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Recycled Plastic Bag patterns
	A website where you can learn and share information about crocheted and other crafted recycled bags. An eco friendly site dedicated to recycling and crafting with free patterns and tutorials. http://www.myrecycledbags.com (Clicks: 328; Link added: May 3, 2007) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip If when shaping your finished piece, you find it won't lie flat or shape properly, carefully add a little heat (a hair dryer works well) and position the piece into the right shape. Be careful to not actually melt the plastic.

Placemat Hats
	Fine straw placemats make great hats and hat bases. Placemats are much cheaper than straw fabric and their design motifs and finished edges will save construction time. Editor's Note: This site is maintained by a costume designer and Professor of the Theatre Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and as she puts it, is "one of the World Wide Web's largest, and most eclectic, constume sites." http://www.costumes.org (Clicks: 310; Link added: Oct 17, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Be gentle when forming your hat, the straw may not cooperate and break; you may have to continually steam the placemat to prevent damaging it.

The Original Custom-Fit Dog Sweater - Knit
	This pattern has withstood the test of time and is truly the perfect dog sweater pattern. This sweater will keep your dog warm and looking stylish in the colder months. Do check out my articles and information on knitting for the troops, making Aran sweaters, and a variety of other free knitting patterns. http://www.cs.oswego.edu/~ebozak/knit/index.html (Clicks: 309; Link added: Nov 17, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Use yarn that is at least 50% wool because a sweater made with wool will keep your dog warm even if it gets wet.

Mosaic Patterns
	Mosaic Patterns Online is your resource for patterns for mosaic projects. Included with the pattern is a photographic step-by-step guide and a materials and equipment list. Loads of free patterns to download. http://www.mosaicpatternsonline.com (Clicks: 305; Link added: Apr 10, 2007) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Using a wooden tongue depressor is a great way to mix and spread your grout. You can also cut it in half when you want to spread your adhesive down on a surface.

Christmas Goody Cans
	The Kansas City Public Library has a wonderful collection of craft projects for children. This project is one of many specifically for Christmas. http://www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/YS/CRAFTS/goodiech.htm (Clicks: 305; Link added: Nov 11, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip The Christmas Goody Cans were designed to be made with chip cans but, any can with a plastic snap-on lid could also be used - just remember to change the shape of the face to fit the can size.

Free Hardanger Patterns from Nordic Needle
	An ever-growing selection of everyday and holiday Hardanger projects for every skill level. Stitchers have also shared their favorite tips and techniques on creating beautiful Hardanger embroidery. http://www.nordicneedle.com/free/index.shtml (Clicks: 305; Link added: Nov 18, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Beginning embroiderers should avoid dark colored fabric as the stitches are more difficult to see than on light fabrics.

Make Your Own Journal
	Make your own hand-sewn journal with this highly-detailed and easy-to-follow tutorial. The instructions are fully illustrated so that ever the first time bookmaker can make their own journal. http://curiouslycrafty.wordpress.com/tutorials/ (Clicks: 301; Link added: Sep 29, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip When making the book cover try to use a medium weight fabric such as cotton, as a heavyweight fabric will be difficult to glue down and a lightweight fabric may show glue seeping through.

Little Moon Originals
	Unique quilted patchwork bags made from fine and luxurious designer upholsteries and cottons. http://littlemoonoriginals.etsy.com (Clicks: 278; Link added: May 6, 2007) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Cotton fabrics sometimes have numbers on the selvage showing all the different colors used in the print. this can be a great guide for picking out coordinating fabrics for patchworking...sometimes there are subtle colors you didn't notice that can give a whole new look to your projects when you use them as accents.

Sock Monkey Fun!
	Custom Hand-made Sock Monkeys. Cute ready to adopt Sock Monkeys. Clothes and accessories for your Sock Monkey. Free knitting, crochet, and sewing sock monkey clothes patterns. Sock Monkeys in the Wild photo galleries. http://www.sockmonkeyfun.com (Clicks: 277; Link added: Aug 31, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip When making a Sock Monkey one of the most important features is the mouth. I find that positioning the mouth piece and pining the bottom half before sewing helps keep it centered and helps sculpt the shape of the mouth. In this way you can make the Sock Monkey have an upturned smile, with any style heel.

Olga's Macrame Hobby site
	Learn how to make basic and some unique Macrame knots. Visit the photo gallery of my handmade Macrame items with descriptions and instructions on how to make them. Explore the history of macrame art and learn about the origins of the craft and hopefully become inspired to make your own macrame art. http://www.olgasmacrame.com (Clicks: 260; Link added: Jan 29, 2008) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip You don't need anything for creating Macrame piece - only your hands, some yarn - and sometimes your imagination! Macrame is almost lost art but nowadays it become more and more popular. When making knots with picots, covering your work surface with a piece of plaid fabric or lined paper will make it easier to create uniformly-sized loops.

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