The Latest and Greatest Sewing for Baby Collection

May 10, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 2 Comments

There are a million reasons to sew for baby, but we’ll just mention a few.

1) Babies, and everything associated with them, are adorable. Ergo, small sewing projects for a cute crawler are an easy way to celebrate the tiny, but nonetheless delightful projects that make us “ohh” and “ahh“.

2) If you’re expecting an arrival soon, you’re most likely keenly aware of additional expenses. Cute sewing projects like baby clothes and accessories can cut costs without sacrificing little luxuries for your child.

3) Even if you’re not having a child, chances are friends and family members around you have additional children to look forward to. Free baby sewing projects are extremely useful for those interested in DIY gifts. They’re budget-friendly and completely customized for the beneficiary’s tastes.

Are you sold? Because we’ve got a new collection of free baby sewing tutorials that we’d absolutely love for you to explore. Sewing for Baby: 11 Small Sewing Projects for Your Little One includes free baby clothes sewing patterns as well as accessories. Download this new eBook for free and keep it for as long as you’d like on your desktop or tablet.

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So, what will you find when you download Sewing for Baby: 11 Small Sewing Projects for Your Little One? We’ve pulled three great DIY baby sewing projects that we’re hoping will inspire you to create from this new piece of sewing literature.

Little Dorothy Baby Dress Pattern (find it on page 19) – Create a classic for a little girl close to you with this free baby girl dress tutorial. Choose to style this project after the famous film or use a different print of fabric to apply to this design. An excellent DIY alternative to spending big bucks at the store, this makes a great gift to parents who don’t feel comfortable splurging.

Stylish Baby Change Mat Clutch (find it on page 42) – No new parent can go without a trusty changing mat. Give the gift of mobility to families that just welcomed a newborn by sewing this clutch. Folding easily into a discreet and stylish purse, any recipient of this project will love its ingenuity.

Baby Mary Jane Shoes (find it on page 51) – Small sewing projects like these teeny tiny shoes allow you to get that adorable addition to a baby’s wardrobe. Don’t pay too much for something a baby can grow out of in months; instead, try easy sewing projects for babies like this fashionable footwear.

Intrigued? Excited? Ready to create some sweet and simple sewing projects that will be just as fun to make as holding a newborn? Browse at your leisure through Sewing for Baby: 11 Small Sewing Projects for Your Little One. You’re just one click away from beautiful baby projects.

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Seriously Stand Out: 27 Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas

March 20, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings 3 Comments

Be honest: how much would you kill to have the wedding ceremony that never gets forgotten: the one that is talked about at every family gathering, gushed over at every girls’ night, and envied by guests and onlookers alike? Every (honest) bride would admit this to be pretty dang cool. The best way to make it in the hall of fame is to stand out, and that requires some originality coupled with serious fun. It may seem like all the most unique wedding ideas have been taken, but we’re here to prove that wrong. In the amazing free eBook, Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 27 DIYs + Wedding Ceremony Songs and Outline, you are not only delivered over 25 ridiculously clever crafts but also invaluable advice.

Say, “I do” surrounded by handcrafted love that looks anything but. The projects in this free eBook look more professional than the work of professionals. (Solve that riddle.) For a truly unique ceremony, find all of the ideas you need in Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 27 DIYs + Wedding Ceremony Songs and Outline.

Inside this fabulous free eBook, you’ll find everything you need to make a ceremony seriously stand out. Start with jaw-dropping attire and move your way to breathtaking flowers. Besides the decor this wealth of knowledge also offers wedding ceremony song ideas and a wedding ceremony outline to ease the planning process.

How to Make a Bouquet

No matter your wedding color scheme, this free eBook will offer the tips and tricks you need to make your own bouquet. The flower arranging tips are easy to understand, allowing even the least botanical brides to whip up a beautiful bouquet in no time. Once you’ve mastered the art of bouquet-making, you can craft your own arrangement or take inspiration for some of the other bouquets shown in this free eBook. If you’d rather a bouquet that will stick around for more than a few days, there are also numerous non-floral options that will last a lifetime. Glamorous or rustic, classic or trendy, this free eBook boasts the perfect bouquet for every wedding theme.

What to Wear to a Wedding

Whether you’re a key player in the day or a guest sharing in the love, this free eBook has plenty of fun ideas to spice up your attire. From classy tie clips to gorgeous bridal belts, this collection offers the perfect way to stand out. Give your groom a special gift to let him know that you’re with him always by making his tie for him. Another way to keep things personal is by personalizing your shoes to turn them into something blue, making them a special token of the biggest day of your life.

Wedding Ceremony Songs

Music evokes feelings in listeners, and therefore song choice is a great decider in the mood of your ceremony. As important as the attire, flowers, and decor are, nothing will tell the story as much as the music played. Pick meaningful songs that deliver the message you want to. With the millions of song choices out there, it can be overwhelming to try to pare it down to a few that work for you. To assist in the task, this free eBook has a collection of amazing wedding ceremony song ideas. From modern wedding ceremony songs to old favorites, the list covers music choices for every type of wedding.

Download Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 27 DIYs + Wedding Ceremony Songs and Outline today to make your ceremony seriously stand out.

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Best Blogger Crafts of 2014

March 13, 2014 by FaveCrafts 4 Comments

At the Craft and Hobby Trade Show in January, we hosted a networking event with some of the best craft bloggers. At this event, we announced that we would be hosting a huge blogger contest in search of the best crafts of 2014 and they all had a chance at winning a cash prize. Well, we had 39 bloggers take us up on the challenge and enter the contest.

If you voted and helped us pick the winners, thank you so much!
We are now so excited to announce the big winners in this blogger challenge:

GRAND PRIZE $1000
Michele Kovack from Thoughts of a Card Making Scrapbooker

SECOND PLACE $500
Jaime Maraia from Crochet Dynamite

THIRD PLACE $250
Catherine Pooler from CatherinePooler.com

Visit all of the amazing bloggers and check out their craft projects with free tutorials on FaveCrafts.

Amy Latta – Monogram Jewelry Box and Statement Necklace

Angie Holden – 3D Mixed Media Canvas

Betsy Burnett – Finger Knitting Headband

Carmen Flores Tanis – Rhinestone Valentine Hearts Favor Boxes, Beautiful Blue Birdhouses, In a Pinch Sewing Kit

Carolina Moore – Beautiful Handmade Flower Bouquet

Catherine Pooler – You are my Favorite Handmade Card

Cristin Frank – DIY Clay Ombre House Numbers

Dinah Wulf – DIY Mod Podgeable Necklace & Ring

Divya N – Little Birdy Rose House, Spring Bling Necklace

Gloria Uhler – Daring DIY Wall Sconce

Helen Bradley – Stenciled Zipper Pouch

Jaime Maraia – Quirky Crochet Handbag

Jonathan Fong – Moroccan Palace Dollhouse

Kara Gunza – Mod Podge Letter Art

Kazan Clark – Pretty in Pink Chevron Picture Frame

Keri Sallee – Fly Free…Create Freely DIY Picture Frame

Kerry Goulder – DIY Duck Tape Doll House and Accessories

Laura Kelly – DIY Wall Message Flower

Laura Russell – Cat in the Hat Boutique Hair Bow

Maria Del Pinto – Eclectic Style Fascinator

Marilyn Gossett – Shabby Bookmark Wedding Favors

Marjolaine Walker – Classic Clay Necklace, Down To Earth Gift Bag, Where Flowers Bloom Canvas

Mary Kathryn Vaughn Precious Crochet Dress and Blanket

Megan Daves – Grateful For You Handmade Card

Melony Bradley – Scrappy Flower Chalkboard

Michele Kovack – Retro Muffin Tin Altered Frame

Michelle Brown Mixed Media Pennant Banner, Decorated Notebook

Michelle Frae Cummings – Painted Garden Pots

Pauline Molinari – Upcycled Denim Shorts Chore Chart

Rita Barakat – Love,Laugh, Share-Mixed Media Canvas, Stunning Decorative Mask

Sara Carns – Altered Vintage iPhone Case

Stacey Williams – DIY Magnetic Chalkboard and Dry Erase Board

Stefanie Girard – For the love of Bling Zipper Bracelet

Susan Dougill – Creative Inspiration Board, All Year Round Bunting

Suzanne Cannon – You Are Amazing Card

Tammy Tutterow – Upcylced Chalkboard Plaque

Tara Nehil – No Sew Fabric Flowers

Tresa Edmunds – Quilt Inspired Bib Necklace

Victoria Grant – Chalkboard Spring Banner

A special thanks to our sponsors of the CHA Blogger Event and this contest: Coats & Clark, Darice, Design Masters, Elmers, Fiskars, I Love To Create, Krylon, Leisure Arts, Lion Brand, Plaid, Polyform, Rit Dye, ShurTech – Duck Brand, Simplicity, Sizzix.

Keep the Kids Entertained with 10 Paper Crafts for Kids!

March 1, 2014 by AllFreePaperCrafts 1 Comment

Hey paper crafters! You may be avid card makers and scrapbookers, but when it comes to your paper crafts, you want the kids far, far away. Merge your love for paper crafting with activities you can do with your children when you download the latest free eBook from us at AllFreePaperCrafts!

Paper Crafts for Kids: 10 Paper Toys, Printable Paper Dolls, and Other Kids Craft Ideas

Paper Toys

Paper toys are fabulous paper crafts for kids because kids get to spend time making their project, and later they get to play with it! We have a great collection of paper toys included in this free eBook. Try making a super easy and fun backyard memory match game with your kids. Though the weather may not be ideal for backyard fun just yet, this craft works in a large family room or basement as well. Gather your mega-sized matching tiles and spread them out across the ground. This craft is easy to make and when completed, kids will get to be active as they race around trying to find a perfect match.

Paper Dolls

Did you have paper dolls when you were growing up? Not only does this collection include a vintage-style printable paper doll with printable outfits, but it also includes innovative paper doll tutorials as well. For example, have you ever made a paper doll out of eggshells before? Help your kids make unique paper dolls that will be fun to play with or display.

Other Kids Craft Ideas

Stained glass projects were some of my favorite crafts as a kid. Believe it or not, there are ways to get a stained glass effect with paper! The awesome Tissue Paper Stained Glass House is such a cool kids craft. Your kids can get their hands messy with the glue and tissue paper, and they will get to make a cool little house that their toy dolls can live in. Just look at how amazing it looks when the light shines through!

For a comprehensive collection of fabulous kids craft ideas, be sure to download this printable collection! Paper Crafts for Kids: 10 Paper Toys, Printable Paper Dolls, and Other Kids Craft Ideas is a marvelous free eBook that will inspire your family to craft and play together.

What crafts did you make as a child?

Say Hello to Spring with Free Sewing Patterns!

February 3, 2014 by AllFreeSewing 2 Comments

Feeling blue? No surprises there with the weather as dreary as it’s been. Well we at AllFreeSewing have just the collection to cheer you up! Shift those winter blues toward spring brights with our latest printable collection, Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects. This gorgeous free eBook is a fabulous addition to your sewing repertoire. From spring separates to DIY dresses, these marvelous free sewing patterns will amaze and inspire you for the coming warm weather!

Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects

DIY Spring Separates

Nothing quite says spring like a flowy spring top, and we have two darling tank tops in this spring collection. If you’re looking for a lovely new top for your little girl, make the Little Top. With a charming ruffle down the center and a fun bright pattern, this top is perfect for your next project!

Meanwhile, the 15 Minute DIY Party Shirt is a fun adult tank top for those warm spring outings. Add a flirty ruffle in 15 minutes or less and enjoy your next night on the town in style!

The Romantic Box Pleated Skirt is a gorgeous pattern made with chic Parisian fabric. For a sassy and sophisticated look, this pleated skirt is a fabulous project.

The Barely Sewn Bejeweled Sweater Refashion is a sweater project perfect for those early Spring months when it’s too cold to wear a tank top but too warm to wear tops that are too bulky:

Spring DIY Dresses

Fifteen minutes to make? This 15 Minute Convertible Dress is an absolute must for the warm spring months. Wear it with one strap or two; the options are endless with this gorgeous dress.

For a simple and chic look, you must make this easy Colorblock T-Shirt Dress. Grab three colors and make a new outfit that is so casual and cute.

One of the most popular patterns on AllFreeSewing, the Effortless Caftan Dress is a gorgeous sewing dress pattern that is stylish yet comfy. Dress it up or dress it down this upcoming spring.

Last of all, have fun this spring with the Fun and Flirty Wrap Dress. The eye-catching pattern is bright and fun for the warm spring months, and the dress looks so great when finished.

Get the full tutorials for each of these beautiful patterns when you download the latest free eBook from AllFreeSewing. Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects is a marvelous collection that is bound to get you in the spirit for spring.

Which spring sewing pattern is your favorite?

Find Cute Valentine’s Day Ideas in the new eBook from AllFreeHolidayCrafts

February 1, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts 2 Comments

Over at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, we know that Valentine’s Day just isn’t the same without fun decorations, heart crafts, and other cute Valentine’s Day ideas to create. To prove our point, we’ve rounded up our top 10 cute and creative ideas for the holiday into one superb collection. The best part is, Valentine’s Day Ideas: 10 Heart Crafts and Cute Valentine’s Day Crafts is not only free for you to download and store on your computer, but it’s a printable craft collection as well! Like the Crazy-Cute Crochet Heart, shown on the eBook’s cover, all the cute Valentine’s Day ideas and heart crafts included in this collection are must-haves. Stop resisting! Grab your copy of Valentine’s Day Ideas: 10 Heart Crafts and Cute Valentine’s Day Crafts today.

Adorable Heart Crafts

No matter what you have in mind when it comes to your Valentine’s Day Crafts, you’re no doubt going to embrace the classic heart-shaped symbol. Whether they are made from yarn, paper, or fabric, we’ve got fabulous heart crafts for you to try in our latest eBook. In fact, Valentine’s Day Ideas: 10 Heart Crafts and Cute Valentine’s Day Crafts is filled with as many heart crafts as your heart desires! Like this Simple Heart Bunting, all the heart-shaped crafts in our latest collection are devastatingly adorable.

More Cute Valentine’s Day Ideas

While our heat crafts are cute enough to fill an entire collection, we didn’t stop there! Piled between these 24 pages you will find an assortment of cute and unique ideas for the holiday. We even have a fun little DIY accessory for your pets, fabric flowers, and a fabulously simple handmade Valentine’s Day gift. Don’t miss another minute of delightful holiday crafting, grab your free, printable copy of our of Valentine’s Day Ideas: 10 Heart Crafts and Cute Valentine’s Day eBook and let the festivities begin!

How many Valentine’s Day crafts do you plan to make this year?

Your Dream Sewing Room Come True: Free eBook on How to Organize

January 29, 2014 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

At AllFreeSewing, we’re big fans of talking about not only our favorite sewing patterns, but our sewing dreams. More often than not when we chat with readers about what their sewing wish is, they bring up a room for their giant fabric stash, sewing machine, and notions. We heard you, and we responded.

While every sewist in our quaint AllFreeSewing community may not be able to have a designated room in the house, there’s still a space where they keep their fabric, buttons, pins, and more. That’s why we created this brand new and free eBook, 11 Sewing Room Ideas: How to Organize Your Room. You can download your very own copy of this eBook for free. It makes the perfect reference as you tackle your toughest clutter spots in your sewing area. Let’s take a peek at what you’ll find in the new favorite, shall we?

DIY Organizers

Whether they’re on your wall or table, organizers are a must-make for any sewist. Even if you’re just getting into the craft, you’ll find an overwhelming amount of fabric scraps from your first project. In this day and age it’s silly to toss precious pieces of fine silk, rayon, or cotton, so why not create a space to store them?

We had a blast pulling projects for this eBook that varied from typical decor crafts. In particular the Lovely Scissor Holder caught our attention as being wonderfully whimsical and completely necessary to saving those fabric scissors from being mixed up with the household ones.

Sewing Room Inspiration

We’ve got another surprise in this eBook. Not only will you find excellent projects from which to redesign your space, you’ll also get a glimpse at how other designers utilized theirs. We fell in love with Christina from 2 Little Hooligan’s makeshift sewing station. Find gorgeous close-up images of this tastefully distressed port and follow suit. For those of us who don’t yet have the dream space for our treasured supplies, this inspiration is a goldmine.

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It only takes a second to get your own copy of 11 Sewing Room Ideas: How to Organize Your Room. There’s no reason to keep dreaming of your organized space; roll up your sleeves and join us as we prepare for the year with this helpful guide.

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In Case You Missed It: “Quilter’s Gift Guide: 12 Quilt Patterns for Small Quilt Projects and Keepsake Quilting eBook

December 16, 2013 by FaveQuilts 1 Comment

Christmas is closing in on us every day, and it’s not the only stressful day of the year quilters have to prepare for. It seems like there’s always parties, events, and special celebrations we need to attend with gifts in tow, and shopping can be a difficult and expensive experience for busy people. To help ease your troubles, the editors at FaveQuilts have put together a brand new eBook that you can download right now, the Quilter’s Gift Guide: 12 Quilt Patterns for Small Quilt Projects and Keepsake Quilting.

No matter what time of year it is, you can open up this handy gift guide to find some quick and easy quilt patterns and small quilt projects that suit friends and family of all kinds. Get creative with your scrappy quilt leftovers and design gifts that are useful, decorative, and all from the heart. If you don’t have time to make a full quilt pattern, you don’t need to worry, because most of these projects only require a few hours to put together, and you’ll barely need any fabric. There’s just no better way for quilters to show their loved ones how much they care all throughout the year!

What you’ll find in this eBook:

Quick Quilted Coffee Cozy – The smallest project in our gift guide is pretty and practical. We all know someone who has to have their morning coffee or carries around tea throughout the day. Instead of having to deal with the hassle of holder that might not be recyclable, your loved ones can enjoy a handmade cup cozy that really pops with some impressive free motion stitching.

T-Shirt Memory Quilt – Our biggest quilt pattern included in the eBook is a favorite amongst quilters who love making personalized memory quilts and keepsakes. Gather together some old t-shirts and make this fun pattern that can be displayed, or used to brighten up a bedroom or living room.

Download a copy of the Quilter’s Gift Guide: 12 Quilt Patterns for Small Quilt Projects and Keepsake Quilting – it’s free!

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Have a Handmade Holiday with the 10 Dollar Store Crafts for Christmas free eBook!

December 8, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts 3 Comments

Have you been looking for a way to celebrate Christmas without breaking your holiday budget? Then you’re in luck; try our latest, free eBook on for size! This hand-picked collection of our thriftiest Christmas ideas, 10 Dollar Store Crafts for Christmas is your key to a handmade holiday on a budget. These dollar store crafts will help you decorate your home and your Christmas tree without spending more than you can afford. Save the cash this season and resort to your creativity instead of your pocket book. We’ve also included a handful of handmade Christmas gifts, because it’s the giving time of year. At AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, we’re happy to share our favorite crafts for Christmas that aren’t only cost-efficient, but are gorgeous too! There’s no time like the present to get started on your handmade Christmas crafts!

Dollar Store Decorations for Christmas

Perhaps the most memorable moments leading up to Christmas Day are those spent together decorating the house and the Christmas tree. Looking at old family ornaments and heirlooms is a sure-fire way to spread the holiday spirit and bring families together. Add some more memorable moments to the mix and spend a few days working on handmade Christmas decorations. Don’t just reminisce on old handmade pieces; add some new gems to your collection this year. We have a handful of dollar store crafts that will help you make handmade ornaments, DIY wreaths, and more. Grab your copy of 10 Dollar Store Crafts for Christmas and get started today!

Handmade Christmas Gifts

Prepping for the upcoming holiday doesn’t stop at decorating. There are many other things to consider, and handmade Christmas gifts are on the top of every list. Making your own holiday gifts isn’t just a creative way to save some cash; it’s the perfect way to show your loved ones how much you care. From creative handmade gift wrap ideas (there’s even one including a mason jar!) to handmade soap and dinner favors, this collection has a gift idea for everyone! Why wait any longer? Grab your copy of 10 Dollar Store Crafts for Christmas and start prepping for one of the biggest handmade holidays of the year!

What’s your favorite go-to dollar store craft for Christmas?

Bonus!

Enter to win a copy of Pretty in Patchwork and discover even more handmade ideas for Christmas! The deadline to enter is December 17, 2013 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Pretty in Patchwork: Holidays, by John Q. Adams, is a compilation of over 30 different patchwork sewing projects to carry you through all the holidays.

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How to Make a Bouquet

What to Wear to a Wedding

Wedding Ceremony Songs

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Free Sewing Patterns for Spring Fashion: 8 DIY Sewing Projects

DIY Spring Separates

Spring DIY Dresses

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