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When it comes to sewing for Christmas, we know there are a LOT of Christmas sewing projects and quilting patterns out there to choose from. Theyre all easy to sew - and we know youll love making them this festive season. Weve included a mix of free Christmas sewing projects and patterns to buy, so youre bound to find something that youll enjoy making. Lets face it, this is a busy time of year, so weve made it easy for you to find all your favourite Christmas sewing projects in one place with this round-up of quick and easy projects and patterns. If youre looking for last-minute present ideas, then check out our list of 25 quick gifts to sew when youre short of timeand if youre on the hunt for family craft ideas, how about our 50 Christmas crafts for kids Looking for more Christmas craft ideas Try our free Christmas knitting p...

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This mini crochet Christmas tree by Becky Skuse is made up of fab puff and popcorn stitches, and can be hooked up in no time (we think it would make a cute centre-piece for your Christmas dinner table). Its super-quick to hook up, so if youre Christmas decorations are looking a little drab you can crochet this little make in no time - even while youre waiting for Santa to arrive! You can find the free crochet Christmas tree pattern below, or if you would like to print the pattern you can download our handy PDF here. You will need Any DK yarn - wed suggest Deramores Studio Special DK or King Cole Big Value DK , 1 ball of each (see notes): Green Red A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook A 4mm (US G/6) hook Please note - this crochet Christmas tree pattern was originally designed in Adriafil Classic Mirage DK (55% wool...

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When it comes to gift giving, were probably all guilty of drawing a blank at some point or another. It can be hard sometimes to think of the perfect present, and even if youve got a bit of crafty knowledge yourself, picking the right crochet gifts for your recipients can require some careful thought. When trying to come up with crochet gift ideas for your crochet-loving friends - you would think that it should be easy to find them a gift they will enjoy using and really treasure, but for non-crafters it can be a bit of a minefield - What have they already got Would they actually use it Would they really like it Fortunately, weve come up with a list of 25 gifts for crocheters to help you find the perfect present for the hookster in your life! But if youve come here looking for inspiration for crochet gifts to give that you can make y...

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Embroidery is a great way to embellish your crochet fabric. With a few simple stitches, you can create colour and texture in your crochet fabric well after youve fastened off. You can use embroidery to create interesting patterns on a plain background, or to add a small detail to a pocket, collar or bag. In this tutorial were going to show you three of the most common ways of working embroidery on crochet (you can use the links below to jump to each technique). Cross stitch - One of the most popular embroidery stitches, each cross stitch uses one square of the base fabric, which means its an easy way to create all sorts of motifs, patterns and lettering. Back Stitch - Often used with cross stitch designs to form lines and details in the patterns, backstitch can also be used by itself to create lettering and lines,...

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Everyone loves a quirky fridge magnet, and were huge fans of cork upcycling! As succulent plants survive on very little soil theyre perfect for our make because theyre pretty hardy, but you could also experiment with air plants or fake flowers. Weve decorated with metallic paint, thread and wire, but you could try something unique. If you like this project, have a look at our other easy floristry articles - we love this DIY terrarium - or how about this gorgeous planter box made from an upcycled toolbox! If youre planning a get-together, this floral centerpiece could be just the ticket - or why not organise your herbs with these super easy herb pots . We love seeing what you make, so dont forget to share your craft projects with us on Instagram , Facebook ,or Twitter , too! You will need: Wine corks 10mm x 2mm strong ma...

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Dive into our favourite spooky Halloween quilt patterns with this round up of our favourite quilts to make to celebrate the spooky season! Weve put together this list of our favourite Halloween quilts to inspire you to sew little ghosts, black cats and witches hats! Weve picked a range of quilts for all abilities in this round up - for some of these you wont need any sewing experience to give them a go (look for the ones that use traditional piecing - a mixture of squares and half square triangles), while others give you the chance to play around with quilting techniques, from appliqué to paper piecing. Weve included a range of different projects for you, including some free Halloween quilt patterns alongside paid-PDF patterns to download and make instantly. Dive in and let us know your favourite! We hope you enjoy these haun...

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Who doesnt love a pair of leggings Theyre casual, comfortable and easy to wear. Whether youre working from home or looking for something relaxed to wear at the weekend, you need some leggings in your life! In this how to make leggings tutorial, well show you how to make leggings so you can stay cosy in the colder months of the year. Once youve got the hang of it, youll want to make your own leggings in an array of colours and patterns. You can adjust the length of this pattern to make 7 / 8 th leggings or shorts. Karolines leggings sewing pattern uses jersey fabric, which can be tricky to work with. If you havent sewn with jersey before, take a look at our jersey fabric sewing masterclass for lots of tips and advice. If youre a sewing novice, weve got lots of great how-to guides to help you get started. Learn how to use a sewing...

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