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Happy crafting!
New Tutorials and Pages
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![EASTER & SPRING DESIGNS]()
Enjoy scrolling through this thorough list of free Easter machine embroidery designs to decorate clothes, household items, and projects for gift giving this spring.
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![Hand Sewing Stitches & Techniques]()
Learn hand sewing stitches and techniques to mend clothing, create projects, and decorate and embellish clothes or other items.
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![How to add a fun fabric border to the bottom of a towel]()
Dress up some hand towels with a fabric border added to the bottom. These make great gifts!
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![How to Alter Pants that are Too Big in the Waist - Easy DIY Fix!]()
Struggling with a loose waistband? Learn how to take in the waist of your jeans or pants with simple sewing alterations. No more gaping waistbands!
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![How to Make a Doll Pencil Case - free sewing pattern]()
Create a cute, tiny pencil case for an 18 inch doll. Perfect for storing homemade pencils!
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![How to make a No-Sew Sleeveless Top for a Fashion Doll]()
Create an easy and pretty no-sew sleeveless top for a fashion doll. This is so simple and looks great!
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![How to Sew a Catnip Toy from Scrap Fabric]()
Create a fun catnip pillow for your feline friend in just 5 minutes! Easy DIY project, perfect for all skill levels. Keep your cat entertained and happy!
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![How to Sew Lined Back Tab Curtains (with or without a lining)]()
Learn how to sew back tab curtains with a lining. These curtains have hidden tabs used to hold them on the curtain rod.
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![KITCHEN MACHINE EMBROIDERY]()
Use an embroidery machine to make fun and creative projects for the kitchen like towels, aprons, placemats and napkins with these tutorials and free designs.
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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!
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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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 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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![TABLE RUNNERS AND TABLE TOPPERS]()
Find free table runner patterns, including patchwork table runners and free quilted table runner patterns.
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![How to Stitch Plastic Canvas Coasters Pattern #1 (Plastic Canvas Circles)]()
Learn how to make a delightful drink coaster using circles of plastic canvas and yarn. Time to get creative with some fun plastic canvas shapes!
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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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![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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![Recycle Old Christmas Greeting Cards into a Basket]()
Learn how to upcycle old greeting cards by making a greeting card basket that will look attractive anywhere in the home. Also Gift Idea!
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![How to Machine Quilt with the Serpentine Stitch]()
How to Machine Quilt with the Serpentine Stitch
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![How to Make a Fabric Pocket Tissue Holder]()
Our pocket tissue holder pattern is super easy to make (under 15 minutes) with scrap fabric and basic sewing skills, straight machine stitching. Learn how here
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Helpful Tips
Plastic Canvas Sheets - Plastic canvas comes in 4 sizes: 5 holes to the inch, 7 holes to the inch, 10 holes to the inch, and 14 holes to the inch. Before beginning a project, check the material list for the size you should use.
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Free Items of the Week
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General Crafts
With minimal supplies - felt, glue, scissors, pin backs, and marker - you can make no-sew shamrock pins for everyone in the family.
From
A Night Owl
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Kids Corner
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Print out this fun Easter egg coloring page placemat on this blog post for your kids!
From
Handmade in the Heartland
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Machine Embroidery
This free machine embroidery pattern is a perfect gift for kids. Stash candy or non-candy treats in the front pouch.
From
Kreative Kiwi Embroidery
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Needleworking
Stitch up some adorable yellow chicks that are popping out of decorated Easter eggs to use as a garland, fun package tags or design in the window. Free cross stitch pattern.
From
Herrschners
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Quilting
Here is a free tutorial for a bright and cheery beehive quilt block turned into an 18" pillow.
From
Polkadot Chair
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