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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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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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![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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![FABRIC STAMPING PROJECTS]()
Looking for stenciling ideas? Here are articles and tutorials on stamping clothing and home decor.
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![How to Finish Plastic Canvas Bookmarks]()
Learn how to finish a plastic canvas bookmark with a felt backing for a neat, polished look. Easy step-by-step photo tutorial (also a video tutorial).
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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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![How to make a No-Sew Doll Halter Top for an 18-inch doll]()
With this tutorial, learn to make a DIY no-sew halter top for an 18" doll. 18 inch doll clothes are so fun to make!
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![LAYER CAKE LEFTOVER SQUARE]()
Discover the many precut layer cake fabric projects that are quick, beautiful, and easy! Use them for small projects or join them together to make larger items.
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![Paper Mache]()
Learn recipes and paper mâché projects for kids. This is a craft loved by kids of all ages. It's fun, sustainable, and inexpensive.
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![PASTA CRAFTS]()
Learn how pasta can be used for fun and inexpensive pasta arts and crafts that the whole family can enjoy!
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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.
Trending this Week
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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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![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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![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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![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 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 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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![MACRAME PROJECTS]()
Here you will find 50 free macramé projects for beginners to advanced crafters.
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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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![How to do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
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![How to sew a super easy table runner (10 minute table runner)]()
Learn how to sew an easy table runner in less than an hour. Make this quick 4 seam table runner as a gift! Also named the 10 minute table runner.
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This project is intended for kids age 8 or older. It's a fun bracelet to make and very stylish with the four strands of beads.
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Quilting
This quilt pattern offers an easy way to use up scrap fabric. It used two traditional quilt blocks.
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Learn how to sew an oven mitt with this free pattern tutorial. Fat Quarter Friendly Project!
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