Free Quilt, Sew and Gift for All the Winter Holidays
It is cold and snowing here, in Salem, Oregon...the wood stove is burning non-stop for our heat, the hot chocolate/tea/and coffee is being sipped, and we have 'moving' quilts and a tarp on top of the chicken coop and a little heater blowing in warmth so they don't get frostbite on their combs and feet!
I'm sleeping under three quilts and two wool blankets on my side of the bed, and wearing fleece over everything during the day.
But its toasty up in my sewing loft and while I can't show my Christmas gift projects yet...suffice it to say, I am a busy bee year round so why wouldn't I be busy?
So, in honor of the holiday season and using our own creativity for the returning of the light into the darkness and expressing all of the joy that is ours to claim...free snowman quilt and quilt block patterns...lots of fun Christmas crafts and gift ideas...and maybe just a few other fun links, besides!
or Making Aprons or Making Sewing Accessories for Friends like pincushions or needle cases or pillows, or reusable shopping bags from one style and then another, carry totes, or a million other fun ornaments, table toppers, wall hangings, etc.etc.etc.!
Have lots of cute Christmas or Christmas colored fabric scraps? Take a look at this wonderful easy but 'complicated looking' tree skirt by Annie as she shares her 'musings' on her "Freeze Frame" blog. You'll need a wedge ruler and 140 5: scraps or a a nice packs of charm squares to get 130 of them. Start cutting!
Get
the tutorial to make this tray table ironing board that's perfect for
when your sitting at your machine. No more up and down!
"This quilt takes advantage of a single quilt block, blown up huge! It
takes a traditional block, the Starflower block, and makes for a very
modern quilt! Perfect for new and seasoned quilters alike!
Easy to crochet and to assemble, these elegant Star of David ornaments are accented by iridescent beads for a glistening holiday celebration.
LW3275
Kristen Stoltzfus
Easy
Crochet
Seasonal
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 316 Soft White Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
Yarn needle, twelve 6mm iridescent beads, sewing needle and ivory thread, two pieces of ¼” x 6” (25 mm x 15 cm) white satin ribbon
Ornament measures ½” (11 cm) in diameter.
GAUGE: 13 hdc = 3” (8 cm). Gauge is not critical for this project.
RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each: 1623 Mallard A, 1803 Blue Hawaii B, 1601 Lettuce C. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6.0mm [US 10] Yarn needle, Stitch marker
Pattern Number: LW3695
Tags: Ann Regis, dreidel, Easy, Hanukkah, holders, knit, knitted, knitting, napkin, runner, table, with love
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 505 Aruba Sea A, 316 Soft White B, 319 Cherry Red C Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6]Notions Tapestry needle Spray starch (optional)
Pattern Number: LW3708
Tags: coasters, crochet, Easy, nancy anderson, snowflake, Super Saver
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 505 Aruba Sea A, 316 Soft White B, 319 Cherry Red C.Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6]Tapestry needle, spray starch (optional), 1” (2.5 cm) ribbon.
Pattern Number: LW3712
Tags: crochet, Easy, garland, motif, nancy anderson, snowflake, Super Saver
RED HEART® Celebration™: 1 ball each 9340 Aqua/Silver A, 9840 Blue/Silver B, 9740 Pink/Silver C, 9540 Purple/Silver D, 9240 Lime/ Silver E, and 9640 Gold/Silver F Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6mm [I-9 US] 96 10mm jewel tone bell beads (shown: Darice item #1966-99), size 10 steel crochet hook or any size hook that will fit through bead hole, yarn needle
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 376 Burgundy A and 316 Soft White B. Susan Bates® Double-Pointed needles: One set 5mm [US 8] Yarn needle, Stitch marker
Pattern Number: LW3664
Tags: bottle, christmas, cozy, Easy, holiday, knit, knitted, knitting, Laura Bain, Super Saver, wine, wrap, your
RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each: 1623 Mallard A, 1803 Blue Hawaii B, 1601 Lettuce C. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6.0mm [US 10] Yarn needle, Stitch marker
Pattern Number: LW3695
Tags: Ann Regis, dreidel, Easy, Hanukkah, holders, knit, knitted, knitting, napkin, runner, table, with love
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 505 Aruba Sea A, 316 Soft White B, 319 Cherry Red C Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6] Notions Tapestry needle stitch marker any size food container spray starch (optional)
RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 1882 Toast A, 9114 Honey B, 4422 Tangerine C, 9388 Wheat D, and 9870 Deep Sea E Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6] Yarn needle, fiberfill, 1 pair 9mm black safety eyes
RED HEART® With Love®, 1 skein each of 1623 Mallard A, 1012 Black B, 1909 Holly Berry C, and 1303 Aran D. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4 mm [US 6] Yarn needle
Pattern Number: LW3715
Tags: best, christmas, decoration, Easy, guy, holiday, knit, knitted, knitting, Michele Wilcox, Ornament, sweater, tree, with love
RED HEART® With Love®, 1 skein each of 1701 Hot Pink A, 1502 Iced Aqua B, 1207 Cornsilk C, and 1803 Blue Hawaii D Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4 mm [US 6] Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm [US F-5] Yarn needle, one, ⅝” button, sewing needle and matching thread
Pattern Number: LW3714
Tags: christmas, fashion, girlie, holiday, knit, knitted, knitting, Michele Wilcox, Ornament, sweater, tree, with love
RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein 1621 Evergreen OR 1909 Holly Berry A, and 1 skein 1101 Eggshell B. Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] set of 4 double pointed knitting needles. One 4” (10 cm) Styrofoam® ball covered with plastic wrap, stitch marker, yarn needle.
Pattern Number: LW3677
Tags: balls, christmas, decoration, Easy, holiday, knit, knitted, knitting, Nancy J. Thomas, nordic, with love
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 505 Aruba Sea A, 316 Soft White B, 319 Cherry Red C.Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6].Notions Tapestry needle, 4” (10 cm) tin, stitch marker, spray starch (optional)
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein of 316 Soft White A, and a small amount each of 321 Gold B, 254 Pumpkin C, 312 Black D, 722 Pretty N’ Pink E, 512 Turqua F, and 672 Spring Green G Susan Bates® Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 4 mm [US 6], set of 4Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.25 mm [US D-3] (for attaching fringe only)Stitch Marker, yarn needle and fiberfill.
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 319 Cherry Red A, 624 Tea Leaf B, 316 Soft White C, 320 Cornmeal D.Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]Yarn needle
Pattern Number: LW3710
Tags: christmas, crochet, holiday, Linda Cyr, stocking, Super Saver, Zigzag
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 964 Primary A, 319 Cherry Red B Susan Bates® Straight Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle
Pattern Number: LW3709
Tags: christmas, holiday, Intermediate, keepsake, knit, knitted, knitting, Linda Cyr, stocking, Super Saver
RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 9388 Wheat A, 4601 Off White B, 1882 Toast C, 4614 Black D, 5142 Cherry Red E, and 4420 Guacamole F Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]. Yarn needle, stitch markers, fiberfill, 1 pair 6 mm black safety eyes
RED HEART® Celebration™: 1 ball each of 9640 Gold/Silver A, and 9740 Pink/Silver B RED HEART® Holiday®: 3 balls each of 9040 Red/Silver C, and 6040 Green/Silver D Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] Notions: Yarn needle
RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 4422 Tangerine A, 4601 Off White B, 4614 Black C, and 9522 Leaf DSusan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]Yarn needle, stitch markers, fiberfill, 1 pair 6 mm black safety eyes
RED HEART® Celebration™: 1 ball each of 9840 Blue/Silver A, 9240 Lime/Silver B, and 9340 Aqua/ Silver CSusan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] and 6 mm [US J-10] for TieNotions Yarn needle
Pattern Number: LW3635
Tags: celebration, christmas, crochet, holiday, Intermediate, Katherine Eng, skirt, tree
RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 9440 Light Grey Heather A, 4601 Off White B, 4614 Black C, and 4608 Wine DSusan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]Yarn needle, 4 stitch markers, fiberfill, 1 pair 6 mm black safety eyes, 2 1/2” (7.5 cm) length of floral stem wire (optional for tail)
RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 4601 Off White A, 9870 Deep Sea B, 4420 Guacamole C and 5142 Cherry Red D Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8] Yarn needle
a Salem Community Quilter's BOM quilt from 2008 ....beautiful green work and applique. It was not a free pattern, just so beautiful I wanted to show it off! It took some research, but for all who asked it is from
I love making small projects, sewing room accessories and gifts for others! And I like them to be quick and easy, too!
My sewing room includes many accessories that I have designed and created, myself. I love general sewing as much as I love quilting. So, whether I am sewing with my bigger Viking Sapphire 870 Quilt... or my much tinier ...Singer Featherweight...every one in our family gets new 'clothes', accessories, and fun craft and quilting supplies!
I've made my own sewing machine pocket mats, magnetic wrist pincushions and wrist protectors, pincushions, pattern weights, snippets threadcatchers, roll-up scissors holders and many different sized tote bags for quilting supplies.
I love collecting, sharing, and using so many fun patterns that I am sharing my collection with you as my 'Frugal Friday' exchange. My free patterns lists to-date includes free patterns for pincushions, scrapcatchers, needlecases, scissor holders, sewing bags, sewing machine covers, chair covers, traveling iron bags, armchair caddys, wall organizers, clothes hangers and computer monitor covers.
Like my 2,500 Free Quilt Patterns links, you must come back often, as the list will be continually updated!
Making mug rugs, mug and cup wraps, and coasters...one of the easiest things to create in a hurry of all!
I make pillows, and potholders, and shopping bags, and pincushions, and shopping and gift bags...so of course, I share all of my own sewing tutorials but I also like to find and share ones from others. Giving and sharing is important to me in ways that go beyond what most people find time to do!
Heart pillows are the perfect for post surgery for either cardiac or breast cancer patients. Hugging a pillow over the heart after cardiac surgery or under the arm after breast surgery have been shown to help significantly with post-operative pain.
Patchwork: Bold fabric, zany buttons, and quirky ribbons elevate the practical pincushion to new heights of style.
Miniature: Each one is like a tiny version of a larger quilt, but they are a lot quicker to make. Doily: Either make doilies yourself, or buy them at a thrift store, garage sale, or anywhere else you can find them cheap.
Cupcake: Sweet design sewn with fabric and trimmed with ric-rac.
Easy Patchwork: These are fairly easy, take about an hour, and it’s a great way to use up little scrap pieces.
Hex: Trimmed with fabric binding, includes a template to download. Tea Cup Flower: You’ll need enough scraps of fabric for 10 tea cup circles.
Berry: The use of woolen yarns and simple stitches make this a quick and easy project to create. Free pdf pattern download.
Simply Geometric: It is made up of circles, squares and triangles. Simply geometric!
Mushroom: Fairly simple project that requires a bit of sewing and a hot glue gun. Giant: These are super simple to make and adorable! They come in handy around your sewing room and work as great gifts for sewing friends.
Dainty: Create a bouquet of cute little flower pincushions, made with pretty fabric, fusible interfacing and oval kraft paper box.
Moda Love: This pattern makes two pincushions, so you can share the love!
Button Center: With this pincushion, now you have a cute and colorful landing place for all of your sewing pins.
Homegrown Tomato: Stitch a robust heirloom variety in loosely woven linen or cherry tomatoes in dainty gingham.
Adorable Pumpkin: It’s a basic design that we’ve seen before but embellished with a colorful green leaf and curling grosgrain ribbon, make sure to use some bright orange patterned fabric and voila! you have a sweet pumpkin.
Yo-Yo: Make yo-yo’s from scratch or with a yo-yo maker for these cuties. Teacup: Made with vintage teacups.
Pod Flower: Sweet little cushions made with felt. DIY Owl: An owl shape is made out of modeling clay and then a small fabric pincushion placed in the center.
Wraparound: A wraparound pincushion that fastens onto your sewing machine keeps pins in place and at your finger tips.
Quick-pieced: Lovely square pincushion with a pieced top in colorful fabrics and a button center (one button on either side).
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Whimsical Star: Coordinating fabrics cut in diamond shapes are pieced & sewn together, pom-pom trim is added at each point and a fabric covered button is sewn in the center.
Thread Caddy & Pin Holder: Six little pockets to hold thread, the center is stuffed and used as a pincushion. Tutorial available via free pdf download.
Jun 4, 2011 – Lindee Goodall, President and founder of Cactus Punch Embroideries designed this great little Pocket Sewing Basket for all your sewing ...
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With Heart and Hands
Michele M. Bilyeu 2006, updated 2021/2022
Michele Bilyeu Quilts With Heart and Hands as she blogs her way through a quilting journey from Salem, Oregon and Douglas, Alaska. Sewing, quilting, and wildcrafting, with small format art quilts, making and giving away prayer flags, and comfort quilts for a variety of charitable programs. ,And best of all, sharing thousands of links to Free Quilt and Quilt Block Patterns and encouraging others to join her and make and donate quilts to charitable causes. Help us change the world, one little quilt at a time!
Wow what a great collection of links, thanks so much. I wish it was snowing here I don't mind the cold so much when it snows, but up here in Hillsboro it is just plain cold.
Wonderful ideas and you are in our same area. How awesome is that! I make quilts for Liberty House and Emmanuel Hospital and appreciate your information. I also love the St. Patrick's Day quilt on Pinterest.
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Thanks so much for all these links!
ReplyDeleteWow what a great collection of links, thanks so much. I wish it was snowing here I don't mind the cold so much when it snows, but up here in Hillsboro it is just plain cold.
ReplyDeleteMichele - I am gob smacked and the amount of information you have shared with your readers. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWHEW! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous list! You'll get my ping back from quiltbom!
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas and you are in our same area. How awesome is that!
ReplyDeleteI make quilts for Liberty House and Emmanuel Hospital and appreciate your information. I also love the St. Patrick's Day quilt on Pinterest.
Absolutely awesome! I do the same!
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