It's time for shoutouts. I have been seeing a  lot of good crafting and organizing craft/sewing room ideas lately. I'm going to start doing this every week so I can get creative and pass these on to you. I show what I make on my youtube channel. My channel name is Paradise Creations. So  I'm going to do 10 this week.

1. I Always Pick the Thimble. She shows you how to fold fabric to the same size so you can fit it on your fabric shelves. 



This is the site to go to:

https://www.ialwayspickthethimble.com/category/home-life/page/2/

 She also has some free patterns. Here are her categories:

Jewelry, Sewing, Knit, Crochet, Home, Life, Our Cabin



Here is an example of what she has to offer in free patterns.

Here is her site: http://www.amigurumiforum.com/

I have most of her patterns saved on Pinterest. This is a good way to use up all your scrap yarns. It looks like it wouldn't take much yarn to make these.

3. ABC Knitting Patterns: Talking about crocheting this site has it all. This site has from Accessories to Vests in crocheting. Then Afghans to Vests. She also has a tutorial for crocheting. She has knitting and crocheting patterns that are free. 

Wellie Wishers Doll Autumn Lace Dress

This is the site:

https://www.abc-knitting-patterns.com/

4.  The name is Oliver + S.  She has a learn to sew, free videos and free patterns. Talking about dolls, this site has a few things to offer for free. One is a doll measuring chart.

Here is th site:

https://oliverands.com/free-patterns/measurement-chart/

5. The Crafty Mummy: There are so many things on this blog. There are free patterns for Quilting, Crochet, Sewing, Stitching, Crafts and Tutorials. 

Here is the site address: 

 https://thecraftymummy.com/

6.  a little bird made me: This site has whats called Friday Finds - a list of 30+ free tutorials and patterns for wallets and pouches. 

Here is a picture of her craft fair set up:

So check her out and see what will inspire you to create.

The site address is:

https://alittlebirdmademe.wordpress.com/blog/

7. Jennifer Maker: I watch her tutorials on YouTube. She does a lot of different things with her Cricut Maker. One of them is a Glitter Tumbler with Step By Step instructions. I haven't tried this either. I'm a little nervous about it. 

Here is the address:

https://jennifermaker.com/glitter-tumbler-tutorial/

8. Do you need help learning about machine embroidery, well here is a site that may help you.

Here is the address:

http://dzgns.com/blog/?s=7+steps+to+improve+your+embroidery

9. Here you will find all types of quilting ideas. I did see an article I liked about cleaning self healing cutting mats. Below is the address to get there.

http://madebychrissied.blogspot.com/search?q=+clean+cutting+mats

How to clean and care for a self-healing cutting mat

10. Last but not least is sewing support. This site has 50+ projects to use up the fabric scraps that we all end up with after a sewing project. There are a lot of good ideas here to use them up and make some cute projects.

Here's an example of one of the patterns:

Here is the address where you can find more and more and more ideas.

http://sewingsupport.com/

Okay so until next week, have a good night or a good day and have fun with all these ideas.

I was looking for ideas on Pinterest to make face scrubbies.. You know how Pinterest gives you new ideas for other things? Well I found this blog where she posts 50 things to make and sell. I thought that was a great way to sell things you make without having to have a website. She also has all types of items that you can use your Cricut for. So I haven't tried anything yet, but I am definitely going to follow her. I would recommend you to do the same, if you are looking to use your Cricut for things to make and sell. Here is the blog address:

https://tastefullyfrugal.org/2019/10/50-things-to-make-and-sell-with-cricut.html

I have a Cricut Maker and so that means I can also make things to sew. Now I didn't notice if she has ideas for the Maker, I have been trying to untangle some yarn, while I was scrolling.

Talking about Cricut I just found another blog you may like. It's making things with your Cricut in 15 minutes. I really like what she has. I am going to share this blog also:

https://www.happygoluckyblog.com/cricut-projects-you-can-make-in-15-minutes-or-less/

Well that's it for now. I am Pinterest just about everyday. I keep my laptop next to me, so when I am sitting on the couch and I want to make something, I just get on Pinterest and look and save and follow.

Have a good day or night when your reading this and checkout the blogs I posted. These ladies have some good ideas to share using your Cricut. I guess I need to look at these and start using my Cricut. My husband bought me some notions and vinyl for my Cricut for Christmas and I haven't even taken them out of the boxes yet.

I will post more when I come across some good ideas or videos or both.

I have opened another shop called Paradise of Creations. That is where I will put handmade items that I crochet, sew and different types of crafts. There isn't much in there at the moment, but I will be adding more items really soon. Right now I have Air Freshener Doll with the pop up freshener.

Now in my Vintage Sewing Shoppe on Etsy, I have added a few new categories.. They are clearance $2, clearance attachments $7 and a few clearance $1.

Now I have come across some fantastic doll clothes and accessories websites.

They are:  

https://www.americangirlideas.com/american-girl-bean-bag-chair/

This one here has a free pattern instructions to make a bean bag. There are so many more things that she designed here on the link with this website.

https://www.americangirlideas.com/sewing-small-crafts/

This website has all types of crafts and sewing ideas for American Girl Dolls.

Also this week JoAnns is having a sale on Kwik Sew and Butterick patterns for $1.99. I was shocked to see that Kwik Sew was on sale. It's very rare that these patterns are at this price. So I got 10 and I found some cute doll patterns. I can't wait to make them.

I hope this New Hear 2020 will be the better year than last year. I hope this year will bring you joy and happiness.

Check out my YouTube channel. It's called Paradise Creations. 

It's been way to long

It's been a long time. My New Years resolution is to blog if not a few times a week, but to blog at least once a week. I am going to change my blog so you will be interested in the topics. I am going to add more shout outs to people that design their own sewing, plastic canvas, crochet, knitting patterns. I am going to have patterns for animals, arigami, doll clothes, doll making and so much more.

I am also going to upload videos from YouTube and Vimeo that will have the same content. I have been watching so much Youtube that I have so many ideas. I am also going to upload pictures of projects I make. Oh! I forgot that there is embroidery machine and hand, and cross stitching.

So be on the lookout for a lot of exiting things coming your way in the new year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I know it's been a while. I have been very busy getting things ready for my daughters wedding. I am so glad that is out of the way. Now I get t do things I enjoy.

One of the things I enjoy is sewing. I am going to do a sew along with a person on YouTube. We are to make something that is 4th of July theme. I already have my fabric, but I haven't picked out my dress yet. I have a lot of dress patterns that will be ideal. I just need to decide.

The reveal  of the dress is July 1-7th. I am going to get it started next week I hope.  It is run by Akram's Ideas, RunningNStyle, Vintage on Tap and Judith Dees.. I will keep you updated on how the sew along is going. If you want to participate you need to let her now by going to her blog. You can go to any of these ladies on youtube and get all the details. this is open to anyone around the globe.

#4thofJulyProudDressProject and #FlagsOfTheWorldDressProject sew along challenge.

Be sure to go to http://wp.me/p3KY3-2Cv and sign-up to participate

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Burda 6761 Review

New crochet blog discovered.

I watch a lot of YouTube on sewing, crafts and crochet. I came across this young woman that crochets some adorable things like baby items, jar covers, aphgans and so many more things. Her YouTube channel name is the crochet world. I found her blog and she has a lot of free patterns on there. These patterns are all her patterns. You should really check it out. Her blog address is:
http://thecrochetworld.blogspot.com/

I love all her tutorials. She does her tutorials on YouTube . I think she is from India, but she speaks English. Her instructions are easy to follow. She uses a lot of acrylic yarn. Here is one of her tutorials from YouTube:
https://youtu.be/JsFd_2V_RkY

Well until next time, if I don't post anything else before Christmas, I would like to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Also, Happy Hannakah.

I found another great blog post with 11 new 18" doll patterns. The name of the blog is nest full of eggs. They each come from other blogs and they are free patterns.

The first one is a reversible skirt from https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/01/18-inch-doll-skirt-tutorial.html

2. Lazy Day Skirt from https://oliverands.com/free-patterns/lazy-days-skirt/

3. Newborn Onsies to 18" doll clothes http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/newborn-onesies-to-18-inch-doll-clothes.html

4. No Sew Tutu http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/no-sew-tutu-for-18-inch-doll.html

5. Petticoat http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/petticoat-for-18-inch-doll.html

6. Chiffon Bubble Skirt http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/chiffon-bubble-skirt-for-18-inch-doll.html

7. Lace and Tulle Skirt http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/lace-and-tulle-skirt-for-18-inch-doll.html

8. Sequin Skirt http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/sequin-skirt-for-18-inch-doll.html

9. Layered Trim Skirt  http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/layered-trim-skirts-for-18-inch-doll.html

10. Doily Circle Skirt  http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/05/doily-circle-skirt-for-18-inch-doll.html

11. No Sew Dress http://nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com/2014/08/no-sew-18-inch-doll-dresses.html

I haven't made any of these outfits yet, but I am planning to. They look so easy. Looks like to me you just need the basic sewing skills.

Wow! It's been a long time since I have been posting anything here. Well, I have been so busy sewing and crocheting. I just got through make no dresses for Africa girls. I also included shorts and shirts for little boys as well. I finally learned how to make sanitary pads for the girls.

I am in the process of crocheting a shopping bag and bed doll. I ran out of yarn for the dress for the doll, so I had to order more, so I'm waiting on that to come in so I can finish. I crocheted a toilet tissue doll dress. I was going through some doll supplies and came across some dolls for crafting. I found a lot of theses at a yard sale a long time ago. I have doll heads and dolls for air fresheners, santa doll heads and different sizes for cubbie dolls. I'm planning to makes clothes for these dolls. If they turn out nice I may decide to sell them.

Talking about dolls, I just found this cute pillowcase dress for 18" dolls. It's a free download from Pixie Faire.
Here is the site address: http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/free-doll-clothes-patterns/products/drawstring-dress-18-doll-clothes

I also found another blog with a lot more free doll patterns, here is the link: http://livingadollslife.blogspot.com/p/more-amazing-free-patterns-for-18-inch.html
So if you like to sew doll clothes for a special little girl in your life, this is a great place. I love to make doll clothes and accessories.

I was in Dollar Tree the other day and found a tea set with plates, forks and knives, tea pot and tea cups. They are the perfect size for 18" dolls. I am going to post some pictures soon about some of the things I have been making.

Well, that's all for now. I am going to try to write more often. Have a great day.

Nova's Tip/Stop Motion

Anyone that has a Singer 221 featherweight, this is a great video on how to fix and clean the hand wheel.

Crochet a Drink Coaster! - How to Crochet a Classic Round Motif

This is a video I found on how to crochet a drink coaster.

Hope you enjoy!

Busy Busy Busy

Good morning all, hope your summer is going good so far. I love the summer, but I live in Florida and it's summer all year round. I used to live in Virginia, and I hated the winter; (cold, snow, ice, etc). I've been here for 4.5 years.

I haven't done all that great about keeping up my blog, I forget sometimes then sometimes I get real busy.

Talking about being busy, I have been trying to get my sewing cleaned up and organized. It seems to me that every time I get my sewing room cleaned it gets messy again. How is that when I'm sewing? LOL!
I have been getting some mending done that has been laying around my sewing room for a long time, and I have been going through all my things to see what I don't need anymore or have never used, and gave it all to the thrift store. I'm sure I will come across more. I can see my recliner that I have in my room and I actually got to sit in it yesterday. So now I know I am starting to see progress.

I got a new sewing machine. I had a Babylock Ellure Plus and I decided I wanted to update to a color screen. The old machine didn't have a color screen. It was black and white and you couldn't tell what the embroidery pattern was going to look like and you also couldn't tell what going to be stitched each time you had to change thread colors. Also, all it told you was thread color, like green, red, white, etc. No thread color number.
The new machine is amazing. I love it. When you turn it on the display shows a screen saver, then when you click that, you see the stitch selections.  Below is some pictures of what it looks like:

I have been watching a lot of sewing videos on youtube anywhere from fabric hauls to tutorials on different methods of sewing projects. I have been busy sewing a lot of dresses for African girls. I sew dresses for Little Dresses for Africa charity. It's a lot of fun. I try to make each dress unique and special for the girl that will be wearing them.

Here are a couple that I have made, I didn't take pictures of all of them, I wish I did.

The red and white one has a purse to match. I will be making more of these dresses for the charity. I think I might add this one to my etsy store. I am very pleased how it came out. I think this is a simplicity pattern. Not sure. I don't have the pattern near me to check, but I will add the pattern information in my next blog. I don't have any appointments or anything the next few days, so I will try to find time to let you know. This dress was real easy to make. I had a few questions about the pattern, but then when I studied it and actually started to put it all together, it was easier then I anticipated.

 I also learned how to make cloth sanitary pads by watching videos on youtube. They are a lot easier to make than I thought. I found a template on the internet. Below is the site where you can find the instructions and template:

https://sites.google.com/site/shewhorunsintheforest/home

I have been doing some crocheting also. I have made a ton of hats and a few scarves, plus baby booties, a diaper set (it's a frog), doll stuff.

I have made a lot more projects that I haven't taken pictures of. I will do that and show you more. These items above are going in my etsy store. So if you are interested to see these and more go over and browse my shop.
http://www.etsy.com/vintagesewingshoppe

I made a couple of these towels for my daughter for her birthday. It's easy, all you do is go to the store get a dish towel (or you can get a bath hand towel), Pot holder, and a button.

Center the edges of the pot holder on the towel, then fold in the edges to meet the pot holder on each end, then sew down each edge. Fold the towel in half long ways to find the center, then fold the pot holder in half with hoop on top (that's the button hole) to find that center. Put a couple of straight pins in on each end of fold on pot holder. Put the pot holder on top of the towel with the fold lines together (make sure you have the tag on the top). Sew across from one side to another. Bring hoop down to other side of pot holder to find where the button will go, mark that area with a marking pen or tailors chalk. Sew the button on. Your done! :

Well, I have a doctors appointment, so I guess I'd better get off my computer and get ready. Will update more later.

First Steps Sewing Projects - Making Ironing Board Cover

I just found this great tutorial on how to make an ironing board cover. She has an accent and sometimes it's hard to understand her. You really have to pay close attention. I think she said for the elastic 28" and it looks like she is doing the 28" twice. That will make 56" total. I'm going to make one, but I am going to try to slow down the speed when I get to that part so I can understand the inches part for the elastic.

A Small Dollar Tree Haul October 13, 2015

This is a video that I put on Youtube about a haul that I did at Dollar Tree.
Sometimes I do haul videos about great deals that I find. I decided maybe I would put them in my blog. Maybe some of you will be interested. Also, I come across some good crafting and sewing videos that I will start posting.

Amazon Craft Haul

This is a haul that I got from Amazon.com I bought crochet hooks, a doll clothes sewing book and a rotary cutter.

Wow! More listings in my shop. I'm on a roll.

Wow! I've been busy today listing some sewing machine attachments and notions. I'm trying to get caught up on all the things I have to list. I need to stop buying things to list until I get caught up. But I go to an estate sale, yard sale or something and I see things that I know people would love to own. So then the items never seem to stay caught up. Oh well, maybe one day, I will have everything listed. Am I dreaming? Well, here are the items I listed today.

If your interested go to www.etsy.com/vintagesewingshoppe

Set of 44 clear bobbins flat on top and bottom

Singer Simanco 35996 5/64" Foot Hemmer Low Shank

Vintage Famous Buttonholer

Paper holder from the 1920's with a Aug Thomas Needle Threader and Dixon and Rands Sharps

Adjustable Hemmer