24 Days of Quickies with Marly Bird and Friends || 2021
Procraftinated a little too long this holiday season? Not a problem! Join Marly Bird and friends for 24 Days of Quickies! You will find the perfect quick knit and quick crochet gift ideas right here over the next 24 days. They’ll meet all your crafty needs for the holiday season. Plus, of course, these knit and crochet Christmas gifts are fun to make!
Once again, we are ushering in December on the tail of another successful Turkey Trot 2021! I don’t know about you, but after Thanksgiving, it turns into the ultimate whirlwind of holiday gift making at my house! While my intentions are all the best, sometimes my plans are just unrealistic (hello, matching family sweaters…oy), and I find myself scrambling like a mad woman or stuffing stockings with IOUs! It’s one of those things where even the best-intentioned knit and crochet gift ideas can go awry.
As a result, it’s good to have a backup plan. These knit and crochet Christmas gift patterns are that backup plan. Or a new plan for getting some great handmade items created before the holidays without wearing yourself out!
My assistant, Cryssi, and I have teamed up with some of my amazing designer friends to help you make your homemade holiday dreams come true with the 24 Days of Quickies with Marly Bird & Friends!
NOTE: This post includes affiliate links. I’ll get a percentage of sales if you follow these links and make a purchase. Your price never changes; it’s just a way of supporting my work. Thank you! **
24 Quick Knit and Crochet Gift Ideas for Christmas!
Over the next 24 days, 50+ designers, including yours truly, will share great last-minute patterns for both knit and crochet Christmas gifts. Most of these knit and crochet gift ideas are easy to complete in one day! There’s always someone to create something for. For example, maybe your cousin’s new girlfriend gets invited to the holidays at the last minute – BAM! You’ve got a big list of knit and crochet gift ideas and patterns for her right here!
Designer Hop Guest List and Links
Check back here daily to see who the special designer is and get the link to their pattern! As a special bonus, several of them have offered special discounts as a Holiday Armadillo!
Again, the link to the pattern will be listed below once the pattern is live so check back here each day!
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???? December 1, 2021
Crochet – Kicking things off for us is Stitch & Hustle with this adorable beanie pattern for you today!
Crochet – A Crocheted Simplicity is bringing you a gorgeous pair of mittens today!
Knitting – Meghan Makes Do has an awesome cozy cardigan pattern for you today! THAT SQUISH!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Signature Needle Arts is offering $5.00 off orders $50 and up for the whole month of December! Just use code MARLYKNITS to get your discount!
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Crochet – With Alex is coming to you today with this gorgeous cabled ear warmer!
Crochet – Blackstone Designs is bringing you a cute gift card mitten pattern today! These are great crochet gift ideas for those ‘difficult to buy for’ folks.
Knitting – Handmade by Stacy J has your furry friends covered with this adorable doggy scarf pattern today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO- Juniper & Oakes is our bonus today with 25% off all patterns in her Ravelry shop with coupon code QUICKGIFTS21. You can also score a free coloring page – head to her blog to learn how!
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Crochet – Simply Hooked by Janet has an adorable ear warmer pattern for you today! What cute crochet gift ideas for your friend group!
Crochet – Through The Loop Yarn Craft has the coziest mitten pattern for you today!
Knitting – The Purple Poncho has this simple but stunning ear warmer pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Edie Eckman has the cutest granny hat bonus pattern for you today!
***AND DON’T FORGET!!! In the true spirit of quickies, Tamara from Moogly and I teamed up once again for Stash Busting Quickies Volume 2! This collection contains 50 total patterns PLUS five unique bonuses, for a total retail value of $347.00, that you can get today for one low price of $19.99…
???? That’s over 80% in savings! ????
Here’s your special link to the sales page to purchase before it goes into the Marly and Moogly vault at this low price… for-ev-er.
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Crochet – Straight Hooked is coming at ya today with the coziest hat pattern using code POLAR21!
Crochet – This Pixie Creates has this totally unique coaster pattern for you today! These are awesome crochet gift ideas for someone new to your neighborhood or book club.
Knitting – Knitting with Chopsticks has a quick hat pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Knitting with Chopsticks is offering 50% off her Proficient in Patterns crochet class with code MARLY now through 12/31!
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Today we have our first giveaway of our 24 DAYS OF QUICKIES!! Our friends at ChiaoGoo are giving away this awesome set of MINI Red Shorties: Includes 12 sets of solid, stainless steel tips, both 2″ & 3″ long, in sizes 0 – 3 and cables to make 9″ through 14″ circulars. Extras included with the set are end stoppers, cable connectors, stitch markers, tightening keys, a 3″ needle gauge and tip sleeve. All fits in this cute little red pouch! This giveaway runs from 9am EST 12/4/21 through 9am EST 12/5/21.
***This giveaway is VOID where prohibited and limited to the continental US***
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***Remember – the free PDFs do not go live until 9am EST!
Crochet – Made by Gootie is bringing total Boho vibes today with her hanging basket pattern! CLICK
Crochet – Stardust Crochet has this adorable coin purse pattern for you today!
Knitting – This gorgeous lacy hat pattern is perfect for that woman in your life!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Made by Gootie just so happens to be our Holiday Armadillo today! She is offering 25% off all patterns on her Ravelry through December 31st using code QUICKIES21!!!
???? December 6, 2021
Crochet – Underground Crafter has an adorable amigurumi pattern for you using code Marly2021 today!
Crochet – Oombawka Design Crochet has the squishiest earwarmer pattern for you today!
Knitting – EyeLoveKnots scarf pattern for you today offers 4 different size options!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Knitter Knotter is offering a 20% discount on all of her patterns on both Ravelry & Etsy with code KKMARLYBIRD today!
???? December 7, 2021
Crochet – Crochets by Trista has the CUTEST snowflake coaster pattern for you using code QUICKIES21 today!
Crochet – HanJan Crochet has this awesome beaded Christmas tree pattern for you today!
Knitting – Banana Moon Studio is bringing the squish with this pattern today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Destination Yarn is here to give you a 10% discount on all yarn in her shop with code MARLYBIRD2021 through Friday 12/10!
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Crochet – Rich Textures Crochet has a beautiful Christmas ornament pattern for you today!
Crochet – MJ’s Off The Hook Designs has the cutest winter tree pattern for you today!
Knitting – A Box of Twine has an adorable mitten ornament pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – My Crochet Space has a cozy scarf pattern as your bonus today!
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Today we have our second giveaway of our 24 DAYS OF QUICKIES!! Our friends at Prym are giving away this awesome soft storage Crochet Hook Roll – This fun round pouch is the perfect size for storing crochet hooks and accessories. It also coordinates with the Prym Ergonomic Crochet Hook color palette, hello matching! And what would be a hook roll without some hooks! They’re also giving away a small set (sizes E through J) of their gorgeous hooks – Prym Ergonomic Crochet Hooks are designed to revolutionize crocheting. The optimized hook catches yarn easily, and comfortable handle shape helps you work with ease.
This giveaway runs from 9am EST 12/8/21 through 9am EST 12/9/21.
***This giveaway is VOID where prohibited and limited to the continental US***
???? December 9, 2021
Crochet – Raffamusa Designs is bringing you a beautiful potholder pattern today!
Crochet – Stitch & Hustle is back with the cutest chunky beanie pattern for you today! These would make great crochet gift ideas, since the yarn is bulky and will work up quickly!
Knitting – I’m back today with a beautiful scarf pattern for you!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Snappy Tots has the most adorable tissue cover pattern for you as our bonus today!
???? December 10, 2021
Crochet – Pine Tree Crochet has an adorable gift card holder pattern for you today!
Crochet – Blue Star Crochet has a chunky bandana cowl pattern for you today!
Knitting – Handmade by Stacy J has the cutest mug rug pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Joy of Motion is our bonus for today with this beautiful shawl pattern!
???? December 11, 2021
Crochet – Yarnandy has this beautiful cowl pattern for you today!
Crochet – Dora Does has the cutest star ornament pattern for you today!
Knitting – Love Life Yarn has the coziest slipper pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Dora Does is offering 20% discount on all patterns in her Ravelry store, using code DORAXMARLY through December 31st!
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**Remember, these free patterns don’t go live until 9am EST**
Crochet – Ned and Mimi has your legs covered with this adorable leg warmer bonus for you today!! These are great crochet gift ideas for any dancers you might know.
Crochet – Creations by Courtney has the cutest earwarmer & boot cuff set for you today!
Knitting – Stitch & Hustle has the coziest earwarmer pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – ChristaCoDesigns is our bonus today and she is offering 30% off her patterns on Ravelry through 12/31 with the code 24QUICKIES.
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Today we have our third giveaway of our 24 DAYS OF QUICKIES!! Our friends at Signature Needle Arts are giving away a $25 gift card to one lucky winner! What a perfect gift to drool over….I mean browse…the selection on their website and choose your very own needles! If you joined us for BiCrafty Bootcamp, you heard us all talk about our love for these needles! Now you can win a gift card to get your very own!
This giveaway runs from 9am EST 12/12/21 through 9am EST 12/13/21. Winner will be contacted via email!
***This giveaway is VOID where prohibited and limited to the continental US***
DON’T FORGET: Signature Needle Arts also has a coupon code for you the ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER! Just use code MARLYKNITS to get your discount!
???? December 13, 2021
Crochet – Thoresby Cottage has this adorable snowman granny square pattern for you today!
Crochet – Fosbas Designs has this sweet Christmas ornament pattern for you today!
Knitting – Guess who’s back?! Yep – it’s me again! And today I have the chunkiest beginner hat pattern for you!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Knitting with Chopsticks is offering 30% off her “Conquer Charts & Graphs” crochet course with code MARLY now through 12/31!
???? December 14, 2021
Crochet – Meladora’s Creations is bringing you this cozy booties pattern today!
Crochet – Briana K Designs has the most gorgeous earwarmer pattern for you today!
Knitting – I’m back again with a gorgeous hat pattern for you today, one of my first designs!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Erin Lane Bags is offering 25% off with code MarlyBird24-21 on select collections: Super Twofer, Twofer, Mini Hank Earrings, Enamel Pins, and Hank Spanks!! WOW! And this coupon is good from 9am EST today until midnight 12/18!!!
DOUBLE ‘DILLO! – WeCrochet is offering 15% off your entire purchase with code MARLY21 today! Promotion expires 12/15/21, one-time use. Not applicable on eGoods or gift certificates. Cannot be combined with other promotions.
???? December 15, 2021
Crochet – Hooked Hazel is coming to you today with this adorable beanie pattern!
Crochet – Sunflower Cottage Crochet has a beautiful scarf pattern for you today!
Knitting – I’ve got the CUTEST fingerless mittens for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – The American Crochet Association has an AMAZING deal for you today! You can purchase the Crochet Skill Building Workshop for just $5 (normally $49!!!) with coupon code WELCOME!
???? December 16, 2021
Crochet – The American Crochet Association is bringing your granny dreams to life with this awesome granny Christmas stocking pattern!
Crochet – Krissy’s Over The Mountain Crochet has this adorable Christmas dishcloth pattern for you today!
Knitting – The Purple Poncho has an awesome mug rug pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Robyn & I are offering 50% off on our Classic & Colorful Crochet Sock Course today!! If you scroll down, you’ll see the discount in the total!
This deal goes away after Dec. 31, 2021!
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Today, we have our fourth giveaway of our 24 DAYS OF QUICKIES!! Our friends at WeCrochet are giving away a Summit Slipper Socks Pattern Kit –
The Summit Slipper Socks will keep your feet cozy during lazy weekend mornings. A textured lattice detail is crocheted with post stitches at the top of the foot, and a wide faux-fur cuff around the ankle adds a touch of luxury.
Slipper is worked in unjoined rounds from the toe up, then worked in turned rows to form the sides of foot and heel. Heel is sewn together and cuff is added around the ankle opening.
Kits contain 1 skein of Mighty Stitch Worsted and 1 ball of Fable Fur yarn.
This giveaway runs from 9am EST 12/16/21 through 9am EST 12/17/21. Winner will be contacted via email!
***This giveaway is VOID where prohibited and limited to the continental US***
???? December 17, 2021
Crochet – The Loopy Lamb brings you an adorable tree ornament pattern today!
Crochet – Remington Lane Crochet has a beautiful earwarmer pattern for you today!
Knitting – ChristaCoDesign has a chunky earwarmer pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO- Remington Lane Crochet is our Holiday Armadillo today and is giving you 25% off all patterns in her Ravelry shop through 12/31 using code QUICKIE21!
December ‘Dillo Deals: Don’t forget all of the awesome Holiday Armadillos that last all month long! There are still amazing deals to be had over the remaining days of December!
Erin Lane Bags is offering 25% off with code MarlyBird24-21 on select collections: Super Twofer, Twofer, Mini Hank Earrings, Enamel Pins, and Hank Spanks!! WOW! And this coupon is good until midnight 12/18!!!
Signature Needle Arts is offering $5.00 off orders $50 and up for the whole month of December! Just use code MARLYKNITS to get your discount!
Knitting with Chopsticks is offering 50% off her Proficient in Patterns crochet class AND her Conquer Charts & Graphs course with code MARLY now through 12/31!
Made by Gootie is offering 25% off all patterns on her Ravelry through December 31st using code QUICKIES21!!!
Dora Does is offering 20% discount on all patterns in her Ravelry store, using code DORAXMARLY through December 31st!
ChristaCoDesigns is offering 30% off her patterns on Ravelry through 12/31 with the code 24QUICKIES.
Robyn & I are offering 50% off on our Classic & Colorful Crochet Sock Course through 12/31!! If you scroll down you’ll see the discount in the total!
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**Remember that these patterns don’t go live until 9am EST**
Crochet – Green Fox Farm Designs is bringing you some holiday “cheers” with this wine glass cozy pattern today! These are such fun crochet gift ideas for several friends of mine!
Crochet – Nicki’s Homemade Crafts has an adorable tissue box cover pattern for you today!
Knitting – Well hello there, it’s me again! Remember those adorable fingerless mittens I gave you a few days ago? Well today I’ve got the matching boot cuffs for you!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – You Should Craft is our bonus today with a cute hat pattern for you! Classy and quick crochet gift ideas!
???? December 19, 2021
**Remember that these patterns don’t go live until 9am EST**
Crochet – Caraway Crochet will have you wearing this adorable Holly Jolly beanie this Christmas with her pattern today!
Crochet – American Crochet – Mistie Bush Designs has this cozy scarf pattern for you using code 24DAYS today!
Knitting – Hooked Hazel is coming atcha today with a bulky beanie pattern you’ll love!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – American Crochet is our Holiday Armadillo bonus today with a gorgeous poncho pattern for 50% off for you today with code Holidays.
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Crochet – Maria’s Blue Crayon has your head covered for these winter days with her beanie pattern today!
Crochet – Knitznpurlz has the coziest slipper pattern for you today! Sassy crochet gift ideas for sure!
Knitting – Banana Moon Studio has a pretty cowl pattern for you today!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO- Knitz n Purlz is offering a 10% discount in her Etsy shop using code THANKYOU10 today!
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Today we have our fifth giveaway of our 24 DAYS OF QUICKIES!! Our friends at Signature Needle Arts are giving away a $25 gift card to one lucky winner! What a perfect gift to drool over….I mean browse…the selection on their website and choose your very own needles! If you joined us for BiCrafty Bootcamp, you heard us all talk about our love for these needles! Now you can win a gift card to get your very own!
This giveaway runs from 9am EST 12/20/21 through 9am EST 12/21/21. Winner will be contacted via email!
***This giveaway is VOID where prohibited and limited to the continental US***
DON’T FORGET: Signature Needle Arts also has a coupon code for you the ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER! Just use code MARLYKNITS to get your discount!
???? December 21, 2021
Crochet – Trifles N Treasures has a sweet little Santa pattern for you today!
Crochet – Sigoni Macaroni has the ultimate cozy hooded scarf for you today!
Knitting – Stitch & Hustle is back today with a gorgeous beanie pattern!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Trifles N Treasures is offering 30% off in her Ravelry store with coupon code MBQ30 today!
???? December 22, 2021
Crochet – ACCROchet has this really pretty headband pattern for you today!
Crochet – Cosy Rosie UK has an adorable granny star pattern for you today using code 5STAR21!
Knitting – Today, ChristaCoDesigns is offering up a great chunky beanie pattern!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Cosy Rosie UK is offering 50% off a collection of festive holiday patterns until 12/24! Just click on the link in the round up, and you’ll have the option to buy on Ravelry and when you add to cart, the 50% discount is automatically applied!
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Crochet – OneLittleHook has this gorgeous Tunisian beanie pattern for you today using code MARLYBIRD24DAYS!
Crochet – Crafting Each Day has a cozy scarf pattern for you today!
Knitting – Today I’m offering up my Chill Out Winter Hat pattern!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – One Little Hook is offering Buy One, Get One Free on patterns in her shop through December 31st with code ARMADILLO.
???? December 24, 2021
**Remember that these patterns don’t go live until 9am EST**
Crochet – Stardust Gold Crochet has the cutest bookmark pattern for you today!
Crochet – Banana Moon Studio has the funnest crochet snowballs pattern for you today! A super-fun crochet gift idea for kids of all ages!
Knitting – This gorgeous cowl pattern I have for you today is sure to please!
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – Banana Moon Studio is offering 25% off her Ravelry shop using code QUICKGIFTS21 today!!
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Today we have our final giveaway of our 24 DAYS OF QUICKIES!! Our friends at Prym are back with an awesome circular needle case with some ergonomic circular needles to put in it!
This giveaway runs from 9am EST 12/24/21 through 9am EST 12/25/21. Winner will be contacted via email!
***This giveaway is VOID where prohibited and limited to the continental US***
Well, all good things must come to an end! Thank you so much to every designer and giveaway sponsor who participated this year! This event would not be possible without your generous efforts! And thank YOU, friends, for joining us here each day! We here at team Marly Bird wish you the happiest holiday season!
Thank you for the free patterns!!!!
Great patterns and loved your show introducing them. Lindsey and Marly make a great team!
Thank you for the free patterns. These will make great stuffing for stockings.
DO HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS.
Linda Dennis
Hello, it’s not coming up as free on ravelry
The mittens for today.
Is there a code I’m not seeing?
I did click “here” in pink
Ty!
If you’re talking about today’s (Dec. 3) Holiday Armadillo, when you click “Buy It Now” on Ravelry the price changes to free.
I believe it’s only free on the website.
Thanks for the great patterns. We all need this to brighten our lives ❤ ????????
Thank you so much for coordinating the free patterns from yourself and others!
The coupon code doesn’t work to get the 25% off. I was trying to get the Christmas lapghan, it wouldn’t work, so I tried it on just the blanket square and it still says its invalid.
Thank you Cryssi for putting this event together! I love it! and thank you for all the lovely designers that have been so kind to share their patterns!
lovely patterns! now I can start on my gifts for next year 🙂
We so appreciate these quick and fun gift patterns!!
Thank you for the lovely patterns
Thank you for the free patterns!!
Thank all of the designers for being so gracious this week. I love all of the patterns.
Thanks so much for all the great patterns!!!
Arina,
The Netherlands
So sad I missed the first three days!
Thank you all for the patterns!
Not all these are free. Attempted to download the free knitting pattern Handmade by Stacy J The Holiday Snarff for a dog. It’s NOT free. The only place for download is on Ravery and it’s $$2.95. Bummer. Then noticed many of these are not free either and appears to be “click bate” so that you will pay. Not happy about that either. Going forward, please quality check the info before publishing to us. Thank you.
All of the patterns are free for 24 hours only on the day that they’re announced. Each day there are three new patterns, each free for those 24 hours.
Please go to Marly’s YouTube channel she walks you through how to get each pattern free. Some have coupon codes.
Thank you for hosting this fun blog hop, and allowing me to be a part 🙂
Wow, you continue to blow my mind. Thank you and all of your designers for your generousness. Thank you.
These are great, and they make it easier for you to choose which to make. I also like that crochet and knit are equally displayed.
How do I get notification of the next day of the 24 days of quickies? I just happened to run across a Marly Bird pattern in my email…
I would have loved to have seen this a couple days ago with the Prym crochet hooks..
Thanks Again for all the free patterns. Love them and in 2022 maybe I will have time to try more of them.
Compliments of the Season to you and your family. Thank you for these beautiful patterns. You a truly an inspiration to me and I bet loads of other crafters too.
I can’t thank you enough for your hard work of putting together all the lovely patterns by so many creative and wonderful designers. It’s such a beautiful treat to discover new favourites, I’m so greatful for the opportunity to do that. Thank you!
Yet again.. It’s a BLOG HOPPY SEASON???? with Marly Bird & Friends‼️ Thank you All..
Have THE BEST Christmas season of all~❣
How do we get Meladora’s bootie pattern free?
Meladora’s bootie pattern is not free. Is there a code we are missing?
I just found this quick Christmas gifts page. So many patterns I would like to make! Is there a way to purchase a bundle of all the patterns?
HOLIDAY ARMADILLO – American Crochet is our Holiday Armadillo bonus today with a gorgeous poncho pattern for you today with code Holidays. CLICK HERE FOR FREE PATTERN!
12-19-21
It was not free with the code. It was reduced to $3.00. Please let me know when the code is corrected
They updated the description to say 50% off. The armadillos are not all free
the December 19 hat by Hooked Hazel with a bulky beanie pattern you’ll love! The picture is correct but the wrong link. I found it on her website. It is CROCHET and BEAUTIFUL.
http://hookedhazel.com/cross-hatch-beanie/ It’s right on the page. NO CODE IS NEEDED. only good on December 19. please correct the link and that it is crochet.
Thank you Marly’s Team for fixing the link to the correct pattern. I am so excited to get the crochet hat. It all worked out in the end, I’m sure. I don’t think Marly could do this without you all. Sending hugs and Holiday wishes to all.
The HookedHazel benie link for 12/19, takes you to a different pattern called Preserve Beanie. You have to google the correct pattern as a Gemsy ad covers up the search bar and menu bar on third website.
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I wanted to get the pattern for the slippers, but it says that the code oud not valid.
Thank you everyone for this super Christmas gift giving month long Gala! It has been truly awesome and Thank you again
Thank you for all the wonderful free patterns! I want to wish everyone a very blessed and Merry Christmas and all health and happiness in the New Year, and all the best greetings of the Season!
Thanks, Marly and Lindsey and all the designers! Another fun year of 24 days of quickies!!
I enjoy your YouTube conversations. My husband laughs along with you two also.
Thank you for taking the time to share these wonderful patterns.
Merry Christmas
Thanks so much for these past 24 days of quickies! Have a Merry Christmas and the best for the 2022! ????????????????♥️
thank you for the patterns and the giveaways
Happy Holidays 🙂
Thank you all for the fun free patterns and giveaways!!! Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks so much for all the fun patterns. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
I love the bookmarks today but I can’t seem to be able to download the pdf file
Thank you Chrissy for your hard work in getting us these great patterns and extras. I hope you can do it again next year. One of the things I found out was that by subscribing to some of them, they had more free patterns to get. Not all were pdf’s but that’s ok. Some had resources available to subscribers 🙂
Happy Holidays to you and your teammates.
I would like to thank Team Marly, Lindsey and all the designers who participated in 24 Days of Quickies. It was fun anticipating what each day would hold and I enjoyed browsing their patterns. Merry Christmas and safe and happy new year to you all.