Creative Crafts: Tips & Free Patterns

Meet my new character - the mummy. If you like the mummy, crochet it for Halloween. Materials: Yarn of your choice. Cotton, acrylic will do.  I used acrylic yarn, 450 m/100 g. The size of my mummy is 10 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Required yarn colors: gray, dark gray, a small amount of white and pink (or red). - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing Read more »

This small and delightful Christmas Tree is true Evergreen! For your magical moments or as a nice gift for someone special. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. The photo tutorial contains helpful step-by-step pictures to make the project as easy to follow as possible. Materials: ca 60-70 gr Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50 g in green, a bit of white and red, crochet hook C, beads for decoration, wire, polyester fiberfill, yarn needle. Read more »

This sweet gnome will brighten up a loved one´s day! It will become an inseparable friend! A great gift for Halloween, also perfect as fall decoration. It´s a simple design which can be made in any desired colors. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Read more »

Sewing a quilt is great fun! Still, I'm happy when I can use a special technique, especially at the beginning of a project, to help me get some work done more quickly. This special technique is called chain piecing. Read more »

This is a pattern to make this sweet pumpkin doll who will sure bring a smile to kids of all ages! A great little gift for Halloween! Also perfect as a decoration. You can make it in any desired colours. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Materials: Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply,crochet hook C, polyester fiber fill stuffing, 2 black beads, 2 buttons or Velcro fastener. Read more »

An adorable set for your pumpkin doll. The booties are really nice and comfortable for summer and spring. The dress is worked in a single piece from the top-down. The work begins at bodice and continues down to legs. This set makes a great gift for any little girl, who loves dressing her doll up! It also gives you a lovely summer accessory to add to your dolls wardrobe. Read more »

Want to make a cute little mini quilt? Maybe as a Christmas gift? Or for Valentine's Day? My free tutorial will show you how to make the Log Cabin Quilt. You can use this cute mini quilt to make a little lavender bag or a pin cushion. Or maybe you need a little pillow for a doll's bed? There are so many uses for this quilt! Have fun! Chris Read more »

With this sewing tutorial you can sew your own project bag. It is designed so that even a somewhat larger project can find space and you can at the same time store small items in the pockets attached to the outside. Read more »

With this free tutorial you can quickly and easily sew some cute potholders. Without a pattern, but with step-by-step instructions you create your own potholders. Choose the fabric you like and get started! Read more »

Buzz, buzz, baby! This adorable little bee doll will brighten up a loved one´s day! It will become an inseparable friend! A great gift, also perfect as a decoration. It´s a simple design which can be made in any desired colors. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Read more »

Do you also sometimes wonder which filling material you should use and when? Or are you not really satisfied with your finished amigurumi because it just doesn't stand right? Then you should read this blog post! Different filling materials are presented, including advantages and disadvantages as well as their costs. Read more »

With this tutorial you can quickly and easily crochet your own cute little flowering cactus with lots of illustrative pictures. He also stings just a little ;) Take your yarn, matching crochet hook and go! Read more »

This step-by-step guide will take you through the process of turning fabric scraps or old towels into practical and sustainable kitchen gadgets. Learn how to save fabric and reduce waste while adding style to your kitchen. Read more »

With this crochet tutorial can quickly and easily crochet a small seedling. Ideal for a small, quick project in between or to recycle yarn remnants. Also suitable for beginners, since only basic knowledge of crochet is required. Read more »

This is a pattern to make this boy doll who will sure bring a smile to kids of all ages! A great little gift! Also perfect as a decoration. You can make it in any desired colours. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Materials: cotton yarn 50 g/170 m, crochet hook 2,5, polyester fiber fill stuffing, 2 black beads or safety eyes, 2 buttons. Read more »

There are so many quilt patterns in which you need fabric strips or rectangles and/or squares. A classic quilt pattern is the Log Cabin block. I will show you here how to cut the strips, rectangles and squares on yardage. You can use these fabric pieces for a small Log Cabin heart, for example. Maybe you'll join in and cut out the fabric pieces directly? Happy stitching! Chris Read more »

The size of the panda is 38 cm if using the pointed yarn. If desired, you can make a smaller panda, in the form of a small toy. To do this, use a thinner yarn and a suitable crocheting hook. For crocheting you need the following: ✓ Blue yarn 110 gr. Himalaya Dolphin Baby 100gr/120 m White yarn 110 gr. Himalaya Dolphin Baby 100 gr/120 m Black yarn 20 gr. Himalaya Dolphin Baby 100 gr/120m Black yarn 20 gr. Thin velour yarn Katia Velvet fine 70 gr/160 m Read more »

This is a pattern to make this sweet lavender sachet doll with delicious scent!. Perfect as a sachet for drawers, wardrobes, cars, travel, etc. Also great as a little gift! You can make it in any desired colours. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy to follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Materials: Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply,crochet hook C, polyester fiber fill stuffing, 2 black beads, satin ribbon roses. Read more »

The little Mermaid. Materials: Yarn of your choice. Cotton, acrylic will do. I used acrylic yarn, 200 m/50 g. The size of my little Mermaid is 14.0 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Required yarn colors: nude, green, blue, pink, blue, lilac. - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook - Hollow fibre for stuffing Read more »

I love patchwork and quilting. There are so many techniques and ways you can sew your quilt, choose the method you like to sew your quilt. How about sewing your quilt by hand? I'll show you an easy way to hand sew the fabric pieces. Then you can sew small and large quilts. With my step by step instructions you will learn quickly because it is really extremely easy. Have fun and happy stitching! Chris Read more »