Just Tutes

Just Tutes is a fantastic crafty blog about how to make something new out of something old - that is how to make clothes by recycling old bits of fabric and used clothes to create a whole new outfit. The blog also features recipes and crafts to make with children.

I suggest you read the first post where Charity Beasley explains what her blog is all about in her friendly Welcome! post.

On the front page of her delightful blog, she admits that "I am not an expert! In fact, I've been sewing barely two years..." which is incredible when you read through her blog and see all the great ideas and projects/patterns she is sharing.

London Mummy

London Mummy is the name of a delightful crafty blog, written by Esther Gibbs. If you are looking for crafty inspiration and some free sewing tutorials for some lovely crafts, this is the blog for you!

Craft Leftovers

Craft Leftovers is a charming craft blog by Kristin Roach and the clever blog name and purpose is explained thus:

The Craft Leftovers project was my answer to the question, “What does one do with all the leftover bits after a project is finished?” I found that every time I made something, I was left with a half of a skein of this, a half of a yard of that. Although I am driven to create, I am not driven to create more waste. I am setting out to write patterns specifically for those leftovers and to encourage everyone I meet to use up their unwanted bits.

Kristin Roach does indeed share (free) patterns to use up 'leftovers' from crafts. She also interviews artists, crafters, and small business owners.

A Feathered Nest

A Feathered Nest is the name of a lovely blog written by Abby, a stay at home mom in Michigan (USA). Abby writes that her "blog is a collection of basic, simple projects that anyone can do. My blog goal is to reach out and grab at least one person who will try something new and discover something great about themselves!"

Abby does indeed share lots of ideas and projects such as sewing and other fun crafts like crochet. For example, there is a tutorial for a Quick & Easy Apron and a Super Easy Reversible Farmer's Market Bag plus lots more sewing projects. Her posts labelled cooking 101 include lots of delicious looking recipes.

FreeNeedle - Directory of Free Sewing Patterns, Tutorials & Projects

If you sew, FreeNeedle is a resource that you will certainly want to bookmark for future reference because it's a free directory of great sewing patterns and projects.

Canadian Living Magazine

Canadian Living Magazine has an outstanding website with recipes, crafts (including lots of free patterns!), articles, tips and advice about parenting, relationships, travel, health and fashion.

Canadian Living.com really is a fantastic site with loads of useful features offering, "Smart Solutions for Everyday Living".

Artsy-Crafty Babe - a crafty blog

Artsy-Crafty Babe is the name of a lovely blog by "a mom who likes to make things" and fortunately, Beki likes to blog about her creations too! I think you will enjoy reading about her ideas and projects and be inspired as well.

Beki offers a free pleated tote pattern too.

The Sewing Patterns Website

Sewing Freebies offers exactly what it says - FREE sewing patterns!

There are hundreds of free sewing patterns listed on Sewing Freebies: appliqué patterns, baby quilt patterns, bib patterns, preemie patterns,patterns for baby clothes sorted in age categories, patterns for adults and children's clothes, doll patterns, curtains/window treatment patterns, fleece patterns, quilt patterns, patterns for stuffed animals, and lots of other sewing projects.

Coats Crafts UK - free projects

Coats Crafts UK "are the largest supplier of needlecraft products in the UK offering a wide range of household brands...and much much more for your crafting pleasure."

The Coats Crafts UK website offers inspiration, and crafts, with lots of fun ideas, and a big selection of free projects for a variety of crafts (knitting, needlecrafts, patchwork & quilting, machine embroidery, sewing, crochet and creative crafts) including how-to's.

Free Craft Projects, Easy Homemade Gifts, Craft Patterns

AllfreeCrafts.com is exactly that - a website that offers " "Free crafts, craft projects and patterns to make easy homemade gifts"

There's something for everyone here! For instance, I like to knit so I appreciate all the free knitting patterns. If you prefer crochet, there are plenty of free crochet patterns or if you enjoy sewing, the site provides free sewing patterns and projects.

There is also an excellent recycling ideas & recycling craft projects as well as ideas for easy homemade gifts and crafts, recipes for gifts in a jar. and lots of great ideas for children's arts and crafts.

Plus, don't miss All Free Printables, the sister site to All Free Crafts.