2 Minutes Custom Made Envelopes: This short instructable is going to teach you how to make your own custom made envelopes using a super simple idea.
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller It's al...
Let's make this Valentine's Day special working on this lovely free project - a crocheted envelope to hold our love letter!
7 Easy Envelope Free Crochet Pattern Ideas – Are you looking for an easy pattern to crochet? Here are 7 Easy Envelope Free Crochet Pattern Ideas to try out. This ... Read more
How to Make Fabric Envelopes uses fabric scraps and a WTN free template to create beautifully patterned envelopes for your cards.
I have posted these little fabric envelopes before, but I decided to revamp the pattern and some of the photos before I listed ...
This knit Christmas Ornament Gift Card Envelope pattern is the perfect way to learn how to knit and to practice your tension. I call that a win!
Here is a shabby and yellowed vintage envelope for a misses’ or small women’s two-piece skirt pattern. The front of the envelope includes a description of the pattern, the amount of material required to sew the skirt and a sketch of the pattern pieces. The back of the envelope includes a sketch of the laid out pattern pieces...Read More
This knit Christmas Ornament Gift Card Envelope pattern is the perfect way to learn how to knit and to practice your tension. I call that a win!
Sewing patterns are a gateway to sewing, but first you have to get past the envelope! Here's tips for how to read a sewing pattern and avoid frustration.
Requirements: Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects 1 piece of felted wool 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of lining fabric 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 1 piece of non-woven stabilizer 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" 2" piece of 7mm ribbon Assorted 4mm and 7mm silk ribbons Assorted Perle #8 and # 12 threads Assorted stranded cottons Chenille #22 needle Milliner’s #9 needle Small button Construction; Note: Pattern includes ¼" seam allowance. 1. Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the wool felt. 2. Fold the felt into the shape of an envelope and press well. Folded envelope 3. These pressed lines form the perimeter for the embroidery. It is important to remember the ¼" seam allowance. Perimeter lines 4. Follow the stitch maps from Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects to complete the embroidery. Stitch map 4.1 Top Left-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment X - page 38 4.2 Top Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment J - page 34 4.3 Bottom Left-Hand Corner - Lid Piece 5 - page 69 4.4 Bottom Right-Hand Corner - Seam Treatment B - page 14 4.5 Center - Seam Treatment A - page 68 5. Baste the 2" ribbon to the top corner of the embroidered square to form the button loop. Button loop 6. Put the outer panel on the lining piece with right sides together. 7. Pin and sew the panels together, leaving a small opening for turning. 8. Turn the panels right side out. Gently push out the seams and press. 9. Fold the completed panels into an envelope shape and press well. 10. Slip stitch the two front seams closed. 11. Feather stitch along the stitched seams and the top edge. 12. Attach the button to the front in line with the button loop. Attached button Completed Project; Enjoy! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
This knit Christmas Ornament Gift Card Envelope pattern is the perfect way to learn how to knit and to practice your tension. I call that a win!
This knit Christmas Ornament Gift Card Envelope pattern is the perfect way to learn how to knit and to practice your tension. I call that a win!
Sewing patterns are a gateway to sewing, but first you have to get past the envelope! Here's tips for how to read a sewing pattern and avoid frustration.
Amazing Jelly Roll Quilt by 3 Guys of Arizona video tutorial by Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Ixvjje310 http://patches.typepad.com/notes_from_the_patch/2010/11/tutorial-tuesday-32-sewing-machine-cozy.html Wave Quilt from Oh, Frannson! by Elizabeth Hartman http://www.ohfransson.com/files/new-wave-quilt-4.pdf Freebies for Crafters website link: http://www.freebiesforcrafters.blogspot.com/ Free Modern Quilt Patterns from McCall's, including QAYG!! http://www.mccallsquilting.com/content_downloads/eBook2013.LR.pdf LOTS of free quilting patterns from Pat Sloan http://patsloan.typepad.com/quiltershome/freepatterns.html Pat says: Please remember I can only offer these because quilters like you also buy my books, fabric and designs from my web store, visit the advertisers on my website sidebars listen to my radio show Place Mats for Spring from MyEmbroideries.com and Pfaff http://www.pfaffusa.com/images/content/us/PFAFFSpringEnsemble.pdf http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/free-tutorial---running-in-circles-quilt-by-amanda.htm Quilt for Cancer that fits a chemotherapy chair: http://mqumag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Love_Heals_Quilt_Instructions.pdf Love Heals Quilt by Linda Evans Cox 15 minute pillow case with French seams: https://docs.google.com/file/d/1kbrmf-KT0DUbIs00_o2w59XlOE7OeFSRNRg7NpYOaOQb5uURN84Nw72QP9AK/edit?pli=1# http://www.sewnews.com/articles/Easy_Pillow_Project_with_Free_Instructions?bc=c Zippered pillow with binding Pretty, appliqued "Joy" pillow-a free machine embroidery project. 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Complete tutorial for this cute fabric basket from Buzzing and Bumbling... http://buzzingandbumbling.blogspot.com/2012/06/gift-or-storage-basket-tutorial.html Zig Zag without piecing triangles! ***************** FREE quilt and block patterns from Craftsy.com They sell individuals' patterns and give individuals 100% profit at no charge! http://link.e.newtrackmedia.com/s/ve?eli=32436527&si=a440288082&cfc=3html ******************* http://beesquarefabrics.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-make-zig-zag-quilt-without.html Modern Quilt Tutorials - from Crazy Mom Quilts http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/p/quiltblock-tutorials.html AccuQuilt - cut Wedding Ring Quilt - from start to finish, including binding tutorial! http://joanne-threadhead.blogspot.it/2012/05/double-wedding-ring-quilt.html http://www.maryquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Carpenter-Star-rev1.pdf Gorgeous Carpenter's Star quilt pattern in .pdf format Great in red, white and blue for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, perhaps even for Quilts of Valor http://www.sewingdistrict.com/free-sewing-patterns FREE patterns! http://www.fonsandporter.com/downloads/fonsandporter/FP-KR-451_CoffeeBuzz.pdf Three free layercake quilt patterns from Amanda Murphy Designs! http://www.amandamurphydesign.com/Ambrosia_3_Ways.pdf Baby Bloom sandals FREE patterns for all kinds and variations of baby booties including cowboy boots! http://tipnut.com/homemade-goodies-baby/ FREE patterns - 200 of them! http://www.free-sewing.com/detail.html?code=FS00212&cat_id=447 http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/04/strippy-charm-pouch.html FREE dress pattern for 1 yard of fabric, sizes 0-18, complete tutorial included! http://seaminglysmitten.blogspot.com/2012/04/tutorial-womens-sizes-0-18-halter-dress.html?showComment=1335527034950#c8486447510119888382 Basic Sewing Repair Tips http://www.sewnews.com/content_downloads/sewing-basics-from-sew-news.pdf Kindle, Nook, iPad covers - free patterns from awesome crafters! http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-diy-fabric-cover-for-an-e-reader/2012/01/08/ From Andover Fabrics...DeLovely FREE Quilt Pattern...fun, spinning pinwheels and triangles! http://www.andoverfabrics.com/Quilts/DeLovely.pdf Free from Bernina: Wildflowers Quilt for Machine Embroiderers http://content.berninausa.com/magazineprojects/Wildflowers-Quilt-TTNO3.pdf Tulip Trellis Quilt PDF file http://www.creativecraftsgroup.com/downloads/QKQ_tulip_pattern.pdf Octoganal Orb Block and Template from The Modern Quilt Guild http://themodernquiltguild.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/octagonal-orb-quilt-block-tutorial.pdf Jelly Roll quick quilt blocks by 3 Dudes and the Missouri Quilt Company - really cute!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Ixvjje310&feature=player_embedded VERY CUTE Shirt sleeve purse tutorial! 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FREE hand-embroidery patterns that are SEW, SEW cute!!! http://www.sewusefuldesigns.com/p/free-patterns.html Adorable shopper tote bag tutorial: http://craftycpa.blogspot.com/2011/07/return-on-creativity-shopper-tote-bag.html FREE Beautiful snowball quilt with complete directions, including a continuous binding tutorial: http://emsewandsew.blogspot.com/2011/07/scrappy-snowball-quilt-tutorial.html http://starflowerfabrics.com/free_patterns_.html Several free quilt pattern links to enjoy! 15 FREE Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns Double piped binding tutorial: (google docs) https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzIhh09L_PINOGRkNzVlZTEtMzE3ZS00Y2I4LTllNjEtN2NlZGM3YWI3Y2Fl&hl=en_US&pli=1 Two-sided binding tutorial: (google docs) https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzIhh09L_PINZTk2ZjczN2MtZDVmMy00NGZkLWEwZTctM2VjMzExMTFkMjgw&hl=en_US binding on the bias made do-able: http://emsewandsew.blogspot.com/2010/05/continuous-bias-binding-tutorial.html Fab-u-lous, zippered makeup bag tutorial! http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/10/scrappy-make-up-pouch-tutorial_20.html Quilt Labels from Avery - no computer program necessary! http://wilmanc.blogspot.com/2011/05/making-quilt-labels.html Serge or sew a pillow case in 20 min. with blind French hem (very easy!): 3/4 yd main fabric 1/3 yd outside sashing 3" trim http://rocknquilts.blogspot.com/2011/04/fast-serger-pillow-case-20-min-finish.html A big weekender bag - sew cute! http://www.sewspoiled.net/freepatterns/Sew%20Spoiled%20Weekender%20Travel%20Tote.pdf One hour easy bag: http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/01/1-hour-bag-tutorial.html Simple laptop cover to sew! http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/media/blog/SMSLaptopSleeve.pdf Great no-fear zippered bag! http://sewmuch2luv.blogspot.com/2011/06/dont-fear-zipperbag-tutorial.html One Yard Wonders all 101 projects with online tutorials http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2011/01/ Free Quilt Patterns: Baby Circus http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/27db2e0a4d270e241bb5b14b004b028a/download/baby_circus_b2c_1231.pdf Growth Chart - Reaching for the Stars http://rjrfabrics.com/patterns/download_pattern.cfm?psID=469 Tea with Me http://rjrfabrics.com/patterns/download_pattern.cfm?psID=467 Make your own lavendar-scented spray starch for mere pennies! http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2009/11/blueberry-pie.html FREE Quilt Patterns from Fabric Companies MODA Andover Fabrics Patterns Benartex Patterns Blank Quilting Patterns Cranston Village Fabric Freedom Free Spirit Fabrics Henry Glass Fabrics Kona Bay Fabrics Marcus Fabrics Maywood Studio Michael Miller Fabrics Moda/United Notions P&B Textiles Quilter’s Cache Red Rooster Fabrics RJR Fabrics Robert Kaufman Fabrics South Sea Imports Timeless Treasures Wilmington Prints Magazines Fons & Porter Sew Easy Lessons andFons & Porter Free Designs Requires subscription, but you can choose a free option. The first link is for techniques rather than complete projects. It includes everything from half square triangles to binding to paper piecing. The second link includes some projects, including a few knitting projects, as well as size charts for quilt projects that were in the magazine (NOT the entire instructions). McCall’s Quilting This site has a great collection of quilting info, including blocks, full patterns, techniques, lessons which are easy to navigate. Other Resources Mary Quilts This site focuses primarily on string quilts, and is an excellent resource for a beginning quilter or for someone looking for fast, fun quilts. Check the left column for projects. She provides beautiful photos of the projects, as well as PDFs that you can save on your computer. The Quilter Community This site bills itself as an online magazine, and it has a nice selection of both blocks and full projects. Connecting Threads free patterns Includes both quilting and crafting patterns. Debbie Mumm Projects This link takes you to the current projects page, but be sure to click on the Project Archives link at the bottom. This site isn’t just about quilting – she has all sorts of creative projects, including scrapbooking, home decor, and other crafts. Her projects are well organized and the titles are fairly descriptive. Quilt Block Patterns for FREE - a huge resource - simply amazing! http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/2009/12/free-quilt-block-patterns.html
If the back of a pattern envelope leaves you overwhelmed, this post and video are for you. Learn How to read a sewing pattern envelope with ease!
This knit Christmas Ornament Gift Card Envelope pattern is the perfect way to learn how to knit and to practice your tension. I call that a win!
Crochet Envelope Shape Heart Pouch This is a fantasy and decorative. Butts and butterflies and hearts are used to decorate clothes, hats, and children's blankets. Even for decorating the candy, inside the candy boxes ........... the heart pouch
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