New Patterns and Supplies

Below are samples of patterns and supplies offered by a few of the newest Pattern Mart members. Visit the following link http://www.patternmart.com/patterns/section/New+Patterns to view all the new patterns and supplies available.

Go to www.patternmart.com and view Today's Top Picks - a fun, new feature added recently. To view a new set of patterns and supplies, simply click on the Refresh button at the top right corner of the Top Picks box.



Butterfly & Flowers Bowl Filler/Ornie E-Pattern
Price: US$5.00






The Maned BookwyrmPMRT
Price: US$10.00






Shabby Ros Hang Tag Printed
Price: US$2.99

Americana Crow Patterns

The crow has become a highly recognized primitive American staple. So it makes sense to display them with red, white and blue icons. I hope you enjoy the pattern selection today. You can find more fun crow patterns at www.patternmart.com.



TRP Primitive Americana Crow & Flag Door Hanger Pattern
Price: US$7.00






Americana Crow SCD107
Price: US$5.50






Old Glory Days Punch Needle Pattern
Price: US$6.50

Staining and Aging Techniques

Below is a great article explaining how to age dolls, however the same techniques can be used on many other projects that you would like to age. http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/tutorial/Staining+and+Aging+Primitive+Dolls

Creating and collecting primitive items has been a growing trend for several years now. Many people enjoy that aged appearance. There is no right way or wrong way to produce a prim item. It’s really a matter of preference. Some people prefer for items to look like they were nicely tucked away in Grandma’s attic chest with mild age spots here and there while others like the extremely tattered appearance of rugged play. Either can be achieved depending on various antiquing methods.

Coffee and tea staining are the most popular aging ingredients while walnut ink staining is growing in popularity. Occasionally, watered down brown or black tones of paint are used in place of stains.

Rubs add more antique charm to your items. Cinnamon is the most popular rub. However, tea or coffee grounds can be used for slightly different results. It might be fun to mix all of the rubs to see the primitive affect it will have.

Bumble Bee Patterns

This post is dedicated to our little pollinating friends that will be arriving soon. For more Bumble Bee patterns, visit www.patternmart.com.



Bumble Bee Door Hanger #266
Price: US$8.99






Bumble Bee Bear -Jointed 16in c 2000
Price: US$12.50






Bumble Bees Bowl Fillers-Ornies ITC170
Price: US$6.50

Daisy Patterns

Today, we're celebrating the first day of spring with daisy patterns. Visit www.patternmart.com for more fun spring patterns.



TRP Primitive Grungy Cheese Box Lamp With Daisies Ladybug N Crow E-pattern
Price: US$7.50






Primitive Folk Art Flower Garden Fairy Doll Pattern
Price: US$8.00






Little Summer Bumble Bee Babies
Price: US$6.00

Learning How To Sew

Continuing with last week’s theme about learning how to sew is the following related article: http://www.patternmart.com/article/Learning+How+to+Sew+In+5+Simple+Steps.
In the article, Susan explains how to learn to sew in a simple step-by-step procedure and explains where to seek possible help if self-teaching isn’t for you. I particularly agree with her ideas about beginning with simple patterns and how practice makes perfect.

Everyone makes sewing mistakes, even those of us with years of experience. ; ) Keeping that in mind, be sure to always have your seam ripper handy. That’s the main reason I believe it’s easier for you to begin with small projects because correcting mistakes is easier and quicker. I’d like to also point out that small projects are quickly finished allowing you to enjoy that sense of accomplishment faster.

A few fun, small projects that you might consider are pillows (as Susan suggested), potholders, pet quilts, and Christmas stockings. Vests and jumpers might be easy to start with if you’re considering articles of clothing, as they don’t have the collars or sleeves to fuss with.

I hope that you find this information helpful. To find a sewing project, go to www.patternmart.com.

Patterns: Groupings

Below are few pattern groupings for your shopping pleasure. As you can see below, many groupings include 3 or 4 seasonal or holiday patterns so you can create all year around without hesitation. Visit www.patternmart.com for more fun seasonal and holiday patterns.



FABT Cinnamon Daisy Raggedy n Libby Angels Pattern
Price: US$15.00






Four Season Star Door Greeter
Price: US$7.50






Prim-cils Too HHCK27
Price: US$8.50

Animal Patterns

Check out the cute animal patterns below. You can find so many more fun and adorable animal patterns at www.patternmart.com.




Toads Garden SHP
Price: US$6.00






The Skunk Family
Price: US$8.95






The Milk Maid FH-48PM
Price: US$8.00

Teach Yourself How To Sew

The following article is about one woman’s desire to learn how to sew. Click on the following link to read her inspiring story of how she taught herself to sew. http://www.patternmart.com/article/Home+Sewing+A+Forgotten+Pastime

If you have the desire to sew, you can probably teach yourself to sew as well. Begin with a second hand or other inexpensive sewing machine. Almost everything you need to know about sewing is in the sewing machine manual. If you purchase a second hand sewing machine and don’t receive the manual, many of those can be found on the internet by searching on the make and model of the machine.

Many of the patterns at www.patternmart.com include easy-to-follow instructions. Several free patterns are offered to help you get started. After you become familiar with the sewing machine and complete your first project, you will find yourself diving into another project almost immediately. The more you practice and the more projects you complete, the more you will enjoy sewing. If you’re like most of us, you’ll wind up with endless projects wondering when you’ll have time to finish all of them. Good luck and have fun!

Patterns for Wall Hangings

Wall hangings are another great way to decorate. Perhaps you need to cover flaws on your walls or you're running out of room on the mantles, shelves and tables or maybe you simply want a new way to add charm to your home. The samples below are of quilted wall hangings. However, you can add a loop to the back of dolls and they hang nicely on the walls also. Framing stitcheries is a great way to add decoration to the walls of any room. Take your imagination shopping at www.patternmart.com for more wall decorating ideas.



The Little Women Wall Hanging
Price: US$7.50






Benny and His Hen
Price: US$9.00






Snowman Wall Hanging
Price: US$6.00

Butterfly Patterns

With spring right around the corner, butterfly patterns came to mind this morning. Find BUTTERFLY patterns and more at www.patternmart.com.



Swallowtail FH-59PM
Price: US$8.00






PM BUTTERFLY Doll w Quilt Wings Primitive Folk Art
Price: US$7.50






PM Primitive Grungy Butterfly Ornies With Quilt Wings Spring E-pattern
Price: US$6.50

Fabric Bargains

If you have several projects that you need to purchase fabric for, but you don’t want to spend much money, there are many places to search for inexpensive fabric. The following article provides great ways to find that fabric. http://www.patternmart.com/article/Finding+Deals+On+Fabric+For+Your+Sewing+Projects

I’d like to add that while browsing for fabric at yard sales as mentioned in the article that you might be on the lookout for sheets, bedspreads, tablecloths, towels, articles of clothing and other items made from fabric that you could use to make your projects from. I’d also like to recommend that you check out your local thrift stores for these types of donated items that are offered at low prices, not to mention that it’s a great way to contribute to your community. If you prefer new items, outlets and discount stores offer wonderful discounts on the items mentioned above when they become discontinued or out of season. You can wind up with several yards of fabric from some of these items. Happy shopping!

Shamrock Patterns

It's two weeks until St. Patrick's Day. That's plenty of time to whip up a few shamrocks for the occasion. It's also a fun way to add a splash of Irish tradition all year around. After all, we can all use a wee bit o' luck associated with the shamrock, right? The three-leaf shamrock was used by St. Patrick to illustrate the Holy Trinity of the Celtic religion as he introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. The first St. Patrick's Day celebration in America was held in Boston in 1737. Visit www.patternmart.com for more shamrock and Irish patterns.



St Patricks Shamrock with wild Irish Rose - door hanger
Price: US$5.00






Primitive Shamrock Button Bowl Filler - EPattern
Price: US$5.50






Primitive St Patricks Shamrock & hat lamp E-pattern PM
Price: US$3.99