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Mr. Cool & Snowblind E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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I just love primitive, country, and folk art crafts. Especially if they are snowmen. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for creating a snowblind stitchery pillow and snowman doll. Enjoy.

MR. COOL & SNOWBLIND

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Quick and easy pattern! Make both of these for fun or profit! Glasses & nose are painted on.... while the star is an actual rusty, metal star! And he has cute floss hair! hehe

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Snowin In The Meadow Stitchery E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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If someone says primitive, country, and folk art stitcheries - I'm all ears. If you are, too then you'll be pleased to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for a snowin in the meadow stitchery pillow or wall quilt. I hope you enjoy Sue's free stitchery e-pattern.

SNOWIN' IN THE MEADOW STITCHERY

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: FREE Stitchery Pattern .... here's a sister to Snow Season! Make them both for a cute little pair to decorate with! Includes complete instructions for beginner stitching and sewing on the borders and backing for a pillow or wall quilt! I LOVE to use flannels with these - makes them nice and cozy!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Snow Dream Stitchery E-Pattern Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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I just love primitive, country, and folk art stitcheries. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog showing you how to make a snow dreams pillow or wall quilt. Sweet dreams!

SNOW DREAMS STITCHERY

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: One more FREE one for today! Another winter one to keep you busy! Complete instructions for beginner stitching and sewing on the borders and backing too make into a nice-sized pillow or wall quilt. Tea-dyed to perfection! You could also use this as a placemat or a table throw! Use crayons to color in sections if you wish - to make more of a bold design.

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Sentiment Ornies E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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Word ornaments have always been one of my favorite kinds of ornaments. If they're yours as well then you'll be happy to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns for creating 6 different word ornaments. Have fun!

SENTIMENT ORNIES

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: This popular pattern has now been made FREE for you all to enjoy! These fun stitched ornies have pipberry hangers and are really adorable hanging or tucked in your tree!! Make a bunch as package tie-ons as well!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Snowman In A Basket E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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I just LOVE the next stitchery that Sue Allemand has on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog. It's a stitchery picture for the most adorable snowman in a basket as well as two small snowman ornaments. I hope you enjoy Sue's e-pattern.

SNOWMAN IN A BASKET

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: We LOVE our customers so much -- that here's another FREE cutie pattern for ya! Two in one day!!! SNOWMEN IN A BASKET pattern includes instructions for making the framed stitchery as well as the mini snowmen ornaments!! The mini snowmen have cute polymer clay noses and seed bead eyes! They're adorable on a tree!! You could even make the stitchery into a little pillow ornament if you wish! Have fun stitching up these cuties!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Snow Season Stitchery E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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Hot winter home decor it doesn't get much better than a few snowman pillows or wall quilts hanging around. So, you'll be pleased to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for a snow season pillow stitchery or wall quilt. According to Sue they're easy to make and are great hostess gifts.

SNOW SEASON STITCHERY

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: FREE Simple Stitchery Pattern for you! Includes complete instructions for stitching and sewing on borders and backing for a wall quilt or a pillow!! Finish with some primitive coffee staining. Fun and easy for beginners!! Make a bunch for cute hostess gifts or exchange gifts!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Rooster Heaven E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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Who can resist adorable primitive, country, and folk art roosters? Not I. If you can't either then you'll be happy to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for creating a rooster doll, and 3 rooster pin designs. How great is that?

ROOSTER HEAVEN

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: New FREE one for ya! Includes Rooster Sitter Doll, Stuffed Rooster Pin AND 2 Stitchery Pin Designs (Primitive Chick and Country Chick)! This one will keep ya busy for a bit! hehe Lots of stuff to make and maybe new techniques to try! This one was a best seller back 10 years or so ago -- so I'm resurrecting it as a FREEBIE! Have fun!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Primitive Seasons Pins Free E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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What could be better than using up all your spare fabric scraps making adorable seasonal and holiday primitive, country, and folk art pins? Sound like fun? If it does then check out Sue Allemand's terrific Primitive Seasons Pins e-pattern that's on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog.

PRIMITIVE SEASONS PINS

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: WOW it's been a long time since I posted a new FREE pattern! Sorry! But it HAS been a fun summer! Hope yours was great too! Here you go -- FREE PATTERN -- Primitive Seasons Pins! This one has been so popular for many years, but now it's time to retire it to the realm of FREE patterns! Use up all your scraps making these! Fun and easy to stitch while you're watching t.v.!! These are great show sellers as well! I hope you enjoy them!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Autumn Leaves Table Runner Free E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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Fall is right around the corner and my thoughts are turning to Fall decorating. If yours are, too then you'll want to check out the Autumn Leaves Table Runner e-pattern that Sue Allemand has on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog.

AUTUMN LEAVES TABLE RUNNER

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: This fun table runner/quilt teaches mixes a bunch of easy techniques - stitchery, fusable applique, machine piecing and hand quilting!! Or make the stitchery part and sew it into a pillow!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5

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If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5::

Idea #1 - Primitive angel/snowmen "ornies" for lovers of angels, snowmen, and primitives.

"WISH & WONDER" RAGGY QUILT ORNIES

Idea #2 - "Annie" pincushion for lovers of "Annie's" and sewing.

Annie Pincushion

Idea #3 - Crazy Quilted Drawstring Pouch for lovers of sewing, quilting, crazy quilting, and creative embroidery.

CQ Origami Pouch by Jo Newsham

Idea #4 - Bluebird Sewing Caddy for lovers of sewing, stitching, creative embroidery, crazy quilting, cross-stitch, and needlework.

Bluebirds Sewing Caddy Tutorial by Julia Camilleri
Copyright © 2008-2009 — All Rights Reserved — Written By Julia Camilleri for her "Julia's Place" Blog.

Idea #5 - Shopping tote or lunch bag for lovers of adorable carry-alls.

Shopping Tote and Lunch Bag Tutorial

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I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10.

Christmas Is Right Around The Corner - Time To Get Ready For Decorating

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It's hard to believe that the holiday season will be here in no time. Christmas is literally right around the corner.

Now is the perfect time to get ready. If you love to create holiday decorations, ornaments, gift holders, etc. then you'll love all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here they all are:

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I hope you were inspired to create some holiday decorations of your very own!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

It's too early for the holidays......

It's Almost Time For Fall Decorating and Fall Craft Projects From The Best Free Craft Articles Blog Contributors

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We're almost at my favorite time of the year - FALL! Time to dust off all my scarecrows, pumpkins, ghosts, witches, goblins, and pilgrims. I can hardly wait.

Why?

Well, I just LOVE to decorate for the Fall season.

So, I thought you might like to decorate for the Fall like I do. Here's all the wonderful free FALL decorating articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more from The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors:

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I'm so excited. I just LOVE the Fall Season.

It's All About Birds - Free Birds From The Best Free Craft Articles Blog Contributors

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The other day on my Linda's Blog I posted an article entitled:I Thought They All Flew South For The Winter! which was about a flock of birds I had seen from my window.

Well, in thinking about birds and wishing for Spring I thought about all the wonderful free articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more from The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors regarding birds. Here they all are:

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I hope we've inspired you to create some birds.

All Sorts of Free Holders From The Best Free Craft Articles Blog Contributors

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In my opinion you can never have enough holders. Holders for things, things, and more things. Holders for books, credit cards, coffee mugs, lip balm, sewing needles, notebooks, steno pads, candles, tissues, napkins, baby teeth, cell phones, keys, calendars, flowers, art supplies, vegetables, tools, plastic bags, money, eyeglasses, iPods, gift cards, candy, cards, ornaments, and so much more. The problem is in deciding to which holder to make first.

Well, in thinking about holders I thought about all the wonderful free articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more from The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors that we have. Here they all are:

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So, which holder are you going to make?

I Am So Wishing For Spring and Florals! Free Florals From The Best Free Craft Articles Blog Contributors

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I am so tired of the winter and snow and so wishing for florals and Spring. How about the rest of you?

So, I said to myself, "Florals are cheery - aren't they?" Would you like a little floral cheer?

Here's all the wonderful free floral articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more from The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors:

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I'm wishing, wishing, and wishing even more for Spring to hurry up and arrive.

I'm In The Mood For Bunnies - How About You? Free Bunnies From The Best Free Craft Articles Contributors

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It's been a long, cold, snowy winter and I'm in the mood for something Springy, something delightful, something cheery - like bunnies.

How about all of you? Are you in the mood for bunnies.

Well, if you are then we have lost of free bunnies to choose from. Lots of ways to make all sorts of different bunny crafts.

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I'm in the mood for bunnies - How about you?

Cross your fingers for an early Spring!

Needlepoint/Sewing Clutch Free Tutorial by Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles

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As far as I'm concerned you can never have enough clutches for carrying around all your various craft supplies and projects. Well, if you're like me you'll be happy to know that Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles has a wonderful tutorial on her Penny Rugs and More blog showing you how to make a needlepoint/sewing clutch. Enjoy!

Needlepoint/Sewing Clutch

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: We escaped to the lake for a couple days and I found some time to stitch! Here's the needlepoint clutch tutorial. I left a few things behind in my studio; but I worked it out for you.

Please respect Colleen's TERMS OF USE: **All my patterns and tutorials are copyright protected**. Please respect my designs and images, make no copies from my blog or my website without my permission. My tutorials and patterns are not be sold or produced without my permission. Please don’t email or transmit them in any way. You may pass on and save my links. If you make something from my intellectual product and show it on a blog or website, please link back to my posts as your source. Thanks so much. Colleen MacKinnon

Colleen's bio - Having been active in craft shows, events and sales through local craft stores during the 1980’s and 1990’s, organizing and running my own show for several years during the “turn of the century”; I now like to share what I’ve learned. Lately that’s been penny rugs.

I enjoy working with and collecting wool, new, used and vintage. Penny rugs are a great way to recycle and reuse any fabric. I have searched and researched penny rugs for many years and started a blog in 2007. Blogging is my way of sharing what I learn, getting it down in print so that I can pass it on and networking with others.

I have some great tutorials and patterns.

Please enjoy them, learn from them.

Remember, today’s handmade treasures are tomorrow’s treasured keepsakes.

Copyright © 2007-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Colleen Mackinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles.

Please visit her Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles website @ http://sites.google.com/site/ragamuffincollectibles/, her Ragamuffin2006 Etsy Shoppe @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/ragamuffin2006, and her Penny Rugs and More blog at http://www.pennyrugsandmore.blogspot.com/.

Poinsettia Brooch Free Tutorial by Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-A-Muffin Collectibles

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I just love poinsettia's and love decorating packages with poinsettia's during the holiday season. There's just something about the bright red colors. Well, I was happy to find that Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles had a wonderful tutorial on her Penny Rugs and More blog showing you how to make a Poinsettia brooch.

I am definitely going to make one, or two, maybe even three. They're just so bright and cheery. They're going to look lovely on my coats. Wouldn't you agree?

Poinsettia Brooch

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: Okay I missed the part when the calendar changed to December! Holy cow am I going to be busy this weekend. Time for thoughts of decorating and getting things ready for the season. Let me gift you with my method of making a poinsettia brooch, which could also be an ornament or a very nice accent on a gift package.

Please respect Colleen's TERMS OF USE: **All my patterns and tutorials are copyright protected**. Please respect my designs and images, make no copies from my blog or my website without my permission. My tutorials and patterns are not be sold or produced without my permission. Please don’t email or transmit them in any way. You may pass on and save my links. If you make something from my intellectual product and show it on a blog or website, please link back to my posts as your source. Thanks so much. Colleen MacKinnon

Colleen's bio - Having been active in craft shows, events and sales through local craft stores during the 1980’s and 1990’s, organizing and running my own show for several years during the “turn of the century”; I now like to share what I’ve learned. Lately that’s been penny rugs.

I enjoy working with and collecting wool, new, used and vintage. Penny rugs are a great way to recycle and reuse any fabric. I have searched and researched penny rugs for many years and started a blog in 2007. Blogging is my way of sharing what I learn, getting it down in print so that I can pass it on and networking with others.

I have some great tutorials and patterns.

Please enjoy them, learn from them.

Remember, today’s handmade treasures are tomorrow’s treasured keepsakes.

Copyright © 2007-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Colleen Mackinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles.

Please visit her Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles website @ http://sites.google.com/site/ragamuffincollectibles/, her Ragamuffin2006 Etsy Shoppe @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/ragamuffin2006, and her Penny Rugs and More blog at http://www.pennyrugsandmore.blogspot.com/.

Penny Purse Free Tutorial by Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles

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Several years ago I fell in love with wool felt and penny rugs and love creating all sorts of items using wool and wool felt. Well, if you love wool felt and penny rug creations then you'll be happy to know that Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles has a wonderful tutorial on her Penny Rugs and More blog showing you how to make a penny purse. I already have my fabric picked out for mine. Enjoy!

Penny Purse Tutorial

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: As promised, my penny purse tutorial. It would be my pleasure that you could make these from your wooly scraps, for your friends and family. Please, no mass productions without my approval. And, it would be so kind if you would pass on my blog as the site where you learned to make these adorable little purses. I'd love to see pictures of your completed penny purse. Send me your comments too!

Recycle your reclaimed wool and reclaimed zippers. (This is an excellent project for all that reclaimed wool with difficult to remove interfacing)

Please respect Colleen's TERMS OF USE: **All my patterns and tutorials are copyright protected**. Please respect my designs and images, make no copies from my blog or my website without my permission. My tutorials and patterns are not be sold or produced without my permission. Please don’t email or transmit them in any way. You may pass on and save my links. If you make something from my intellectual product and show it on a blog or website, please link back to my posts as your source. Thanks so much. Colleen MacKinnon

Colleen's bio - Having been active in craft shows, events and sales through local craft stores during the 1980’s and 1990’s, organizing and running my own show for several years during the “turn of the century”; I now like to share what I’ve learned. Lately that’s been penny rugs.

I enjoy working with and collecting wool, new, used and vintage. Penny rugs are a great way to recycle and reuse any fabric. I have searched and researched penny rugs for many years and started a blog in 2007. Blogging is my way of sharing what I learn, getting it down in print so that I can pass it on and networking with others.

I have some great tutorials and patterns.

Please enjoy them, learn from them.

Remember, today’s handmade treasures are tomorrow’s treasured keepsakes.

Copyright © 2007-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Colleen Mackinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles.

Please visit her Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles website @ http://sites.google.com/site/ragamuffincollectibles/, her Ragamuffin2006 Etsy Shoppe @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/ragamuffin2006, and her Penny Rugs and More blog at http://www.pennyrugsandmore.blogspot.com/.

Cutting Circles, The First Stitch, Threads To Dye For, How-To Stitch A Penny Rug 3-Stack, and The Makings Of A Penny Rug Free Tutorials by Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-A-Muffin Collectibles

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Several years ago during a shopping trip to Sturbridge with my Mom I fell in love with wool felt and penny rugs and even wrote a post about it on my Linda's Blog entitled I Just Love This "Pumpkin Patch" Penny Rug.

Well, since then I have been searching all over the internet for penny rug kits, patterns and tutorials. During my search I found not only an amazing website and blog, but an expert on penny rugs. She is Colleen MacKinnon of Rag-a-Muffin Collectibles and she is a penny rug expert who has some of the most wonderful tutorials and patterns on her Penny Rugs and More blog. Her blog is all about her traditional penny rugs and contains wonderful posts about her penny rugs and wool felt creations as well as several free tutorials on making penny rugs.

Since I always like to learn from the best and hope you do too I thought I would share some of her wonderful tutorials. But, before you can create penny rugs you need to learn a few basics and Colleen has some wonderful tutorials to teach you the basics.

Here they are:

Cutting Circles

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: They're back! I've made some more cutting templates! Check out my etsy shop or, my Paypal Widget Storefront on the side bar of this blog. Here I will teach you how to cut wool pennies for your next penny rug project. Remember, you can use any circular object for a template. i.e., pennies or coins (that's why they are called penny rugs), buttons, bottle caps...anything round and of the desired size.

The First Stitch

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: Here's how I do that first stitch. This is a two stack. I'm attaching the backing penny. I always wrap the needle just once. The wrap allows that first stitch to stand at attention. No slanty beginnings here.

Threads to Dye For

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: Threads. What thread to use? What thread is the best? Does it matter? What is the look I want? What colour would be best? All good questions.

How to Stitch a Penny Rug; The "3 stack" with a "personal backing"

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: Order a pre-cut kit, including thread and needles, and make a penny rug; Penny Rug Kits or order my Epattern from my Etsy shop and learn how to put your stacks together.

The Makings of a Penny Rug

Here's what Colleen had to say about her tutorial: First things first,

Gather your wool, cut your scraps into circles. Check my tutorial about how to cut circles for a penny rug. For this rug, 3", 2" and 1" circles. No rules! Make them 3.25 and 2.75 and .75 if you want! What do you have in the wool stash?

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