P & B Textiles … many free quilt patterns

February 21, 2008 at 6:39 am | In ATC, Crafts, Free Patterns, Handcraft, Handwork, Quilt, Sewing | Leave a Comment

P&B Textiles has 8 new quilt patterns up for their 2008 fabrics… oooww…lovely!  Their free quilt pattern page has patterns that are available back to 2004.  There’s also a pattern for a reversible wrap-around skirt.   Look for an “easy Trip Around Baltimore quilt“…While you are there have a look at the quilts on the gallery page… wonderful!

Well, I’m Finally Trying It

February 16, 2008 at 11:05 am | In Handcraft, Handwork, Spindling, Spinning | Leave a Comment

I got out both my Bossie Midi and my Prelude and decided to give the Icelandic a try.  It’s definitely different from the others, but I’m finding I can spin smaller singles.  There are three different colors to the Icelandic on the spindle.. The deep gray/black is what I am spinning on my Prelude.. The browns are still waiting to be washed and carded..

The grey/black is working up wonderfully on the Prelude.  The single is much easier to work into a smaller thread.  I have no idea what will be made with this thread.  It seems to have an itchiness that makes me wonder about anything touching the skin.  Perhaps a cardigan or vest that will be worn over something else.

Click on the pics and it will take you much larger pics on my Flickr site…

Freshisle Fibers (free patterns)

February 12, 2008 at 8:06 am | In Dye Works, Free Patterns, Handcraft, Handwork, Knit | 1 Comment

Freshisle Fibers …WatermelonThis process of illusion knitting is a fascination for me.  I have not tried it and probably will not try it for a while, but for those of you who cannot get enough of it, here is a link many free patterns.

This page is just one of several that you will enjoy on the Freshisle Fibers site.  Did you know that  Suffolk wool (amazing to me) does not felt easily so your finished project is machine washable… and how ’bout these socks!  I love it!  This yarn is a single ply yarn called Watermelon..

Have a look…

Nauvoo 1st Annual Quilt Festival

February 9, 2008 at 11:33 am | In Announcements, Crafts, Handcraft, Handwork, Needlework, Quilt | 1 Comment
Nauvoo 1st Annual Quilt Festival

I got an email from Brad Baker this morning announcing the First Annual Nauvoo Quilt Festival.  Their web site with all the information regarding registration, vendors, lodging, schedules also has links that will give you an inside look at the historic town of Nauvoo, Illinois.   

Have a look…

Knitting Daily.com (ezine, free knit,felt & crochet patterns)

February 8, 2008 at 8:53 am | In Crafts, Crochet, Felting, Free Patterns, Handcraft, Handwork, Knit | 2 Comments
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fearlessbadge120.jpgAn excerpt from a press release from Interweave Press……”Loveland, Colo., June 20, 2007: Interweave Press today officially unveiled KnittingDaily.com, a new online knitting community, library of free knitting, felting and crochet patterns, daily blog, and           e-newsletter for knitting and fiber enthusiasts from the publisher of Interweave Knits, Spin-Off,Knitscene, and Interweave Crochet magazines, and many best selling knitting books by the industry’s most popular and talented designers.”…

I’m only 7 months behind finding this great new ezine published by Interweave Press.  But on the bright side, there are now dozens of lovely new free patterns up… with the latest being a beautiful pair of fair isle knitted mittens called “White Witch Mitts”.  You do have to register for this site, but it is free and registration takes about 30 seconds.  What a treasure trove… everything from the beginnings of inspiration, to free patterns.. and more.

Have a look..

Jo Ann’s (free quilt patterns…lots)

February 6, 2008 at 12:02 pm | In Free Patterns, Needlework, Quilt, Sewing | 3 Comments
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© Jo Ann’sJo Ann’s has some new free quilt patterns up.  This is one that has a fresh, spring feel to it.  My DH has just now found the quilt bug…we just put one on our bed.  Looks like I will be making a few now..grin

Just Crochet.com (layette patterns)

February 1, 2008 at 9:28 am | In Crafts, Crochet, Handcraft, Handwork | Leave a Comment
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 This is a Christening Layette I have crocheted many times.  I love the look and feel of it each time I crochet it.  I have searched high and low for other christening sets that I like, but have never seemed to come across any I like as well as this one….and especially have a hard time finding a christening pattern for a boy.  Well…..

I have found them now at Just Crochet.com … just like I was looking for.  They are not free, but they are very reasonably priced.  This group with the dresses and the rompers are just as cute as a bug’s ear.. love them.  And this twin set… 

Have a look…you’ll love ‘em…

BTW… all pictures on this site are clickable…(unless I oops! and forget!)

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