DIY Cross Stitch Patterns and Tutorials

OK – there are ENDLESS amounts of patterns and tutorials for cross stitching, but I picked out the ones that I enjoyed the most! Happy stitching!

Contents:

• How to Cross Stitch Tutorials
• Misc. Tutorials
• Misc. Patterns
• Fall Tutorials
• Christmas Tutorials
• Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

How to Cross Stitch Tutorials:

• Learn Cross Stitch Instructions: Cross-Stitch Centre
• Five Basic Stitches: CrossStitch.About
• How to Read a Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About
• How to Cross-Stitch: CrossStitch.About – here are all of About’s helpful links for cross-stitching!

Misc. Tutorials:

• Pokemon Cross Stitch Tutorial: LadyGekko from DeviantArt

Kitties will Puke on Everything You Love: Craftster

Misc. Patterns:

Breakfast at Tiffany's Audrey Hepburn Cross Stitch Pattern: ISewCute on Craftster

Busy as a Bee Pattern: XStitchHappy

Fall Tutorials:

Free Valdani Pumpkin Cross Stitch Chart: CrossStitch.About

Christmas Tutorials:

Free Cross Stitch Holiday Ornament Collection: CrossStitch.About - there are many variations for this pattern. Click on the photo to view them all!

Free Silent Night Cross Stitch Pattern: CrossStitch.About

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Mario Brothers DS Lite Case: Craftster

Go to Church or the Devil Will Get You: Craftster

I’m looking for more! If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

DIY Knitting Patterns and Tutorials

Knitting is one of the crafts I’ve been meaning to learn forever. Years ago, I received a ‘how to’ knitting book with all the supplies needed for beginners. I must have looked over the book and tried to knit a bunch of different ways for over a week – but just couldn’t get anywhere! I’m thinking about going to a class at Jo-Ann’s – hopefully they can teach me! In the mean time, here are some free patterns and tutorials for those who can knit.

Contents:

• Accessory Tutorials
• Stuffed Tutorials
• Halloween Tutorials
• Christmas Tutorials
• Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Accessory Tutorials:

• How to Knit Socks Video: Lion Brand Yarn

Child's Snaky Keyhole Scarf: Carson Ellis

Kitty-Kat's Kitty Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Kat's Devilish Ear Flap Ski Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Kat's "Two Sticks" Ear Flap Ski Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Kat's Kiddies "Two Sticks" Ear Flap Ski Hat: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Knit a Market Bag: We Wilsons

Trios Knitted Bracelet: SoftFlexCompany

Stuffed Tutorials:

Melvin the Molar Knitting Pattern: The Kat's Scratch Pad

Halloween Tutorials:

Hallowig: Knitty

Christmas Tutorials:

Mini Christmas Stocking Ornament: Knitting.About

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Knit Zebra Pillow: CraftZine

I’m looking for more! If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Faux Fur: What Can I Do With It?

So.. what can you do with it? I see it at Jo-Ann’s all the time, and honestly wonder what the heck could possibly be done with it. This post lists everything that I could find, with tutorials!

Actually, I made this stocking with some faux fur for my fiance’s niece. I hope she loves it!

Monster Stocking Tutorial from Crap I've Made

Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Contents:

• Accessory Tutorials
• Clothing Tutorials
• Pet Tutorials
• How to Sew Faux Fur
• Halloween Tutorials
• Christmas Tutorials
• Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Accessory Tutorials:

• How to Sew a Child’s Fur Muff: Scribd

DIY Faux Fur Neck Warmer: Love Maegan

How to Make a Fake Fur Stole Wrap: ismoyo

Faux Fur Compact: FamilyFun

Beanie: Child's Faux Fur Trim: CraftBits

My Big Red Muff Tutorial for a Vintage style faux fur handwarmer: Laupre

Clothing Tutorials:

DIY Faux Fur Vest: LoveMaegan

Pet Tutorials:

DIY Reversible Pet Bed Tutorial: RedThreadDIY - hey! That's me!

Luxe Dog Bed From a Faux Fur Coat: FineDivingChicago

How to Sew Faux Fur:

• How to Sew with Faux Fur: eHow
• How to Sew Faux Fur Fabric: eHow
• Sewing with Faux Fur: BurdaStyle
• Tips for Sewing with Faux Fur: Fehr Trade
• Sewing with Faux Fur: Home Family
• How to Cut and Sew Fake Fur: Sewing.About

Halloween Tutorials:

• Six Kids Animal Halloween Costumes, One Pattern: Suite101

Fur Boots/Feet/Paws: FreeWebs User messerschmitt51

Christmas Tutorials:

Faux Fur Lined Christmas Tree Skirt Tutorial: Centsational Girl

Christmas Stocking Card: Kaboose

Greyhound Santa: AllFreeCrafts

How to Make a Fur Christmas Tree: RoxyCraft

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Fun Faux Fur Bag: U-Handbag

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!