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How to Substitute Yarn by Debbie Stoller - Creativebug

How to Make an Envelope by Courtney Cerruti - Creativebug

How to Make American Flag Mason Jar Votive Holders

American Flag Mason Jar Votive Holders

These patriotic candle holders ares so easy and inexpensive to make. You can either purchase mason jars or use ones from old pickle, mayo or other condiment jars.   The votive candles are also inexpensive but if you prefer for safety purposes you can use LED Votive Candles from the dollar or department store.  Use an adhesive flag sticker or paint on the American flag depending on your talent and time constraints. Applying ModPodge hard coat finish to the flag will protect your finish.

View the Step-by-Step Free Instructions on Making the Mason Jar Candles and Product List Here...

Make a Quick Puffy Quilt with this ePattern Download

ePattern Quick Puffy Quilt

Leisure Arts Timeless Traditional Quilts Book

The puffy quilt is an easy quilt pattern that originally appeared in Celebrations to Cross Stitch and Craft Magazine in the Autumn of 1991.  The magazine is still available here on Amazon or eBay if you prefer the printed version otherwise it can be downloaded right away in PDF format. 

The pattern can be made in full size, king or queen to fit a bed.  Using your favorite fabric and can be ready to snuggle under quickly. This pretty, puffy quilt is quick to make‚ it will be ready to snuggle under considerably quicker than a traditional quilt. Simply machine stitch the 5-inch blocks, stuff each one separately, and then hand stitch them all together. Instructions are provided for King, Queen, and Full sizes. Yardages are listed for each of the five fabrics in each size quilt. The blocks are joined using the Ladder Stitch (instructions provided), which joins two finished edges without leaving visible stitches.

Download the Quick Puffy Quilt Pattern

Get the Magazine on Amazon

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Top 20 Free Quilting Patterns

ePattern Sunflower Quilt pattern

ePattern On Golden Pond Quilt

American Flag Pillow Sewing Pattern and More Patriotic Patterns

 I found this American Flag Tapestry Pillow  and decided to search for some of the best sewing patterns for flag pillows there are available.  Plus patterns to quilt, crochet and more in the American Flag. Check out some of our all time favorite pillows below and get into the spirit!...

Flag Pillow Sewing ePattern
Leisure Arts The Magazine, August 1990 issue †Description: This patriotic pillow will fill your home with star-spangled spirit! 

Patriotic Heart Pillow Sewing ePattern

"God Bless America"  Pillow Craft Pattern ePattern

Description: It's sew-no-more home decor to the rescue for Independence Day decorating in a snap! This patriotic pillow is a breeze to make because all the seams and appliques are fused, and the "stitching" that spells "God Bless America" is actually done with a felt-tip pen

All American Crochet Afghan ePattern

All American Tissue Box Cover Plastic Canvas Pattern ePattern

How to Make a Bowl Shaped Bird Bath

 

Bowl Shaped Bird Bath 

(Instructions for the fountain can be found here...)
This bird bath is really easy to make using a few items found in the garden store or online. A lightweight bowl or planter and some Terra Cotta pots will make a unique bird bath that you can decorate in your own theme or colors.

Bird Bath Supplies and Tools

Medium Size Bowl Shape Planter 

Lip Bowl Round Bowl Planter Color: Sable, Size: 21"

8" Day Saucer 

2 Cans of Rust Oleum Paint for Outdoor Use in the color of your choice.

4" and 8" Clay Terra Cotta Pots

Waterproof Glue such as Gorilla Glue or Craft Adhesive

Directions:

1.  Spray paint the clay pots and saucer and allow to dry.  Spray paint a second coat if necessary.

2.  Turn pots upside down and stack large to small with the saucer on top

3.  Secure plug in the bottom of the bowl and seal with glue.  Allow to dry and then set the bowl shape planter on top and begin to fill with water.

Glowing Girl Bird Feeder

A Well Deserved Drink Bird Bath

eReader Tablet Pillow for Holding Tablets, Books, Patterns and More!

eReader Tablet Pillow The perfect way to sit and relax with your tablet or a good book! The soft pillow makes a wonderful holder for your patterns while you are working on them also!  It's a 9"x12" faux suede pillow that has 4 elastic corner straps that securely hold your tablet or book. In addition the fiber filled pillow backing provides comfort and stability while on your lap. Great for resting on the couch, in bed, traveling, in the car and more!    Here is where you can order one or learn more....

Plastic Canvas Patterns Flowers of the Month

 Flowers of the Month Plastic Canvas Patterns  - Flowers include violets, carnations, poppies, morning glories, roses, daffodils and more these make great coasters, tissue box covers and more great ideas.  Best of all Annie's has this available for immediate download in their clearance area where the price has been greatly reduced to get all of the patterns.  

Check out the pattern and download all of these beautiful flowers here... 

Flower Fridgies Plastic Canvas Patterns

Plastic Canvas Tissue Covers

Plastic Canvas Butterflies