Free Quilt & Sewing Patterns - Christmas gifts

Today, I decided to focus on real scrap quilts -- and by "scrap quilt" I mean those quilts that have blocks or patterns that allow you to use almost any color fabric in your scrap bag, and come out with a beautiful finished quilt.... or any quick gift item that will use up your scrap fabric.

Free Quilt Patterns:

Moda has some beautiful new patterns, but these really appeal to me as a true scrap quilt. Now, you will see that Moda recommends a certain line of their fabrics (of course), but try to see each of these done as a scrap quilt with no rhyme or reason to the fabrics you choose (except for a neutral background fabric):

1974 - http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_1974.pdf

1974 Revival - http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_1974-revival.pdf

Flutterby: http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_flutterby.pdf

Nest: http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_nest.pdf

And here are more "scrap quilt" patterns from other manufacturers:

Playdate - great for those 30 Repro fat quarter scraps
http://www.pbtex.com/html/playdatepat.html

Use up some of your solid scraps in this gorgeous "crazy quilt"
http://rjrcosmopolitans.com/_media/pdf/UnderTheEiffelTower_LowRes.pdf

Already have your scraps cut into strips? This is the perfect fast quilt for you!
Legacy - http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/content6022.html

Made from 4-patches, rectanges and a few squares, this is definitely a fast quilt and would be stunning done as a true scrap quilt: Paisley Party -
http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/content6851.html

Other scrap fabric patterns:

Of course, we're not going to whip out a dozen or two quilts in time for Christmas present (at least, I'm not!). So here are some alternatives -- great stashbusters you can give as presents:

How about sewing up some decorations for your own home for the holidays? Here's a very sweet tablerunner placemat combo that would be gorgeous done in scraps from your green and red piles!
http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/content5745.html

Have some leftover double quilted fabric? Embellish it with embroidery, beadwork, applique and you have a wonderful gift bag for a bottle of wine:
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/projects/double-faced_quilt_wine_sack/index.html

Some sweet fabric baskets or "casserole cozies". Who wouldn't love to decorate their kitchen with these?
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/projects/folk_garden_table_setting/index.html

Have you ever thought of quilting a shawl or scarf? Me either! But made from one or two colors of scraps, they'd be stunning and what a great gift! :
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/projects/cozy_shawl/index.html

Here's a great step by step tutorial on making a fabric wallet -- much easier than it sounds, believe me! And a great way to use up those fat quarters that just don't seem right for your quilts:
http://darnkat.wordpress.com/quilted-fabric-wallet-tutorial/

Almost everyone these days has a digital camera - so who doesn't need a sweet case to carry it in? Here's another tutorial for a quick project that uses up some of your stash that might not fit anywhere else:
http://sew-mad.blogspot.com/2008/02/triple-c.html

Another tutorial - how to make your own dog or snake draft excluder (you know - those long stuffed thingies you put at the bottom of your door to stop cold winter drafts from coming in?) - Too Cute!
http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2007/09/how_to_make_your_own_dog_or_sn_1.html

OK - who needs an very inexpensive but very impressive Teacher's gift?? Head to WalMart and buy a Composition Notebook for .99, and then look over this tutorial for a patchwork notebook cover. I've made several of these and they are quick, easy and impressive when finished! Great gift for the office-peeps or Secret Santa's, as well!
http://craftapple.wordpress.com/2006/09/17/patchwork-notebook-cover-tutorial/