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Tag Archives: Free Projects
Free projects to kick off the New Year
Ahh, the bulk of holidays have passed, and now it’s time to prepare for the New Year…maybe even make some resolutions. Here are a few free projects you can download from PatternSpot.com to help!
Resolution #1: Keep those toys and awesome new techy gadgets that Santa brought you safe. Those little devices are known to take a tumble now and then, but an embroidered gizmo cozy by Shiny Happy World will keep each one protected and pretty darn cute.
Resolution #2: Always (Continue Reading...)
Free projects for last-minute gifts
What child wouldn’t be thrilled to see this pachyderm peeking out from under the tree? I know I’d hug it. Click here to download a free pattern for Charlie the Patchwork Elephant designed by Bustle & Sew.
Angie Padilla has a free pattern for you to make this fun game called an I Spy Bag. Great for keeping kids entertained during car travel!
I’m pretty sure this season sports more bows than any other. If you (Continue Reading...)
Quilts Made Modern—Blog Tour!
You’re invited to to join several stars of the quilting blog community on the Quilts Made Modern Blog Tour!
The tour kicks off Monday, July 25th and continues through Sunday, July 31st. Follow along every day for an in-depth look at this “go-to” book for modern quiltmaking.
Popular author/designer team of Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr present their design and construction methods with 10 projects, then show you how to transform their ideas into quilts that truly express who you are.
Tips, Q&A, (Continue Reading...)
Photo Padfolio Project Download from Beth Wheeler
In her new book, Next Steps in Altered Photo Artistry, Beth Wheeler proves that anyone can create stunning quilt art with photos and Photoshop Elements software.
To celebrate the release, Beth has created a free project for the C&T Blog readers. It’s called the “Funky Photo Padfolio.” Click here to automatically download the project attachment.
The project teaches you to turn this:
Into this:
Egg Baskets Project
Here’s a charming new way to way to celebrate springtime!
Making an egg basket is a great project to do with children—have them decorate the “eggs” while you make the basket. After Easter, the basket becomes a handy holder for decorative soaps, candies, or other small items.
National Quilting Day Giveaway!
What? You didn’t know quilters had their very own day? Yep, it is March 21st. Conveniently, it always falls on a Saturday, so don’t worry about hounding your boss for another paid holiday. Here are your answers to some FAQs regarding this fabulous holiday:
1. What is the origin of National Quilting Day?
Who cares? It is a day to give you a perfect excuse to put all other chores and commitments aside and QUILT! Just kidding, The National Quilting Association started National Quilting Day (Continue Reading...)
Canvas Art Book
If you missed Rebekah Meier‘s Canvas Art Book at CHA, here it is! By applying her talents as a mixed-media artist and designer to our Ready-to-Go!® Blank Canvas Book 7” x 8” she has created this beautiful Canvas Book that would warm anyones heart. The golden layers are so yummy and blend beautifully.
“Love” the Mini Shadow Box
One of our amazing designers Daniela Costa has applied her passion to this Ready-To-Go Mini Shadow Box. Find her instructions below. Thanks, Daniela!
“Love” by Daniela Costa
Materials:
Ready-to-Go!® Blank Board Box 3 3/8” x 3 3/8″ x 1 1/4” Mini Shadow Box
Paint Dabbers – Mountain Rose. Pink Sherbet. Gold (designer used Ranger Adirondack)
Blue Birds Paper (Hambly)
Scrapbook paper Collage Sheet*
Cardboard
Ranger Stickles – Platinum, Xmas Red
Pop dot or paper adhesive
*If you’d like a free copy of the Collage Sheet used in this project, (Continue Reading...)
Curious about Hybrid Scrapbooking?
So am I, which is why I was thrilled to come across Barbara Eastwick‘s tutorial on rakscraps.com. Barbara used our 6″ x 6″ Accordion Blank Board Bookand listed step by step instructions on how to go from this:
To this finished project:
Can’t wait to see more, Barbara!
Holiday Gift Tags Project
Give your gifts a festive touch with these charming, personalized gift tags. They’re so easy to make using the Ready-to-Go!® 5″ x 3″ Tag-shape Blank Board Book, you can create one for everyone on your list!
Materials
Ready-to-Go!® Blank Board Book 5″ x 3″ Tag 2-Pack
Designer paper—background
Chalk ink—background
Design materials: diecuts, photos, glitter, brads, rhinestones, etc.
Ribbon for attaching tag
Craft knife
Metal-edged ruler
Paper adhesive
File or sandpaper
