By Hand London - Free PDF Sewing Pattern

 

By Hand London - Free Polly Top PDF

I know you guys love a freebie pattern and if sewing something fun to wear for Spring is on your radar then look no further than this super cute Polly top at By Hand London.

At this time of year I've taken as much as I can handle of this cat and mouse, is it? isn't it?, Spring vs Winter power struggle we endure here in Canada, and I start looking towards making some new Springy clothes.  Even if I do have to smother them in a snuggly Cashmere sweater, until I'm good and ready to officially come out of Canadian hibernation.

There is still snow on the ground, and Mittens and Scarf are a constant when leaving the house, but I'm daydreaming about sewing things, gulp, without sleeves, and shocked gasp, maybe even showing off my pasty English "Are those white tights you're wearing, no that's my skin!" drumsticks. True story!

 

Whilst you're checking out By Hand Londons Polly top, look for their Georgia dress, love this and both the variations of straps would work so well for day or night.

 

 By Hand London - Georgia Dress STG 14.00

Until such times as the temperature is again above 0, I'm going to be working on my refashion pile and maybe even trying out this awesome pattern in a beautiful Silk I've been holding on to.

Who's up for some Spring/Summer refashioning? are you getting excited about Me-Made-May yet?

Cinnamon Teal Pottery Giveaway (US addresses)

 

The lovely Jessi from Cinnamon Teal Handmade (CinnamonTeal on Craftster) contacted me about a giveaway she is hosting to celebrate her brand spanking new Etsy shop. I instantly fell in love with her handmade pottery especially these Deer designs and I just knew you would too.

 

Black and White Antler Mug

As an avid Tea drinker, (yep I know totally English of me but whatevs!) I love me a good mug, and these are so beautiful I only wish I could enter the giveaway myself, gah!


Don't let that stop all of you lovely US readers from hopping by and entering, these would make amazing Christmas gift wouldn't they? I don't own any handmade pottery but I'm thinking now is the time to treat myself.

The giveaway ends on October 2nd 2013 so don't miss out

Freebie Sample of UK's Simply Crochet Magazine

If you've been reading my blog for a little while, you will know that I love love love Mollie Makes, the UK craft/thrift/Creative Inspiration magazine.

I struggle to get copies here in Canada, and by struggle what I actually mean, is that I hate paying $12 for a magazine that costs my fellow Brits a cool fiver.  When I do loosen the purse strings and indulge, I eagerly search out the page with a 'deal' on overseas subscription ($60 instead of $90) to find that the deal ended 2 months before the magazine hit Canada (are you freakin' kidding me?!)

Sooooo (point nearing completion stay with me people) when I heard of a deal on a Mollie Makes affiliated magazine Simply Crochet that was still current, and shock horror actually a price I was willing to pay, I knew I had to share with you guys... then run off and lock that deal down for myself.

Check out the magazines digital Freebie sampler HERE to get a taste of what looks to be another beautifully styled, crafty mag full of projects you know you are going to be itching to get started on.

 

and this is the trial deal I'm excited about: 

 

US/CANADA subscribers purchase a trial of 3 issues for $10

US/CANADA Subscription offer HERE

(Quote ref. 2005)

 

UK Offer is STG 5.00 for 3 Issues, (equally awesome but you lucky ducks can pick up a copy at your local Newsagents!)

UK Subscription offer HERE

(Quote ref. SCRX19)

 

 

NOTE: As with all Trial offers, the company have your Credit Card details, so if you intend on cancelling after your 3rd issue do so as soon as you've received your 3rd copy. Leave it too late, the trial will end and payments of $23.38 will be taken quarterly for an annual subscription of $93.52 (US/CANADA price for 13 issues for the year)

OFFER ENDS MAY 10TH 2013

 

 

 

N.B I'm not in any way shape or form reimbursed for this post, the links for the subscriptions can also be found on the final page of the digital sampler.

Freebie project from Mollie Makes - Cross stitch Critters

I love these, kinda Halloweeny, but still cool for stocking stuffers. Did you know it's only 60 sleeps til Dec 25th my lovelies, don't say I didn't warn you it was coming, (since like June!!)

The pattern has the charts for 6 creepy cute monsters and instructions for stuffies, pencil cases and a few other projects. Such a great idea for hard to craft for boys or girls.
 

Creepy Cross Stitch Critters - Free Patterns

 
This Freebie project comes from The Making Spot the craft site of UK Magazine Mollie Makes. You'll need to sign up (Free) and add it to your cart but then it's free to download. I love the Magazine but can't always get hold of it in Canada so it's great to know that most of the projects are available to buy and sometimes free on their site, yippee!

They have 50% off their Halloween projects right now so go have a look, between 26th - 28th October they are also featuring free Haloween projects on The Making Spot Blog.

Enjoy
x

Crochet Necklace Link to Free Pattern

The Making Spot - Crochet-necklace Pattern

Check out this gorgeous Crochet necklace, looks simple enough and it's Free too thanks to Mollie Makes site The Making Spot.

Look round the site for Free and cheap patterns for Knitting, Sewing, Cross Stitch, and Scrapbooking/Card Making info too. You do need to register first, select the Free pattern for Crochet necklace then 'checkout' as if you're paying, no payment info required though.

I can see these winging their way to family and friends for postage friendly Xmas gifts to UK fam, how lovely would these be in a variegated Embroidery floss? Yum

  

The Making Spot - Vintage Typewriter set

I've been quiet on the blogging front recently as I'm tackling a couple of big projects I've wanted to start for months, but let's just say I'm loving me some Cross Stitch right now.

How cute is this Vintage Typewriter Desk Set? STG 2.49 is a great price for 4 charts plus info on how to sew the complete desk set with Noticeboard.  Maybe I've just found my next big project...

Freebie Issue of Mollie Makes!!

A quick unscheduled post to let you know how to get your FREE digital copy of Issue 1 of Mollie Makes magazine (their sold out first issue), a UK based craft mag with THE most gorgeous projects to try.

Download your copy here on iTunes for your iPad/iPhone etc. As a lover of good ole fashioned paper and print, I'll be perusing my copy (thanks to Chapters) with my two I's ;)

FREE DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 8TH 2012