Craftsy Free Mini Courses

Did you know that Craftsy also offers 

free online classes!

Yes that's right free

As you know I've purchased a number of Craftsy Classes

as I love the way they are set-up and the prices are very reasonable.

If you aren't sure about purchasing a course

you can always try out their free mini courses.

I have already subscribed to take a few of the Craftsy courses:

Sheep happens! This free mini-class with

Deborah Robson give you a nuanced 

understanding of different fibers and the 

best use for each type of wool.

I knew there were differences between animal species

such as sheep, alpaca, rabbit, goat etc

but I didn't realise the huge differences between

breeds of sheep.

I am so glad I took this course as I feel

that I am more likely to choose the correct

yarn for my projects.

In this free class. Kristin Link of Sew, Mama, Sew!

Leads you through two fun & easy projects

you're sure to love.

As you know I have recently started sewing.

I thought I would start using my new skills to make

a few bags.

Why I love Craftsy Classes:

• You can do the course when you want to
• You can pause and rewind as much as you want
• You can complete the course at your speed.
• You can add course notes as you go along if you think you may need to go back to that part of the course.
• You can ask questions and get answers 
• You can add pictures of what you've made as well as see pictures of other peoples projects.
• You feel like part of a community and you are all interested in the same things.

Now there are lots of different free Craftsy mini-courses you can take.

So why don't you take a look and learn something for free.

    

  

  

  

  

  

So what are you waiting for?

Click on the Link:

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I've Made Friday Week 54

Good Morning Everyone.

I hope you are all having a good week

and are looking forward to the weekend.

Our house has been a lot more peaceful

this week.

Hubby is back at work and Little Red is back at school.

I finished my Robot Blankie :-)

 

 I love how it turned out.

He is already in Little Red's bed.

This was a fantastic pattern to follow.

There are multiple pictures and the instructions are in both

written and chart format.

I made this from the One & Two Company pattern

I also finished my Ninky Nonk

I finished a dress from the

Elegant Felicity Dress

by

Lisa's Heirloom Designs

As you can see it's a fantastic pattern!

Lisa's patterns are so easy to follow, clear instructions and pictures to follow.

I forgot to show you this finish the other week

 

I made a Pterodactyl for Little Red for Easter.

I bought the pattern from

Cute for Brains

Be careful if you buy this set of patterns.

There is one listing for full price and one listing for 1/2 price.

I unfortunately paid full price.

I found quite a few errors in the Triceratops pattern

and a couple in this pattern.

I also couldn't follow or figure out the hands and feet

so made mine up myself.

I love the look of these patterns I am just disappointed that I

have to make so many amendments to them.

Now for my exciting makes!!!!!!

And a big confession.

I have never learnt to sew.

The other week Thursdays Handmade Love

theme was lambs/sheep

The Little Hibou Shoppe kindly

gave me a copy of the lamb pattern as a thank you for featuring their item.

This is a picture of their pattern:

The pattern comes with full instructions!

It includes instructions for each of the stitches 

with full pictures and diagrams.

This is a fantastic pattern and even a beginner 

can make one!  How fantastic is that.

Now please take into account this is the first

time ever!

It only took a couple of hours to make

and for a first go I don't think my lamb looks too bad.

It's inspired me to sew again so watch this space!

I would highly recommend this and Tina's other patterns they are just as fantastic!

  

   

  

My big decision will be which one I want to buy and make.

They are just fantastic designs.

This week I've been reading the Magic Tree House

books with Little Red

Book:

      

Kindle:

   

First we read Dinosaurs before Dark

This is a fantastic book!!!!!!!

Little Red loved the excitement and suspense.

In the first book a brother & sister (Jack & Annie)

find a tree house in their local wood.

In the tree house are books.

These books are magic and can take them to the places in the book.

In the first book Jack wishes he could fly on a dinosaur.

The imagination in the book is fantastic.

Little Red kept asking me to read more and more!

We have also read the 2nd book in the series:

Book:

   

Kindle:

   

Knights at Dawn

is book 2 in the series.

Jack & Annie whisk off to a castle where there is a great knight.

I won't give you any more information as I don't want to

spoil the story.

What I can say is Little Red was sooo excited to read these books.

If we hadn't finished the book before bed it was the

first thing he asked for in the morning.

I'm still listening to Walden so

I'll hopefully review it in full next week.

I have started my craftsy shuttle tatting course

I have finished the introduction & lesson one.

I have so far learnt how to wind my shuttle

& how to Tat Double Stitch

This might not look like much but I'm really proud of myself.

It's taking some getting used to.

I am so glad I am following the course.

I don't think there was anyway I would be able to learn it from a book.

I've been rewinding and watching all the way through.

I can't wait to start learning how to make the shapes.

Online Shuttle Tatting Class

Don't forget to enter the giveaway:

Now it's your turn

It doesn't have to be crocheting

anything you've made is more than welcome!

Please try and visit at least 2 other sites

to see what other people have been making.

Can you also put the pin and link to this page

so that we can get more people joining in.

Thanks!

To Link Go To:
http://crochetaddictuk.blogspot.com/2013/04/ive-made-friday-week-54.html

I'm also linking up with:

    

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Crochet Embellishments Craftsy Course

Online Crochet Class

I looooove Linda being the instructor of this course.
She makes you smile. You makes you feel it's ok to be human
and her hints and tips make things really easy to follow and do.

I'm not doing the course in the lesson plan order.
I decided I would pick my favorite bits first.

The lesson I chose was Flower-Embellished Cardigan.
Linda teaches you everything from the basics so it's ideal for a beginner.
You get written and diagram instructions as well
as the video course.
You receive patterns for 6 different flowers.

 

 

As you can see Linda also shows you how to pin the 

flowers to make them look like different shapes.

Linda also talks you through using different colours

in the flowers. 

Linda uses different colours but I decided to go for a red theme.

One of the things she shows you is how to create a pin with your flower.

Here is mine.

And now for the cardigan.

The cardigan I used is quite old and looking a little tired.

Linda talks you through everything from positioning your flowers

right through how to attach them.

And here is my finished cardigan:

I have saved the other flowers and I'm going to dress up a few t-shirts as well :-)

This is a really easy course to follow

and Linda makes it lots of fun.

Keep a look out because there are more projects for the course to come.

 

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