Seams Like Fun

Have you had a chance to leaf through the June/July issue of Home Companion yet? I was noticing all the different fabric designer's advertisements. Got me wondering how many of them offered free projects and patterns (afterall, we have to keep our free patterns stash fresh!) so I put on my Super-Duper-Sluther's hat and did some investigation. Take a look:

This is one that I especially like. Moda has a fabric/project matcher that allows you to design clothing, quilts, accessories or home items online choosing any of the Moda fabrics and various patterns.

Anna Maria Horner has some fabulous free patterns! I'm still on the hunt for this pin cushion but according to her blog, it's in the new issue of Quilts and More.

Michael Miller's site has free patterns and some really darling projects (look on the left sidebar for "fun ideas & tutorials").

Windham has free stuff too! Patterns for aprons, pillows, quilts, etc.

It's a pricy way to go but check out Bari J's Design Your Own Handbag. Sooo cool! If nothing else, it's inspiration in the waiting.

I'm getting the sewing itch all of a sudden. Maybe today's unfamiliar pleasure should be trying out a new sewing project (?) I bought this funny little footstool at a garage sale a few weeks back. I think it's made out of fabric covered cans. Is that considered sewing??