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50+ Free Crochet Flower Pattern Tutorials - My Creative Nook. If you are interested in learning how to crochet a flower, you have stopped by the right place!

50+ Free Crochet Flower Pattern Tutorials - My Creative Nook

They are truly one of my favorite projects to work on because they crochet up very quick and look cute as an embellishment to almost anything! I use these flowers on newborn hats, headbands and ear warmers, blankets, scarves and handbags. The possibilities are endless! I’ve even seen people use them in scrapbooks or on handmade cards. Whether you are looking to decorate your home with flowers that you don’t have to water, or are looking for some added color in a project, the flowers below are a sampling of many different shapes and sizes and should get your started! Hey, and if you decide that you don’t like the result, just don’t cut the end and you can always unravel the yarn and try over again! Ps. . . i love you. One of my favorite things about the blog world is all the inspiration out there.

ps. . . i love you.

In the past, before I started reading blogs, I didn’t really decorate for the holidays - other than Christmas. But there’s something about taking the time to add some fresh new decorations throughout the seasons that makes me feel more proud of my house and decor. (I wasn’t really so much before.) And this time of year it’s really hitting me - you take down all the Christmas things and yes, the house feels all fresh and clean, but it also feels kind of naked.

Like a dog that’s been shaved for the summer. So I’m diving into Valentine’s Day with both feet. I’m starting off with this little stitched Love Note. It’s a little note embroidered onto fabric that I stitched lines on to look like paper. Ready for a tutorial?? You will need: • Frame – mine is a 5 x 7 – from the Dollar Store – woohoo! Begin by tracing a 5″ x 7″ rectangle onto the middle of your fabric piece with a fabric marker. Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads - Projects. Now it's time to grab that other sock, provided it hasn't disappeared.

Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads - Projects

Don't laugh -- I have about a half dozen socks whose partners have mysteriously vanished. It can happen. Turn the sock inside out and flatten it the other way, so the heel is folded in half. This sock is much more picky as to what it turns into. The diagram to the left shows you what I mean. The long front half of the sock is the tail. Before cutting anything, I'll give you a bit of advice I learned the hard way: You'll notice the tail and the arms are the uppermost section. Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More. Tutorial ~ Hanging Fabric Baskets Or Pockets. I know I say this every time, but I am so excited about this project!

Tutorial ~ Hanging Fabric Baskets Or Pockets

The possibilities are endless! And they are so easy – I am going to have baskets hanging all around my house in a weeks time. I am using these above my sewing desk to hold all my notions and patterns. First I will show you how to make them, then I will tell you all the ways I think you could use them…then you can tell me all the ways I never thought of! Here is the tutorial for making larger baskets with plexiglass in the bottom for great wall storage. Supplies: Fabric – how much you need depends on how big and how many you make, we’ll go over thisHeavy weight interface lining – you want it stiff enough to hold its shapeAll your sewing stuffCurtain rod or wooden dowel with brackets to hang it on Cutting out fabric: To make one basket you need two pieces identical in size.

So you have two pieces of fabric the same size right? Now you should have two pieces the same size with interfacing ironed on. Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial. I use a little zippered pouch to carry around my earbuds since they are the fancy microphone ones and I don’t want them to break or get tangled.

Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial

Some of you have commented that you are looking for some small, simple gift ideas. This is definitely simple to make, and a little more fun than the typical rectangular zippered pouch! I can see these as the perfect gift for teenage cousins or nieces or girlfriends or even teacher gifts. Fun, quick, and cute! It doesn’t take very much fabric so you could even use scraps! UPDATE: I have completely re-written this tutorial with twice as many bright, clear photos and more detailed instructions and it is available as a pattern in my pattern shop.

First, download the pattern template HERE. Cut from main fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles 1 tab Cut from lining fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles Cut from batting (or medium weight interfacing, if you prefer): 1 circle 2 half circles You will also need a 1″ wide nylon 5″ or longer zipper. Time to sew!