So many crafters are building online libraries these days. Not only does it take up less physical space, it makes it easier to organize and locate patterns. Many craft magazine publishers are making more and more content available online. Many offer free downloads and additional free patterns and instructions on their websites.
Interweave Press publishes many craft magazines including Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, Beadwork, Cloth Paper Scissors plus numerous arts and crafts books. Visiting their website is like being a kid in a candy store. There are publications for all types of crafters and artists. You can also find a large amount of free online projects and patterns plus a selection of free eBooks for download. To receive the free eBooks and patterns you do need to join the site, but it's a free membership that not only includes access to the freebies but also to newsletters including latest trends and tips and tricks.
This is just a sample of some of the items you can receive at no cost:
Free eBooks
Peyote Stitch Projects from Beading Daily
7 Free Crochet Amigurumi Patterns from Crochet Me
15 Portrait Painting Techniques from Artist Daily
Knit Cardigan Patterns from Knitting Daily
Fine Embellishing Techniques from Quilting Arts
Free ePatterns and eProjects
Crazy for Lacy Agate - beading
There are so many things to discover on the Interweave site. Make sure to visit their Communities page to sign up for the free eBooks and newsletters in knitting, crochet, beading, quilting and others. Interweave also has their own online store where you can purchase their books, magazines and other crafty products. Find all this and more at Interweave.com.
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Comments
Looks like a lot of fun, free projects! I'll have to check it out.
I love that little amigurumi bunny! So cute. Again, a great list of resources for those of us on a budget. Thanks Rebecca!
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