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If you are looking for vintage, antique, or retro fabric for quilting, quilt restoration, or crafts, consider shopping online. Here are several websites offering authentic vintage fabrics, and another specializing in vintage reproduction fabrics.

Easy and elegant Irish rose motif in crochet; the first pattern in the Winter Rose Crochet Pattern set.

This easy wristlet crochet pattern evolved out of my need to have something to teach beginning crochet that actually resulted in something that the learner wanted to use. Quick, easy, and pretty.

This is an extremely easy crochet pattern, even though it uses crochet thread. As long as you've got the basic stitches down (slip stitch, chain, single crochet, and double crochet) you're set.

These are free pattern links for all crochet lovers. I put a brief description under each one to let you know what is on each page.

Cozy, warm, and cuddly soft. These ear warmers are created quickly in crochet and look oh-so-pretty that they'll be a welcome gift to any girl.

A super-easy baby bootie crochet pattern because I couldn't understand the others out there. One ball of Bernat Frenzy and an F crochet hook are all you need to whip up the super-soft, fuzzy beauties.

An open-top cap that cinches with a ribbon... It's too cute, and so easy to create you'll be able to whip up several for your favorite crochet charity in no time at all.

This funky bangle bracelet pattern will give crochet beginners nearly instant gratification while using up scrap yarn.

This baby sleeping bag is done up in super-soft crochet, with large buttons running up the side. Make one in just a few hours, and you might be inspired to make a few more for charity crochet giving.

Both quilting and crochet are very popular handmade crafts. You can now combine the two to make one of a kind original blankets for home or gift giving.

Want some free patterns to try this holiday season? Here are some of the best 'free' patterns on the net.

There are only two stitches used in this quick but oh-so-pretty baby afghan pattern, which makes it perfect for beginning crocheters and will work up very quickly for more advanced ones. The stitches to know are the single crochet, and the slip stitch.

The finished clutch measures 6 1/2" tall by 8" wide, is completed in about an hour, and contains nothing but single crochet stitches which make it a great beginner project as well.

Here are my picks on the best Fashion doll clothing and accessory resources.

Rag quilts are great in that they require no hand or machine quilting.

Many people focus so much of their energy on holiday charitable giving that the cold months following Christmas can be one of real need for the charities who do so much.

Strip quilting is a type of quilting process that is easy, fast and fun to make by a beginning quilter or seasoned pro. I have been making strip quilts for years and never exhaust the many different quilt tops that can be created from them.

Quilting today is much more fun and includes both men and women! Because there are more than 20 million quilters in the US, online resources for learning how to quilt can get you started today.

Baltimore's Album Quilts are one genre of quilting colletible that has survived and thrived over the years. The distinctive style speaks to the era and heritage of the artisans.

A person new to quilting can become discouraged when she sees fancy stitching and intricate detail on most quilts. However, quilting is only as difficult as a person believes it is and can be made simpler (and easier) by following a few guidelines.

It's always exciting to find enticing new patterns for applique quilt projects. Here are some sites offering free patterns as well as resources, tips, and information on applique quilting.

It is a good idea to start off with a cot quilt as they are small and it is easier to learn the techniques of quilting on something small.

Whether you are a beginning sewer or an experienced seamstress or just like to dabble in sewing crafts and ideas, these sewing blogs are some of the best on the net. They each offer something unique and worthwhile.

You don't know how to sew? Don't worry. There are several great places to take sewing lessons in Louisville.

People with a gift for picking up the pieces and putting them together displayed their creations at the fifth annual Cabin Quilters' quilt show in Bartonville, just outside of Peoria, Illinois.

Whether your great-great-granny stitched it together 100 years ago, or you found it at a neighborhood moving sale, a damaged antique quilt always deserves a second chance to warm someone's life. Here's how to repair it yourself.

Patchwork quilts, patchwork pillows - patchwork is beautiful and you can make it easily yourself.

Not just cuddly-soft and pretty, but very useful with its slip-through design that will help keep this scarf in place instead of trailing along behind.

Convertible mittens? Yup - they're fingerless gloves with a flip-over finger cover that buttons down when it's not needed.

Part homage to an amazing amigurumi bunny pattern, and part gift-giving need, this crochet pattern uses only beginner stitches and completes very quickly.

Anyone with an ounce of creativity can have their crochet patterns published. Want to make a bigger mark than just "anyone"? Good! Everything you need to know to professionally create your crochet pattern and get it published is in this guide.

This crochet pattern will create a two-color cap that dips very slightly into a point at the back, above which a flower is be attached. Sizing instructions for preemie through child's 4-6 are included.

Do you love crochet? Here are some great websites, with free crochet patterns for you!

A few years ago there were simply not a lot of websites that offered free arts and craft instructions and the ones that did wanted you to pay for them. While there are still crochet pay sites there are also a lot of sites that give away free patterns.

This pattern serves two purposes. It is a quick and easy pattern for a great-looking drawstring bag (not like any other drawstring bag you're thinking of!), and it teaches how to line a crocheted bag or purse.

The only stitches used in this super-easy crochet pattern are the single crochet, half-double crochet, and slip stitch. Even for a crocheter who has time only to pick up the pattern for a few minutes, these will take less than an hour for each bootie.

Pooling ideas and memories of our favorite Easter bonnets, this very easy crochet pattern was the result. And I do mean easy. It's nothing but double and half-crochets throughout the entire hat.

This crochet pattern works up quickly to create a 30" square blanket with 6" polar bear teddy "buddy" attached. Mix and match your yarn colors to change the polar bear into a regular teddy bear, or lengthen the ears to make a bunny.

This bookmark will work up extremely quickly (under an hour) and don't let the size of the steps fool you - this is an extremely easy crochet pattern, using mostly single-crochet stitches to create the pattern.

The popularity of crochet has led to the need for more contemporary and fashionable crochet patterns. Here are a few resources for free patterns that will satisfy the hippest crafter.

Are you handy with a crochet hook and ball of yarn? If crochet is a hobby of yours or one you would like to learn, you can decorate your toilet seat with an original toilet seat cover in any theme you like in just a few hours.

Looking for an online community that loves crochet as much as you do? Try these popular sites.

Suggestions on where and how to find cheap or free crochet patterns.

Crochet is not just for granny's blanket anymore. You can make high fashion accessories and home decor with crochet that make excellent gifts.

Knitting and crocheting are fun hobbies, widely popular with many teens today. If you are shopping for ideas for an enthusiast, here are knit and crochet related gifts that teenagers should like.

Are you a crochet enthusiast who loves the holidays and home decorating? It's always fun to find enticing new decorations to make. Here are websites providing dozens of free Christmas crochet patterns for you to try.

Want to learn to crochet? For only about $7 you can be well on your way.

A round, rippling crochet blanket with plenty of lacy beauty without a lot of confusing steps - single, double, and half-double crochet stitches are used in this pattern that results in a beautiful baby blanket.

Tips on how to choose a sewing pattern according to your skill level and needs.

Ever thought of knitting the entire digestive tract? Someone has. I will tell you about this, and other, free (but odd) knitting and crochet patterns.

Converting projects between metric, US, UK, and Canadian guidelines vary. Here is how to find the best crochet hook for your project.

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Crochet home accents are hot this season and make great gifts as well. Even if you are not an expert, the crochet granny square can have you creating awesome blankets in no time.

Discover how an over sized crochet needle and scrap yarn can be used to create a unique bedspread in one day.

These fingerless gloves are super soft, made with a delicate-looking leaf stitch and accented by shells. The wrist closes with a series of ties that give it a little more "edge" than they'd otherwise have.

Tips on choosing fabric for sewing projects and characteristics of different types of fabric.

Sewing with a pattern takes time and patience, but once the basics are learned it can be easy, fun and an all around great experience.

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Instructions on how to get ready for and cut out a sewing pattern.

Need some ideas of something quick to work up for Easter? Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Quilting frames are not necessary for hand quilting. This article will show how to quilt using only a bed and safety pins.

Using the Internet to find source material for teaching the steps has become second nature ... here's what you need to do in 5 easy - and free - and steps.

I may have accidentally fumbled onto a new crochet stitch. Here's how it came about, how to do it, and ways you can use it.

You can make and sew your own fabric cat bag pattern to create a cute fuzzy bed perfect for a cat or kitten.

These are super easy to make, use about an 8 1/2" square of fabric and require no sewing whatsoever. The boxes are about 3 1/2 x 3 x 2 inches. They're just large enough to pad with some pretty silk for a gift of jewelry, or to stuff with treats (maybe an Easter goodie box?).

All crochet fanatics love yarn, but... yawn. Why not give something a little more original instead? Pass on giving a big bag of yarn and try these ideas.

Here are free instructions to make fabric tote pattern that uses a U shaped purse handle.

This reusable fabric grocery bag pattern is a simple one you can make and sew yourself.

When you make a snowball quilt from fabric scraps, you don't have to worry about not having enough of one color or print of a fabric, because all the fabric is going to be and should be different.

When you are sewing garments for yourself or for others it is very important to check the fabric for shrinkage before you start sewing your project.

This oval fabric basket pattern is a simple way to sew your own beautiful storage boxes from fabric.

Why buy many patterns when you can make many outfits from one pattern?

To knit or to crochet? That is the question pondered and discussed in this article comparing and contrasting the two forms of needlework.

Reading a sewing pattern can seem difficult to a newcomer. Here are some tips that will teach you how to read a pattern, and help you make a new outfit.

Crochet stitches and projects for beginners

You can sew your own fabric business card holder using this pattern.

With time, improvements and innovations have changed a lot of the basic supplies that we use today, but for the most part you can find all of the things I've listed here in your local fabric or quilting supply store.

Easy to follow Instructions to crochet this visually interesting pattern.

If you've never tried knitting lace before, this pattern is for you.

Are you a thread crochet and doll lover? Here's my experience in making the Countryside Attire costume from Lady Paradise's beautiful doll costumes.

The latest piece in my crochet layette set is a baby sweater. As I began it, I wanted it to be easy enough to create that charity crocheters can whip it up for their favorite charities and that it had to be comfortable and easy to put on and take off.

This crochet poncho is made especially for baby in delicate pastel shades. It is a perfect garment for your baby girl to wear in the spring or fall, or over her jacket for extra warmth in the winter months.

Modern tapestries can be very costly. But if you'd like to own one, it's very possible to make it yourself using a special crochet or tapestry weaving technique.

A word to crochet-lovers about Interweave Crochet...

A quick, beautiful pinstripes afghan for you to crochet. Lightweight and comforting, you can omit the ribbon edging to create a perfect gift for a man. Either way you go, it works up quickly and looks great.

This pair of soft, textured crochet washclothes are made from shells - and it's amazing how different the textures can be from a simple shell! The result is a pair of washcloths that are subtly beautiful and work up quickly for your own bath or a gift.

A unique, original crochet afghan pattern. Worked in one piece, the final afghan is soft with lacy curling edges and features beaded flowers. The best part? It works up very quickly and is easy enough for a beginner.

A beautiful lace sachet done with standard crochet thread - and this one can be washed, refilled, and used over and over. Uses very simple stitches so it makes a good beginner's crochet project as well as a beauty for experienced crocheters.

If you are planning to give a gift to a knitting or crochet lover, and have no idea where to begin, let this guide be your first stop!

Most common beginner's mistakes people make when they learn how to crochet and ways to prevent them.

Did you know there are numerous crochet patterns online, and many of them are absolutely free? I was amazed to find hundreds of high-quality free instructions complete with color photos. Here's what I found.

There are lots of different ways to make jewelry. But maybe you've never attempted any, preferring instead to work with yarn and a crochet hook. Well, you can use your crochet skills to make jewelry; you just need to adapt some materials and techniques.

Here are three important tips for beginners who want to learn crochet. They are simple but are always overlooked.

A wooly warm scarf makes the perfect holiday gift. The best way to make a fashionable scarf for men, women, and children is with crochet. Handmade crochet items not only provide a very attractive gift, but one that means more than a store bought item.