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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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![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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![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 Easy DIY Doll Slippers for 18" Doll]()
Make a cozy pair of slippers for an 18" doll. These slippers are part of a doll spa series. Make more spa items to match!
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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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![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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![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 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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![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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![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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![Heart Mug Rug Pattern Perfect for Valentine's Day]()
This fun Valentine snack mat is just the right size for a beverage and a snack. Celebrate Valentine's Day all year long with this cozy quilted mug rug!
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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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![Thread Conversion Charts]()
Find embroidery thread conversion charts for floss, wool, used for needlework. Conversion charts for brands DMC, Anchor, Bucilla, Cosmo Seasons and more.
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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 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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![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 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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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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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
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For this Valentine's card, you will cut out a heart, punch shapes, and use Mod Podge to create a fun window card. It's easy for both kids and adults to make, and it requires just a few supplies.
From
Mod Podge Rocks Blog
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Crochet
This play rug will provide hours of entertainment for kids. It's crocheted using two strands of yarn held together.
From
ekayg
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Machine Embroidery
This tutorial features a spring-themed machine embroidery design. You can use any design of your choice and these instructions to create an attractive table topper.
From
Advanced Embroidery Designs
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Scrapbooking
Follow this step-by-step guide to create a photo card or scrapbook page that beautifully captures your love.
From
Crafter's Companion
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Sewing
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Headbands are a fun accessory and this no sew braided headband is the easiest accessory you'll ever make!
From
A Beautiful Mess
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Stenciling
Don't have any freezer paper on hand! No worries!
This tutorial shows how to make a t-shirt stencil using plastic bags.
From
Lettuce Craft
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