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Project of the Month: Bird Ornament from Adventures in Mixed Media by Jane Davies

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month! To celebrate, we are sharing a Bird Ornament project from Adventures in Mixed Media by Jane Davies.

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Free Pattern – Golden Evening Top from Suss Design Essentials

Need some sparkle for the evening. Take a look at this free pattern for a golden evening top from Suss Cousins and her book Suss Design Essentials. Versatile, the ruching on the side allows it to be worn long or short. It is both eye-catching and elegant.

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Free Pattern – Disco Top from Sexy Little Knits by Ashley Paige

Feel like dancing? You will when you wear Ashley Paige’s Disco Top from her book Sexy Little Knits. It has a deocrative ladder stich and a columnar bra with top casings. The top ties around the neck and at the back but leaves most of the back bare.

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Free Pattern – Feather Scarf from Twinkle’s Big City Knits

Check-out Twinkle’s Big City Knits for delicate, chunky yarn patterns with bold colors for chic knits that are sweet, sophisticated, and sexy. Download the free pattern for a Feather Scarf on Scribd.

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Free Pattern – Basketweave Pillow from Home Knits by Suss Cousins

In Suss Cousins’ Basketweave Pillow Pattern, you make just one piece to sew to the top of an inexpensive cotton pillow. You can vary the pattern by using yarn and linen, yarn and yarn, yarn and felt – so many possibilities! It makes a great gift.

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Free Pattern – Crochet Lace Necklace from Twist and Loop by Annie Modesitt

We found another great classic, free pattern from Annie Modesitt in the PotterCraft archive – the Crochet Lace Necklace.

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Bubble Wrap Necklace from Jewelry Upcycled! by Sherri and Michelle Haab

Earth Day 2011 is just around the corner (April 22), and what better way to celebrate than with this clever necklace? Steven James designed this elegant, eco-conscious piece by fusing layers of bubble wrap. It just goes to show, you can look good and be good to the Earth (and, be honest, who doesn’t love bubble wrap?).

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Free Pattern – Springtime in Paris Sweater from Runway Knits

Brimming with stylish, high-fashion knit designs to fit a woman’s every mood, Runway Knits will inspire, challenge, and reward both new knitters and experts alike. Fashion veteran Berta Karapetyan has been creating high-end knitwear for more than 15 years, consulting on designs for the likes of Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. From pleated skirts to fur-trimmed jackets to playful scarves, there is something for everyone in this collection of 30 designs.

• Download the Springtime in Paris Sweater pattern at Scribd.com

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Free Pattern – Felty Dinosaur from Toys to Sew by Claire Garland

Recreate your own jurassic park with this free pattern from the Potter Craft archive. Download the Felty Dinosaur pattern from Scribd.com.

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Exclusive Paper Doll Patterns from Emily Martin

To get you in a holly jolly mood this holiday season, CrafterNews is offering two exclusive holiday paper dolls from Emily Martin, author of The Black Apple’s Paper Doll Primer. Use these dolls as ornaments, to decorate holiday cards, or as an extra touch on a special gift.

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