Crafts

Free patterns, projects, and lessons on the web
Links geared to adults producing salable projects or for just plain gift giving

Notes: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 and higher is the only browser that will save a complete page with the images. Also, some of the following sites will generate errors in a particular browser. For example, the Ben Franklin site doesn't seem to work well with Netscape.

Crochet basic information, stitches, blocking. Links to thread crochet patterns including filet crochet.
260 free paper snowflake patterns

Free quilt block patterns

23 classic blocks
24 blocks
70 blocks by size
blocks, some with applique
printable block patterns or foundations
http://www.quiltzine.com/printblocksmenu.asp

Sewing Projects
child's bib with sleeves
Christmas pillows
apron I have made two of these and they are great for cleaning and gardening use.

Quilting projects, information, etc.

http://www.cabinbranch.org/freequiltingprojects.htm links to other sites
http://ttsw.com/MainQuiltingPage.html quilting basics, lots of blocks, speed piecing techniques, information on aspects of quilting.
http://home.mindspring.com/~mymble/quilt/45degrees.html standard quilt blocks 8 pointed stars, octagons, and more complicated blocks than the 9, 7, 12 patch blocks
Jinny Beyer must use her fabric or a similar style, particularly the border prints, to obtain the effects. Many finished projects have an Arabian feel.
Quilters Cache How to speed piece triangles and other how-to's, such as flying geese, prairie points, paper piecing practice, hand applique. Has a nice quilt showcase.
Quilters-world free projects. Required Adobe Acrobat reader.
http://www.onestitchatatime.com/cocheco.htm Cocheco quilt pattern.
http://www.nvo.com/poakalani/nss-folder/carnation/ Hawaiian quilting.
http://home.online.no/~barbaras/jul.htm variety of Christmas quilts and projects
Mccalls quilting Several free quilt patterns (they are not in one central location), hand quilting motif, quilt blocks, assembling or setting blocks in different ways to create a new look. How to's located in different parts of the web site.
http://quilting.about.com/library/weekly/aa000510.htm Easy log cabin blocks.
Quilt-in-a-day Free monthly pattern.
http://www.getcreativeshow.com/seminars/block1_pinwheelgeese.htm pinwheel geese pattern block 12"
Scrap Quilts Nine free pieced blocks and quilts. Good instructions and pictures.
Fairfield Processing working with border prints for stunning effects
http://www.fairfieldprocessing.com/crafts/archive/ large archive of quilt blocks and patterns and other projects.
http://www.quiltindex.com/around_the_quilt_frame.asp Answers to your quilting questions.
http://www.cabinbranch.org/blckmnth99_00.htm Patriotic blocks
http://www.piecemakers.com/free/patterns.html several quilt blocks
http://www.stearnstextiles.com/mountainmist/welcome.htm General information. No free stuff.
http://www.pbs.org/americaquilts/resources/glossaryF_L.html quilting glossary

Sewing machine manufacturers with free patterns or instructions

Elna
Bernina hanging pockets (used with a clothes hangar)
White simple projects more for beginning sewers
Husqvarna-Viking all are PDF files (you need Adobe Acrobat reader to view). Projects archived for only four months.
Brother most projects heavy on machine embroidery. Some baby projects, pillows, table sets, party sets, tea towels, small bags, memo holder, lunch bag, quilts, bread holder, Mickey Mouse place setting.
Janome fashion, seasonal, home decor, crafts, and more.
Singer pillow, toaster cover, valance, mantel scarf, face patch pockets
Pfaff have to have a recent browser to view this site. The archive is at http://www.pfaffusa.com/sewheirloom_archive_frame.html Most projects require the special features of this brand's machines particularly the embroidery type features.
Babylock serger projects, holidays, home decor

Sewing lessons

http://www.sewingconnection.com/index2.htm (Shirley Adams) garments and accessories

Sewing projects

http://www.cranstonvillage.com/crafts/projects/ crafts, quilting, sewing. Shoe and cosmetic bag, fishing vest, wizard cape and hat, place mats, seasonal decorations, puppets, doll and doll accessories, and more. Quilting: wall hangings, place mats, 'quillow n pillow,' pet mat, monitor cover, messenger bag, pillow
Nancys Notions
http://www.sulky.com/project/ Mostly embroidered or serger projects. Variety of bags/purses.
http://www.sew-whats-new.com/projects-index.shtml variety of sewing projects.
http://www.saf-t-pockets.com/ not free. Clothing patterns for women with extra hidden pockets. Shopper's or traveler's vest, outer garments, and a few casual pieces.

Decorative painting, tole painting, etc.

http://www.decordelights.com/free/ patterns for wood, tin, clay pots
decoart painting on fabrics, wood, candles, glass, metal, texturizing and much more. Large selection of craft projects. Many projects can be used on simple to find pieces such as tin buckets, clay pots, fabrics, paper mache, pre-made wood items, recycled furniture, etc. Many projects do not require a scroll saw.
Loew-Cornell painting using brushes or sponges. Maybe up to a dozen projects.
http://www.folkartkits.com/cgi-bin/tole_painting/USA-store.cgi?page=free_patterns.html
http://www.paintingonjars.com/freepat.html
tole-expressions uses pre-made or precut wood pieces. Sled with Santa
http://www.northpolechristmas.com/index.html free patterns, some good for people with limited painting talent and some would be easy to cut out. Most are primitive. Not a large selection.

Miscellaneous and mixed crafts

http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml;$sessionid$4K4XPMYAAB35YP4SY5FRIHR50LD2UEPO?CATID=2 indoor hopscotch mat (painted on canvas), and many types of crafts. Or see http://www.joann.com/content/projects/projectsArchive.jhtml?CATID=25283 list of craft projects
Fiskars
http://www.make-stuff.com/projects/index.html homemade gel air fresheners, bronzing baby shoes,
Hancock Fabrics no projects online but has an online sales flyer
Hobby Lobby In addition to a large variety of assorted crafts, it has online shopping flyers and coupons. Many projects are sew-free. Lots of glue and floral item projects. Not many projects require painting talent. Adult and kid crafts.
http://www.freeapplique.com/fusible.html appliques to be used with fusible web
http://rubyglen.com/ potporri pie, wood scrap snowmen. Also has links to assorted crafts.
Poly-fil quilt blocks
hgtv wide range of craft projects from the tv station that hosts programs like the Carol Duval show, Simply Quilts, and more.
National nonwovens Lots of links to felt and similar nonwoven product patterns. Good place for ideas
http://www.scents-of-earth.com/scents-of-earth/makyourownna.html how to make your own incense.
http://www.user.talstar.com/madison/onthescene/links.html dollhouse miniatures
http://tlc.discovery.com/ ideas from the learning channel and discovery channel
http://www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,2777,00.html
Ben Franklin Variety of craft projects
http://www.womansday.com/default.asp No index, uses a search tool to find craft projects.
http://crafterscommunity.com/index.php/2 towel projects; bunny, angel, scarecrow, elephant, basket, fish
http://crafterscommunity.com/index.php/124 snow folks made from mittens and socks
http://www.michaels.com/
http://www.handcraftersvillage.com/all.htm jewelry, Elmer's bread dough recipe, lace flowers,, flower preservative recipe
http://www.doit101.com/ instructions: metal working, soap making, candle making (instructions from 1861), woodworking, basketry,
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=topicSelect&topic=howTo http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=HTindex/FamilyProjects.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=howTo&p=HomeDecor/HdwOrnament.html#10 hardware holiday ornaments
http://www.wedcraft.com/ wedding crafts
http://www.fairfieldprocessing.com/crafts/archive/ features stuffed dolls and critters, quilt projects, pillow projects, wall hangings, tote bag, earth angel, scarecrow decoration, and more
http://www.benartex.com/projects/index.php small number of quilt projects and wall hangings
Craftown bazaar crafts
All free crafts wood hanger clothes pin bag (could be used for travel), bathing products, food mixes in a jar, rice heat packs, small selection of printable bookmarks, boxes, basket.
Pellon home decorating, quilting, crafts using their fusibles. Small selection. African violets.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/ah_antique_jewelry/article/0,1801,HGTV_3088_1371276,00.html safety pin jewelry tips
http://www.americantraditional.com/how_to_stencil.cfm?t=1&topic=3 alternatives to paint with the use of stencils; chalk, metallic powders, inks, etc.

http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00022.asp preventative machine maintenance
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00157.asp twin needle reference chart

http://www.ringsurf.com/Sports_and_Recreation/Hobbies_and_Crafts/ craft rings

http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/ Covers most popular crafts. Not all links offer free patterns or instructions but are good for getting ideas.

Free quilt patterns

http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/patterns.html patchwork, pieced, applique

Craft shows - Wisconsin
None of the craft show databases seems to be complete, so you will probably have to use each one. None of the sites is good at including very small fairs such as churches, small communities, organizational events, etc.

http://artandcraftshows.net/query.php. You only need to enter the desired state to produce a list of the major craft shows. No small craft shows are listed.
http://www.craftersdb.com/page1.htm Use the events calendar, and then pick the state. Shows some small craft shows and large shows.
http://www.festivalnet.com/ Shows small and large shows.
http://www.grpvne.com/ Small and large shows.
Wisconsin county fairs (PDF)
http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/fairs.html fair dates
Art and craft fairs and shows http://arts.state.wi.us/static/fairs/june.htm has some of the smaller events
http://www.wistravel.com/artsandcraftsfairs.htm has some of the smaller events
http://www192.pair.com/mud3/wisconsinoutdoor/events.htm has some smaller events and area garage sale events
http://www.wisconsinindianhead.org/lucky13.htm includes some mall shows in the central and northwest part of state
http://www.aceventconnection.com/Wisconsinfairs.html
Dane County PDF file or html file

Craft business articles and information

http://www.craftsreport.com/may02/cretailer.html
http://www.craftsreport.com/february02/sb.html how to correctly display prices
http://www.craftsreport.com/august02/showbusiness.html decorating your booth
http://www.craftsreport.com/december02/e.html effective booth design

Links:

http://www.hoffmanfabrics.com/new/Links/index.htm links to everything quilting
http://hometown.aol.com/gsmomjoann/crafts.html variety of crafts including origami, computer and printer crafts, starched crafts.
http://www2.latech.edu/~sld/quiltlinks.html quilting links
Soap, perfume, cosmetics, and candle making Grouped together because they use many of the same ingredients.

$$ Sources of patterns, materials, or finished products that are NOT free. Good source of ideas.

http://diapercakelady.com/
http://www.netcrafts.com/directory/category/Patterns.html variety of crafts including dollmaking, woodworking, sewing, quilting
http://www.frontporchcollection.com/ wood crafts, has cutouts for Woodstroke projects
http://www.patternpage.com/info.htm , wood crafts, dolls, quilts, some stitchery; focus on primitives, country, seasonal, Americana, Victorian
http://www.worthcrafting.com/birdhouses.htm birdhouses

Scherenschnitte, paper cutting

http://www.angela-holzer.de/frames/hauptfr.htm gallery, use for ideas
http://www.stadtjubilaeum-ma.de/scheren2.htm another gallery
http://www.pellonideas.com/projects/ScherenschnitteBox/ScherenschnitteBox.html fabric and Pellon project

Free places to advertise your finished crafts

http://www.craft.com/

Craft rings

http://www.ringsurf.com/netring?ring=artistspatterns;action=list

Free design and pattern sheets you can print

http://www.handcraftersvillage.com/all.htm resemble pages from a coloring book, focus towards children and the cute. Would be good for painting.

Major fabric manufacturers

http://www.southseaimports.com Debbie Mumm
http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/index.html, wall organizer, roll-up caddy, sewing machine cover, window valence, quilts, tablecloth, tote bag, armchair pincushion

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