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10 Free Crochet Slipper Patterns

10 Free Crochet Slipper Patterns

November 8, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Stay warm and cozy all winter with these 10 free crochet slipper patterns — perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Nothing is better than a warm and cozy pair of slippers or socks on a cold night. If you have hardwood floors, you definitely know what I am talking about! Making slippers and socksRead More

Treasured handmade gifts made from free knit toy patterns

10 Free Knit Toy Patterns

November 8, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

If you love handmade gifts and nostalgic playthings, these free knit toy patterns are a perfect way to make something special that kids will treasure for years. Some of my most loved toys when I was a girl were my toys that my mom had made or ones that other relatives had fashioned. While notRead More

10+ FREE ornament sewing patterns for this Christmas

10 Free Ornament Sewing Patterns

November 7, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Why buy ornaments when you can make them from fabric scraps! Here are more than 10 free Christmas ornament sewing patterns you can use to make some homespun holiday cheer! There are so many fun ornaments you can buy in the store, but a homemade holiday touch always makes things so much better in myRead More

10 FREE Toy Sewing Patterns

10 Free Toy Sewing Patterns

November 7, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Sew something special with these free toy sewing patterns. Make heartwarming DIY toy projects you can stitch for kids. These toy patterns go beyond just plushies to dolls. Handmade toys are the best, aren’t they? If you were lucky enough to get some as gifts as a child, you probably still have them. They areRead More

10 Free Apron Patterns

November 7, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

These 10 free apron patterns will liven up your kitchen and protect your clothes.   I have quite a ‘thing” for aprons. I don’t know if it is their vintage appeal or the fact that they just are kind of fun to wear, but I have become somewhat of a collector of aprons. I haveRead More

10 Free Barbie Sewing Patterns

November 6, 2025 by Christine T 12 Comments

These free Barbie sewing patterns make fun homemade gifts for kids.   When I was a little girl, my mom used to make some clothing for my Barbies. I felt special to have these since they were unique and you couldn’t buy them in the store. When my daughter was still playing with Barbies, IRead More

10 Free Women’s Nightgown Sewing Patterns

November 2, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Choose from these free women’s nightgown sewing patterns to create a cozy nightgown for yourself. There is nothing more comfortable than a nightgown. No matter what time of year, you can sleep in comfort. I remember wearing my father’s old t-shirts as nightgowns as a child and just wishing I could wear them all day.Read More

15 FREE Baby Doll Sewing Patterns

15 Free Baby Doll Sewing Patterns

October 31, 2025 by Christine T 6 Comments

These free baby doll sewing patterns would make fun and unique accessories for your child’s dolls. Would you like to expand the wardrobe of your child’s doll? There’s nothing quite as awesome as making clothing that you can’t buy in the store for your child’s favorite baby doll. It’s unique and you can almost betRead More

Free Christmas Stocking Crochet Patterns

Free Christmas Stocking Crochet Patterns

October 30, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Crochet your own heirloom with one of a dozen free Christmas stockings crochet patterns. When Christmas rolls around, there are so many stockings available from the store, but often times they just don’t have the right feel you are going for. If you are like me, you appreciate a homespun charm at Christmas and makingRead More

FREE knitting patterns for Christmas stockings

Free Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns

October 30, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These free Christmas stocking knitting patterns are right-sized projects for any knitter and would make great gifts! This is a cozy time of year to break out the yarn and knitting needles, and we have terrific ideas about what you can make!   Knitting is such a fun way to create something that looks soRead More

Free patterns for American Girl doll clothes

10 Free American Girl Doll Clothes Sewing Patterns

October 30, 2025 by Christine T 11 Comments

These American Girl Doll Clothes free sewing patterns would make perfect gifts for a child with an American Girl doll.   American Girl dolls are that one doll that just about every girl dreams of having. There are so many accessories for them and many stylish outfits, but the problem is they are often a bitRead More

Very interesting substitutes for a traditional Christmas tree. Alternative Christmas tree ideas.

Christmas Tree Alternatives

October 24, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Are you short on space or the time to set up a traditional Christmas tree this year? Below are 11 Christmas Tree Alternatives. Choose one of these substitute Christmas trees, so you can keep up the holiday spirit without all the work.   The last couple of years, I have seen many people do alternatives toRead More

10 DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations

October 21, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

  Spruce up the outside of your home this holiday season with these inspirational DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations! There is nothing I love more than to see a rustic display outdoors during the Christmas season. It brings me back to memories that are warm and inviting to relive in my mind, year after year. IRead More

10 DIY Christmas Porch Decorating Ideas

October 10, 2025 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Style the entrance of your home for the holidays with these 10 great front porch Christmas decor ideas!   To kick off the Christmas season, many people like to set the bar high with a great Christmas porch decor set up. Depending on what kind of porch you have, you may go for something simpleRead More

15 Free Crochet Ornament Patterns

October 9, 2025 by Christine T 2 Comments

With the holidays coming up, you’ll want to warm up your crochet hands and fingers and get ready to make things! Start with one or more of these adorable free Christmas ornament crochet patterns to decorate your tree or give as gifts! For me, there is something so warm about crocheted items. Ornaments on theRead More

15 felt food sewing patterns to use for free

15 Free Felt Food Sewing Patterns

October 8, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

These free felt food sewing patterns are perfect for making unique and frugal play food! Felt food is a great thing to have around for playtime. Not only is it soft and washable, it is easy to make and even toddlers can play with them. Felt food is not too expensive to make, either. YouRead More

FREE sewing patterns for Christmas stockings

Free Sewing Patterns for Stockings

October 7, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Here are 12 free sewing patterns to help you make your own DIY Christmas stockings. One is for your furry friend; another one has a seriously simple no-sew version! All will help you have a handmade holiday this year. Free Sewing Patterns for Stockings I love this fun elf-shaped Christmas Stocking Pattern from Fleece Fun!Read More

Free Kids Crochet Patterns: hats, mittens, scarves

15 Free Crochet Patterns for Kids Hats, Scarves and Mittens

October 7, 2025 by Christine T 2 Comments

Crochet these hats, mittens, and scarves for your little ones with these FREE crochet patterns for kids’ winter weather gear! It’s that time of year again when its time to bring out the cold weather gear before heading outside! There is nothing better though, in my opinion, than a homemade item or two to addRead More

10 Free Crochet Hat Patterns for Men

October 3, 2025 by Christine T 1 Comment

Use one of these 10 free crochet hat patterns for men to create a unique hat for the man in your life.   Men can sometimes be hard to find gifts for. I don’t know if you have this same experience, but when I ask my husband what he wants for a gift, the usual refrainRead More

10 Free Crochet Hat Patterns for Women

October 2, 2025 by Christine T 3 Comments

To inspire you to make some hats for yourself or those you love, here are 10 free crochet hat patterns for women. Where I am at in the country, it is starting to already get cold out. Snow might even be hitting us very soon. There is nothing quite like a nice homemade hat toRead More

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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