Free
Projects - Courtesy of Olfa®
These projects are provided free of charge by OLFA® unless otherwise noted. For more patterns and ideas, visit
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and click on the "Quilters & Crafters" link.
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Christmas Tree
Placemat (Beginner)
Featuring the SCS-4 Scissors
For a festive holiday table, these Christmas
tree placements offer added decor to your dinner
table, or other tables that are around your
house. Using an applique technique, you can
easily make these in time for gifts for friends
for the holidays, or a gift for you and your
home.
Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for
sale) use.
For more patterns by Sheila, see her blog at:
http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/
Directions (PDF)
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4th of July Pinwheel Wallhanging (Advanced
Beginner)
Celebrate your freedom this year by creating a
red, white and blue square quilt. This patriotic
piece can be used as a table topper or wall
hanging sure to spark interest from your
summertime guests.
Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for
sale) use.
For more patterns by Sheila, visit her blog at:
http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/
Directions
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Retro Handyman's Apron (Beginner)
Use your favorite retro fabrics to make this
useful handyman's apron. All the tools you need
for your next project will be within your reach
when you place them in the pockets!
Directions
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Kids Tote Bag
(Beginner)
This simple tote is not only ideal for kids to
use, the pattern has been designed for kids to
make their own. Sized to easily hold a water
bottle and a few other odds and ends, this is a
great tote carrying a snack to the game.
Pattern designed by Sheila Reinke
Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for
sale) use.
For more patterns by Sheila, see her blog at:
http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/
Directions
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May Apple Mayhem
Quilt (Advanced)
Try your hand at 3 dimensional appliqué with
this uniquely textured wall hanging. Use any
appliqué pattern and just add thread,
embroidery, and beads for added “touchability”.
Directions (PDF) |
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Patchwork Hearts
Pillows (Beginner)
Perfect for the season, these patchwork pillows
are just the thing for your special Valentine.
Simple to make, and a great way to use up some
of those fabric scraps we’ve all got lying
around. A thoughtful way to show someone you
care.
Directions (PDF) |
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Baby Tree Quilt
(Intermediate)
“April showers bring May flowers” – and
sometimes those showers are baby showers!
Here is a cute baby quilt that will be a great
gift for that new little bundle of joy coming
into the world.
Baby Quilt – the pattern is a tree with circles
for foliage to attract the baby’s eye. Birds add
a nice cheery touch, and it will work well for a
boy or a girl. (After all, even a new Mom gets
tired of pink and baby blue EVERYWHERE).
Finished quilt size: Approximately 45" x 60"
Directions (PDF) |
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Confetti Heart
Sampler (Chenille/Advanced)
Beautiful wall hanging that integrates exciting
colors and the soft, comfortable feel of
chenille to add a touch of love & warmth to any
room!
Directions (PDF) |
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Thanksgiving Turkey
Chair Covers (Intermediate)
Add a little humor to your Thanksgiving dinner
with this fun dining room seat cover. Fits most
standard size chairs, creating a whimsical
setting for your family meal. Easy to make too
with our sew or no-sew instructions. Crafted out
of easy care felt, this turkey would look just
as festive in wool or fleece.
Directions (PDF) |
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Star Ornament
(Beginner)
Decorate your home well past the holidays.
Invite your guests to take one as they leave.
Directions (PDF) |
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Crafts - No-Sew |
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Fleece Foldelopes
(No-Sew/ Beginner)
Take all those fleece scraps and create this fun
"no-sew" foldelope - a folded envelope that can
be used to hold many different things - from
CD's to greeting cards, small gifts,
photographs, scissors, even money. The foldelope
is easy to make and attractive to use. Have fun
decorating your finished project with beatiful
ribbons and closures.
Directions (PDF) |
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Poinsettias Wall
Hanging or Table Runner
(No-Sew / Intermediate)
Poinsettias are a symbol of Christmas and what
better way to welcome guests to your home than
this lovely wall hanging or table runner.
Flowers cascading across a white background add
to the festive nature of the season. Embossed
felt adds to the elegance.
Directions (PDF) |
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Posy Napkin Rings
(No-Sew / Beginner)
These pretty napkin rings add the finishing
touch to your table.
Directions (PDF) |
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Paper & Scrapbooking |
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Holly Jolly
Placecards (Beginner)
Quick to make! Welcome all your guests to the
table…even the ones who show up at the last
minute!
Directions (PDF) |
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Bridal
Shower-by-the-Hour Invite (Beginner)
If you are planning a bridal shower, consider
this great theme: shower by the hour. Each guest
is assigned a time of day (8am, 1pm, etc), and
then asked to bring a gift that the new bride
might use in her home at that time of day.
Suggestions: Gifts could be lined up as the
guests arrive in order of time of day - and
opened in that order (consider making 2 sets of
clocks for this method - with one clock going on
the gift table to help guest find their 'slot'
on the table).
Directions (PDF)
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Circles Notecards
(Beginner)
Create a lovely flower-shaped note card to share
your thoughts with 4 interlocking paper circles.
This inventive design is also suited for a sweet
party invitation or to wrap any small, flat gift
such as a scarf, cd or gift certificate. Using
only simple materials and very little time, this
special blossom will be sure to Wow its
recipient.
Directions (PDF) |
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Flying Geese
Postcards (Beginner)
Use one of your favorite quilt patterns, Flying
Geese, to create these simple yet creative
postcards. Add a bit of fun to your
correspondence!
Directions (PDF) |
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Paper Covered
Stacking Storage Boxes (Beginner)
These charming paper-covered boxes will help you
keep your home organized in every room! Use your
scrap book supplies and imagination to make each
box different.
Directions (PDF) |
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Paper Quilted
Scrapbook Page - Log Cabin
(Beginner)
Add a bit of quilting charm to your scrapbook
pages by creating your favorite quilt patterns
in paper. A great way to showcase your much
loved photos.
Directions (PDF) |
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