulky polyester yarn and it is so soft! It also works up fast. My version uses safety eyes, but I’ve included instructions if you prefer to add embroidery eyes. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added … Read more
I’m sharing the first of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the eighth annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for kids, from babies through teens, so this collection includes 18 crochet and knitting patterns for hats, toys and games, blankets, garments, and more … Read more
The Natalia Cowl is the tenth pattern in the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along. This knit cowl pattern works up quickly in two colors of plush and fleecy bulky weight polyester yarn. It’s so soft and cushy, the recipient will love wearing it! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at … Read more
Today’s Sewing Basics post is a guide to scrap quilting without a pattern. If you’re like most beginning quilters, you have a growing pile of fabric scraps in your home and you don’t know what to do with it. I’ll walk you through crumb quilting, string quilting, and other freeform ways to use up your … Read more