Candy Canes Free E-Pattern From Cindy Markovcy of Homespun From The Heart

As far as I'm concerned, it's never too early to start making Christmas decorations. So, with that in mind, I thought you might all like to know that Cindy Markovcy of Homespun From The Heart has a wonderful FREE E-Pattern on her Homespun From The Heart website for making candy cane ornaments.

#1702 Free Pattern - Candy Canes

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Cindy Markovcy of Homespun From The Heart

Here's what Cindy had to say about her e-pattern: I’ve included 2 sizes of candy canes – I like to make both sizes and sell them as bowl fillers, ornaments (as shown) or even make some for my dolls to hold.

Please respect Cindy's TERMS OF USE: ALL of my patterns and tutorials are © Homespun from the Heart. You may make these for fun or profit but please give credit to me as the designer.  You may NOT forward, print, copy or 'share' my patterns with another person. E- or printed.  For more specific information on Cindy's Pattern Ordering Information - Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Cindy's Bio: After several years in a corporate career, Cindy was able to follow her dream of being a full time entrepreneur. Cindy's work and education experiences helped her create her own business, Homespun from the Heart. She is also co-editor of Beneath the Willow Tree Newsletter where she enjoys writing articles and tips for other home-business owners.

Cindy sells her dolls, patterns, and other primitives online, on consignment in 2 country stores, and at craft shows. She also teaches craft classes at the community college.

Cindy lives in PA with her husband Mike who has been her biggest supporter. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys antiquing, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Cindy Markovcy of Homespun From The Heart at http://www.homespunfromtheheart.com/ and Two Stitchin Fools at http://www.thepunchinfool.com/TwoStitchinFools.htm .

Fabric Needlebook Free Tutorial by Bette Shaw of By Your Hands and Bette's Tomorrows Treasures

Bette Shaw of  By Your Hands and Bette's Tomorrows Treasures has a wonderful tutorial on her By Your Hands blog showing you how to make a fabric needlebook.  Bette and Deena Davis of EweNmePrintables.com website and  Altered Stuff blog co-author By Your Hands. 

Fabric Needlebook Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Bette Shaw of Bette's Tomorrows Treasures and By Your Hands .

Here's what Bette had to say about her tutorial:   Last week Deena showed you how to print on fabric . This week I am going to show you how to make this fabric needlebook using a vintage printed image.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Bette Shaw of Bette's Tomorrows Treasures and By Your Hands.  Bette is a work-at-home mother, grandmother and professional crafter/designer.

Please visit her Bette's Tomorrows Treasures blog at http://bettestomorrowstreasures.blogspot.com/, her Bette's Tomorrows Treasures website at http://bettestomorrowstreasures.com, and her By Your Hands blog at http://www.byyourhands.blogspot.com/ .

Crafter's Apron Free E-Pattern From Colleen Babcock of The Magic Bean

I thought you might all like to know that Colleen Babcock of The Magic Bean blog has a wonderful free e-pattern on her The Magic Bean blog for a crafter's apron.

Crafter's Apron
Made especially for doll makers but suitable for all crafters. Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Colleen Babcock of The Magic Bean Blog.

Here's what Colleen had to say about her e-pattern: This past Sunday I got an urge - an irresistible urge to make me a tool belt. But not just any toolbelt, something that could hold almost everything that I need to make a doll or any sewing project that took my fancy.

Please respect Colleen's Terms of use: Download of this pattern entitles you to make as many Crafter’s Aprons as you like for your personal use, including, to give as gifts or up to 12 items per year to sell, provided credit for design is given to Colleen Babcock on all hang tags and flyers.

© Colleen Babcock 2010, All Rights Reserved. This is a free pattern and is not intended for resale. Thank you for respecting the designer’s copyright.

Colleen's Bio - Colleen is a cloth doll designer and teacher. Originally from Canada, Colleen has a degree in Theatre Design & Production from York University in Toronto. Now living in London, England, Colleen enjoys putting her knowledge of historical costume into many of her designs. Colleen teaches cloth doll making both online and in person and has enjoyed recent trips to teach in North America and well as teaching in the UK. Colleen has contributed a doll to Patti Medaris Culea’s book Creative Cloth Doll Beading as well as Barbara Willis’ recently published book Cloth Doll Artistry. Colleen has also had dolls featured in Soft Dolls and Animals, Doll Crafter and Costuming, and Art Doll Quarterly magazines. Colleen has had dolls exhibited at the Knitting & Stitching Show in London and at the National Needlework Archive in Newbury, Berkshire. Colleen loves producing & selling doll patterns so that others can enjoy making their own cloth dolls.

Colleen’s particular interest is in making dolls that have a practical purpose as well as decorative one.  Oh and she has an un-natural love of alfafa sprouts, loves Elmo, her husband and her parents and friends, but that goes without saying (Ok, well, maybe not the alfafa sprouts bit).

© Colleen Babcock 2010 - All Rights Reserved Colleen Babcock. Please visit Colleen's "The Magic Bean Blog" at http://www.themagicbean.typepad.com/ and her The Magic Bean Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/themagicbean. She also teaches classes online: Doll Street Dreamers - Bamboo Oracle and Joggles - Water Lily.