Free Autotracer Online

You can use this Autotracer to convert raster images into vector graphics. This process is called tracing or vectorization.  Tracing can be done by hand or you can use a tool which does this cumbersome job automatically. But usually some post-processing is necessary.  Most auto-tracing tools cost a lot of money, if you do not need them regularly this tool is an option.

Patchwork Pattern Maker

At the Victoria & Albert Museum

Thanks Camille

Circle Skirt Calculator

Generously shared from By Hand London.  They also have sew along tutorials for their patterns.

Enlarge and Reduce Patterns with Adobe Reader

Julian Opie Style Self Portraits

ArtisanCam Activities

Skip to my Lou Recipe Card Maker

This is a fun way to print the recipes for the cookie exchange.
Goody.

Online Quilt Design

This is one nice tool. When you are done designing you can print the block, view a line or color drawing and calculate yardage. Free block patterns galore.
From Jinny Beyer

Cone Calculator

ConeCalc is a free program that provides a flat pattern for a cone of your dimensions.
Good for lampshades and felt cone dolls.
Work online or download. You are able to print from the download version.
Windows and Mac

LEGO Digital Designer

LEGO Design Software

Free Online Graph Paper / Grid Paper PDFs

Free Online Graph Paper / Grid Paper PDFs

Perfect tool to generate your own hexagonal paper piecing templates.
You choose the size.

Make a cross stitch pattern from photo

MyPhotoStitch.com

Make Patterns From A Photo

I forget who to credit with this find. Sorry. Have to be more careful.

This one is very cool. I trace my pattern from the screen…. my lightbox;) 

Online Box Template Maker

I love making my own gift boxes. This online and free site is just the ticket.  I forget who to credit with this find. If it was you, please forgive.

Free online home design software

Autodesk® Homestyler™ free* online home design software bring your interior design plans to life. Easy drag and drop, brand name products, and 3D views make using Autodesk Homestyler the best way to start your next home design project.

It's free*, completely web-based, and instantly accessible online.

Jewelry Design Tool

Create Your Style Online with a multitude of different shapes, sizes and colors of CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements!

With the online design tool you can create your own necklaces and bracelets. The tool is unique and your possibilities are unlimited:
•Start from scratch, create and save your own designs with the brilliant electronic version of CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements
•Adopt existing templates, exclusively designed for Swarovski, to your wishes.
•Calculate the amount of Crystal Beads, Crystal Pearls or Pendants you are going to need to realize your creation.
•You can print your colorful creations, save and load them at any time.

Printable ring sizer chart

A tool from Danforth Diamond

Bolts, screws & washers

What size do I need or have?
Printable tools from Rule Co.

Make your own photo kaleidocycles

Online tool from Foldplay. Enjoy your photo kaleidocycles, moving paper sculptures that turn in an endless cycle.

Online Poloroid Maker

Rollip - Create Poloroids from your photos.
Just load your picture and choose from a variety of focus and decoration options.
A gift from the Poloroid Corporation

10.14.09 This morning I saw an announcement that Poloroid is bringing back their instant film and cameras. Yay! I still have my camera and hope that there will be film for it.

Thumb Drive Applications

Dana Coffey, Crazeegeekchick.com, has put together a comprehensive list of portable applications for your USB thumb drive.
She says "With traveling and use of many different computers, many geeks (and geek girls) often find a need to have a uniform set of tools handy wherever we may be. I've put together a list of 25 invaluable portable apps that can be installed on an Ipod or Thumb Drive. These are really cool!"
I agree.