Funky Five: Free Patterns

1. Graduation Teddy from All About Ami

2. Mini-Tent Pattern + Tutorial from Sew, Mama, Sew!

3. DIY Scallop Button Up Skirt from NETTE

4. Stuffed Fabric Turtles from Make It and Love It

5. Robin's Nest from Audrey's Knits

Augustina Finch

Augustina Finch is the creative endeavor of Samuel & Hanna Robertson. Like those on a faraway excavation, this duo scrapes, sifts & sorts through the archeology of paper to unearth stories to be retold in frames, folds & forms. Their products are essentially a collection of hand-sewn vintage paper envelopes & greeting cards that are made from the pages of old discarded books & magazines. Each unique & one-of-a-kind set of five is handsomely packaged, stamped & individually numbered by hand. There's such a wide assortment of images that there's surely something for everyone. This husband & wife team also makes up the Portland-based indie folk-pop band called The Woodlands. Their debut album has received international praise, press & film placement. Receive a free download of the song "Summerland" when you sign up for The Woodlands newsletter.

*GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Very Married! Augustina Finch is giving away a set of five envelopes & cards. To enter, visit their Etsy shop & leave a comment noting your favorite set. For an additional entry, "like" The Woodlands on Facebook, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so. Giveaway ends at 9pm EST, Saturday, January 15. Please leave a valid email address so I may contact the winner!

Embroidered Finds

Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn.

1. MaryJane Boutique features fun embroidered numbers and letters - a fun decorative piece for any child's room.

2. Dominic In Ohio creates beautiful hand-embroidered cards that are works of art. Treat your Mom with one of these cards this Mother's Day (May 10).

3. Here to There offers adorable embroidered tees. The wiener dog and little birdie are fantastic!

4. Crafters will love the embroidered needle books by Jenn Maruska Design. The bookmarks are terrific, as well.

5. Kainkain is a wonderful source for upscale home decor. The Pink Casablanca Pillow Cover is gorgeous and I love the fun High Heels shoe bag.

6. The Daily Pincushion's designs are more like miniature works of art than pincushions. The Cherry Blossoms are gorgeous.

7. Petalouda is the Greek word for butterfly. It is also the name of a shop featuring lovely embroidered clothing for children. I love the turtle hoodie and the tie tank top.

8. Mary's Granddaughter creates sewn, embroidered, and painted art. I really like the Greta Doll, as well as the embroidered piece Greta Is Not Amused.