AllFreeCrafts News October 22, 2008

New Craft Projects at AFC October 22, 2008 
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Newsletter Highlights
  • Table Setting Placemat
  • Two Sewing Pattern Contributions
  • More New Halloween Decorations
  • New Christmas Craft Projects
  • Editor's Pick - Crochet
  • Share the Love of Crafting
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    Free Crafts, Craft Projects and Patterns
    to Make Easy Homemade Gifts


    mouse (3K)We have a nice assortment of new crafts this week, including two easy sewing patterns, and more new crafts for Halloween and Christmas.

    I've added some of my favorite crochet patterns, too, in a new Editor's Pick section of the newsletter.

    Creative Table Setting Lesson


    An easy way to combine art and a lesson in table setting.
    tablesetting3 (9K)tablesetting100 (2K)Table Setting Placemat
    Here's a creative art project that helps to teach the kids how to set the table for dinner.

    Just print the placemat, tell the short table-setting story, then get the kids to color the placemat. This is an imaginative way for them to remember where to put the fork, plate, knife, and spoon - and great fun to do as well!

    See our Kid's Crafts index for more children's crafts.

    Featured New Crafts


    Two new sewing patterns contributed by My House Boutique
    toddlersmock64 (3K)Toddler Smock
    Quick and easy free sewing pattern to make a sweet, yet practical toddler smock. Cutting and sewing takes about half an hour.
    babydoll64 (1K)Sleepy Time Doll
    Sleepy-time doll pattern to embroider, fill with lavender, and tuck into bed with your child.
    If you would like to contribute to AllFreeCrafts, please email: editor(at)allfreecrafts.com with an original photo of the finished project and your directions on how to make it. Reader ideas are always welcome!

    New Halloween Crafts


    Free Halloween crafts added to AFC this week.
    ghostgarland48 (1K)Ghostly Garland
    A ghostly garland, with ghost, cat and pumpkin cut-outs.
    pumpkinbulb64 (2K)Lightbulb Pumpkin
    Recycled lightbulb pumpkin decoration.
    nutpumpkin48 (2K)Nutty Pumpkin
    Li'l pumpkin with a nutty side.
    lightbulbwitchface48 (1K)Lightbulb Witches
    Paint a witch face on a burned out lightbulb.
    Please see our Halloween Crafts for dozens more like this.

    Christmas Craft Projects


    New Christmas decorations to add to your wish list.
    fcsoldier48 (1K)Film Canister Soldier
    Recycle three film canisters into a toy soldier decoration.

    angel ornamentFilm Canister Angel
    A wee Christmas angel to make from a film canister.

    victorianjuice48 (2K)Victorian Ornaments
    Juice can lids turn Victorian in this recycling craft.
    snowmanfelt48 (1K)Felt Snowman or Felt Santa
    Each of these adorable Christmas projects includes a PDF file of pattern pieces to cut from felt sheets. santafelt48 (2K)
    Assembly is easy to do, using a simple, hand-sewn blanket stitch.
    Please see our Christmas Crafts section for more like this.

    Editor's Pick


    Two free crochet patterns that have proven popular in Ravelry groups.
    crocheted pigFlying Pig
    Winged pig gives substance to the rumor that pigs really can fly!
    abominable_slipperssm (1K)Abominable Baby Slippers
    Dress your favorite l'il monster in the cutest abominable baby slippers (sized from baby to small child).
    See our Crochet Patterns for lots more crochet projects.

    Share the Love of Crafting

    jane_avatar (5K)Craft lovers unite at the Allfreecrafts Yahoo Group, to share all craft links, craft chat and all things crafty.

    Kind regards,
    Janesign (2K) news@allfreecrafts.com
    http://www.allfreecrafts.com
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