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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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If you are interested in a specific craft, sewing or needlework category, look above for links to
our department pages. Each department includes links to topics related to that craft, free projects, tutorials and more.
Happy crafting!
New Tutorials and Pages
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![DIY Penny Rug Heart Valentine Ornament with Woven Heart]()
Create a charming Valentine's Day penny rug ornament with this free penny rug pattern. Crafted with a unique woven heart that adds a nice touch to your decor.
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![Free Kindle and eReader Sleeve Cover Pattern]()
Use this Kindle sleeve pattern to create a beautiful and protective cover for any eReader or tablet. Personalize your sleeve by adjusting the dimensions.
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![HAIR ACCESSORIES]()
Browse over 50 beautiful hair embellishments from clips to headbands to bun makers and everything in between. Little girls will love any of these!
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![Hand Embroidery Basics & Essentials]()
Explore all of the wonderful embroidery basics and essentials for beginners with great tips for all who love to embroider.
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![How to Make a Doll Dress from Plastic Grocery Bag (No Sew Project)]()
Make a fancy dress for your fashion doll by using a plastic grocery bag! Who would ever think you could make a dress from a bag?
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![How to make a Double Fold Binding or French Fold Binding for Quilts]()
Sew strips of fabric together to make a double-fold binding for the next quilt project such as a quilt, wall hanging, mug rug, or placemat.
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![Make Your Own Stamps]()
Learn how to make fun stamps for kids to designer stamps for adult with these creative ideas. Personalize cards, paper, and scrapbooking projects!
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![RUG PATTERNS & TUTORIALS]()
Find crochet rug patterns to make a variety of rugs from yarn, t-shirt yarn, jute, blanket yarn, and clothesline cording that can be used indoors or out.
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![Scrapbooking Tips and Tricks]()
Use these scrapbooking tips and tricks to make memories come alive and last forever with scrapbooking techniques for beginners and pros alike!
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![Totally Scrappy Quilt]()
Create a stunning Totally Scrappy Quilt using leftover fabric! Learn more about transforming scraps into a beautiful quilt.
Trending this Week
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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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![Needlework Software]()
This page gives many links to needlework software for designing cross stitch, plastic canvas, tapestry, beadwork, knitting, and more.
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![LOOM KNITTING PROJECTS]()
Free loom knitting projects with basic loom knitting patterns as well as loom knit hat patterns and beautiful patterns for loom knit blankets. You'll find patterns for scarves, pillows, 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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![How to Tie a Flat Bow Tutorial with One Sided Ribbon]()
How to tie a flat bow with one sided ribbon so the pattern shows on the front.
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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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![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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![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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![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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![How to Join Quilt Batting Pieces Together]()
What to do with leftover batting? Learn how to join batting pieces together with sewing machine.
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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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![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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![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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![Easter Loop Yarn Wreath]()
How to make an Easter Loop Yarn Wreath
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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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Helpful Tips
Tension - As you stitch, try to maintain an even tension on the yarn. Loose stitches will look uneven, and tight stitches will let canvas show through.
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Free Items of the Week
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Crochet
Crochet shamrocks are great for St. Patrick's Day and easy to make, even for beginners! You can turn them into garlands, hair clips, pins, or other decorations.
From
Midwestern Moms
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General Crafts
This festive St. Patrick’s Day craft is really easy to make by transforming felt heart shapes into a adorable clover plant.
From
One Little Project
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Knitting
With St Patrick's Day just around the corner here is a fun project and the perfect gift idea - a shamrock mug rug.
From
Dianne Jones Blog
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Machine Embroidery
This tutorial explains how to embellish a kitchen towel or other item with an embroidery band. There is no need to embroider directly on the item.
From
Advanced Embroidery Designs
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Sewing
This free tutorial demonstrates how to make sparkly sequin bows. Easy and simple DIY tutorial.
From
Making Things is Awesome
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Stenciling
If you're seeking a fun and colorful DIY T-shirt project to create with your children, this is the perfect activity for you.
From
Hispana Global
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