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Category Archives: Free Makes

Free Little Duck Pattern


I decided to make a little duck for my little dolls and tried out a new yarn I bought,

Posted bybettyviragoJanuary 10, 2023March 31, 2023Posted inDoll Making, Free MakesTags:amigurumi, Crafts, Crochet, Doll, dolls, Free, Knitting, PatternLeave a comment on Free Little Duck Pattern

Sindy’s Beach Set


A free Sindy Beach outfit for the August bank holiday weekend.

Posted bybettyviragoAugust 28, 2020August 27, 2020Posted inDoll Making, Free Makes, reviewsTags:clothes, Crochet, Doll, Free, Knitting, Pattern, set, sindy, summerLeave a comment on Sindy’s Beach Set

I See You


A free bible journaling bookmark to download, based on Genesis 16:17
You are the God who sees me

Posted bybettyviragoJuly 8, 2020July 4, 2020Posted inChurch Life, Free MakesTags:bible journaling, bookmark, colouring in, download, Free, genesis, printables1 Comment on I See You

Small, Smaller, Smallest (Painting Kits)


How small can I make my watercolour kit?
Can I paint with just three tiny items?

Posted bybettyviragoJune 8, 2020June 4, 2020Posted inFree Makes, reviewsTags:air, kit, mini, outdoor, painting, palette, plein, pocket, sketching, small, travel, urban, watercolour1 Comment on Small, Smaller, Smallest (Painting Kits)

Online Learning


Who owns your online products and what do you do when an online company closes?

Posted bybettyviragoJune 1, 2020June 1, 2020Posted inFree Makes, reviewsTags:bluprint, Crafts, learning, online, videosLeave a comment on Online Learning

Cycle Indicator Gloves


These gloves are normal cycling gloves, but they have electronics sewn into them which add a blinking Indicator light to the gloves.
Using a kit from #kitronik here’s how to make them.

Posted bybettyviragoMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020Posted inFree MakesTags:cycling, e-textiles, electronic, Free, gloves, indicator, jogging, running, safety, textiles, tutorial2 Comments on Cycle Indicator Gloves

Covid-19 Craft Hacks


As it turned out, the vital tools for survival aren’t machetes, but sewing machines.
Here’s my favourite tutorials to get us through Covid-19

Posted bybettyviragoMay 18, 2020May 16, 2020Posted inFree MakesTags:coronavirus, covid, Free, hacks, life, nurses, sewing, survival, tutorialsLeave a comment on Covid-19 Craft Hacks

Blythe/Sindy Sweater top pattern review


That new Ken is coming round and Sindy needs something new to wear!

Posted bybettyviragoMay 8, 2020May 6, 2020Posted inDoll Making, Free Makes, reviewsTags:barbie, blythe, dolls, Free, jumper, Knitting, Pattern, review, sindyLeave a comment on Blythe/Sindy Sweater top pattern review

Motivational Mini Sketchbook


This little box sends that message, that the end goal comes from tiny steps, and what better way to show that message than with a tiny sketchbook.

Posted bybettyviragoApril 29, 2020April 21, 2020Posted inFree MakesTags:Free, gifts, Miniature, motivation, Sketchbook, tutorials1 Comment on Motivational Mini Sketchbook

Fabric Painting


I am sure many of you are a bit nervous about dyeing your own cotton, so I made a little video to show you how I did it.

Posted bybettyviragoApril 24, 2020April 13, 2020Posted inFree Makes, reviewsTags:brusho, derwent, design, dyeing, fabric, Free, inktense, painting, quilting, tutorialLeave a comment on Fabric Painting

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