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Annette and Chris, a mother/daughter team, have brought you craft projects and tutorials through this site for over 20 years.
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Happy crafting!
New Tutorials and Pages
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![3 Easy Ways to Lengthen a Shirt or Top (T-Shirt)]()
Is your shirt too short? Learn 3 different ways to lengthen your shirt!
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![DIY Bean Bags with Scrap Fabric - Easy DIY Tutorial]()
Learn to sew simple DIY bean bags with our easy tutorial! Perfect for using fabric scraps, these fun toys offer screen-free play for kids. Follow along today!
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![DIY Miniature Coloring Book and Crayon Box]()
Make a miniature coloring book and crayon box for an 18" doll. Miniatures are so much fun to make!
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![Double Running or Holbein Stitch]()
Learn the double running stitch (Holbein stitch) with our step-by-step guide and tutorial! Perfect for blackwork, Assisi work, and reversible embroidery items.
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![FABRIC STAMPING PROJECTS]()
Looking for stenciling ideas? Here are articles and tutorials on stamping clothing and home decor.
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![How to Make a Doll Tutu for an 18-inch Doll (Doll Skirt)]()
Use this easy tutorial to make a DIY doll tutu out of simple supplies like plastic grocery bags and a piece of elastic!
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![LAYER CAKE QUILTS]()
Use layer cake fabric precuts to make these beautiful quilts.Learn all of the reasons to use precut fabric when quilting!
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![Make an Ombre Bookmark with Plastic Canvas]()
Create a stunning ombre plastic canvas bookmark using the vertical brick stitch! Perfect for all skill levels, this fun project transforms scrap yarn into art.
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![Quilt Sandwich Assembly]()
Learn the many ways to baste the three layers of a quilt into a quilt sandwich using both traditional and nontraditional methods.
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![Resin Craft Tutorial]()
Create resin epoxy crafts like one-of-a-kind jewelry, coasters, trays, keychains, art panels and molded objects. Don't be intimidated! Jump right in!
Trending this Week
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![Free Online Knitting Calculators]()
We have a collection of knitting calculators. Find yarn calculator, knitting yardage calculator, hat calculator, substituting yarn calculator and more.
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![Knook]()
Learn to Knook. Knooking is the new knitting, and you will find many videos and tutorials on knitting with a crochet hook. We also have books and free patterns!
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![DIY Easy Hanging Kitchen Towel with Band Tutorial]()
Learn how to sew a hanging kitchen towel with this step-by-step photo and video. This modern hanging towel pattern does not have any snaps, buttons or Velcro.
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![PLASTIC CANVAS CRAFTS]()
This is the place for free plastic canvas crafts and patterns! See everyday and seasonal free plastic tissue box patterns, free patterns for accessories, organization, jewelry and much more.
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![How to Keep Bobbin Thread from Unraveling]()
This quick sewing tip shows how to use inexpensive, clear plastic tubing as a bobbin thread holder and stop thread from unraveling.
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![How to Make a Simple Button Bookmark]()
Learn how to make a super simple and cute button paper clip bookmark with this tutorial.
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![JELLY ROLL QUILTS & PROJECTS]()
Explore the many free jelly roll quilt patterns as well as other jelly roll projects. These fun precuts reduce cutting and speed up sewing!
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![Thread - Conversion Charts]()
Our extensive list of over 80 machine embroidery thread conversion charts for all types of embroidery thread - Brother, Coats & Clark, ARC, and more.
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![How to Propagate Geraniums from Cuttings]()
Never Buy Another Geraniums plant for your garden. Learn How to propagate geraniums from cuttings and keep them growing all winter.
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![How to make a No-Sew 3D Fabric Snowflake]()
These 3D fabric snowflakes are wonderful fabric Christmas ornaments. This tutorial shows how to make a no-sew snowflake decoration out of fabric.
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![DIY Crinkle Tag Toy for Baby]()
Tag toys are popular baby toys. Learn how to sew a fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
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![60+ Indoor Home Activities and Crafts for Kids]()
This post list many different types of activities to keep kids busy on rainy or snowy days, including during the pandemic. These include crafts, baking, games.
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![DIY Reading Book Pocket Pillow Pattern (Free Pattern)]()
Learn how to sew a pillow with book pocket with this free pattern and tutorial. A book pillow makes a fun gift for kids of all ages.
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![50 Awesome Gift Ideas to Sew and Quilt]()
Our gifts to sew list has 50 sewing projects ideas. This list has something for everyone, whether the gift is for a friend, family member, teacher, others.
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![How to Make Fidget Quilts for Alzheimer's Patients]()
Learn how to make a fidget quilt with our free video and photo tutorial. A fidget quilt is a lap quilt which helps provide stimulation for the fidgeting hands.
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Helpful Tips
Budget Scrapbooking - You don’t need as many scrapbook supplies as you might think. Instead, look around your house for things you can use, like old fabric, clothing tags, buttons, office supplies, or ticket stubs. When it comes to scrapbooking, anything goes!
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Free Items of the Week
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Artwork
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Fall is the time for apple harvest, so it's the perfect time to make this apple mason jar with the instructions provided in this post. You could also upcycle old jars. Think teacher gift!
From
Julie Measures
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These DIY back-to-school rock painting ideas are the perfect gift for a new teacher.
From
Color Made Happy
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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
This fall leaf stamping project takes only minutes to complete and is an easy activity to do with kids.
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RubberStamps.com
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General Crafts
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Learn two fun different ways (Using a mold and Pouring on an Acrylic Surface) to make resin letter keychains.
From
Moms and Crafters
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Kids Corner
Encourage kids to start saving with their own personalized paper mache piggy bank which can be made with everyday items around the house.
From
Brisbane Kids
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Knitting
With loopy yarn and this free tutorial, you will be able to make a gorgeous, soft scarf.
From
Sisters, What
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With this free pattern, learn how to make a puff quilt with a precut charm pack.
From
See Kate Sew
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Sewing
Here is a tutorial on how to make dip dye and ombre looking curtains.
From
Rachel Hollis
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With this free sewing pattern, learn how to sew an ice cream cozy for your favorite pint of ice cream.
From
Hello Sewing
Featured Shopping Sites
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Online shopping for Arts & Craft from a great selection of Mosaic Making, Craft Supplies, Paper & Paper Crafts, Woodcrafts and much much more.
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On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Show your patriotic spirit with calendars that celebrate all things American.
Calendars.com
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Design your own quilt with Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software. It's the leading quilt-design software. This full-featured software lets you see your quilt on the screen before you cut a piece of fabric.
Electric Quilt
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Michaels has a huge selection of yarn - lots of brands, weights and types. Browse through the large selection of yarn online!
Michaels