Free Vintage Patterns

Holy Cow!! Wendy has done so much wonderful work.  Thank you.

A Link Library of FREE Vintage Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Patterns Scattered Across The Web

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.

the real meggiecat

I was just lucky that this pictured came out blurry so every little wrinkle doesn't show.  I'm wearing my favorite shirt by Glima that is starting to die. Glima still makes this shirt just not in this great color.

One of the categories here is Real Life and has a little peek into my life.

"That Girl" wannabe

My high school graduation photo, 1968

There are braces under that non-smile. I'm so grateful that the photographer said "No. Don't smile"

Painted Lamps

Excellent advice by Spray Painters Anonymous guest
Janell from Isabella & Max rooms on
Living Savvy.


Doodle with a white Sharpie oil paint marker
From Better Homes and Gardens

















Maybe some thing like this design patent for fabric.

Emboider Ikea's Erslev Rug

From ariadne at Home




Using this clever technique from let birds fly
for making yarn from t-shirts.

DIY KitchenAid Mixer Cover

Downloadable free pattern from About.com

Adorable free Paper Pieced Kitchen Aid Mixer Pattern
from Why Not Sew?


Patent Drawing

http://sewing.about.com/od/homedecprojects/ss/Free-Pattern-And-Directions-To-Sew-Your-Own-Stand-Mixer-Or-Blender-Cover.htm

Paper Chains

A large collection of paper chains from
Ribambelles & Ribambins. 
This site will keep  you interested for a long while.
Cowboys, alphabets, embroidery, paper toys and more.

Polka Dot Smocking Tutorial

Clear and cute tutorial from Zakka Inspired.

I've smocked checked fabric but this is an idea I want to keep for a bodice.

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.

DIY Skin Care

I'm interested in all things DIY and have been looking around. Lots of interesting information.
You might be interested in these sites.
My posting skills are rusty so the pictures are not links. Click the blue text.

Smart Skin Care
"SmartSkinCare.com is an independent skin care information portal for savvy consumers. We don't sell skin care products or cosmetics. Nor do we endorse skin care manufacturers. Our goal is to help you make genuinely informed choices in skin care and rejuvenation."

Skinactives

Bulk Actives

Ruffled Top Pattern

This is the ruffle I've been looking for. Thank you Weekend Designer.

Hand Sewing

Annekata is a fairly new blog with a heavy emphasis on hand sewing. She's a girl after my heart and I'll be interested as she builds her handstitched wardrobe. Just look at what she's wearing! Beautiful.

These friendship rings really knock me out. What a great beginner project.