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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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![BOTTLES & JARS REPURPOSING]()
Recycle glass bottles and jars to create vases, planters, candle holders, and more. Keep the glass jars out of the landfills.
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![Bubble Activities & Crafts]()
Enjoy these bubble activities including crafts with bubbles! Learn to make and experiment with different wands and homemade bubble solution recipes.
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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 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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![Long Legged Cross Stitch for Joining Plastic Canvas]()
Discover how to join plastic canvas pieces using the long-legged cross stitch for a beautiful finish. Step-by-step guide and video tutorial available!
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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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![Plastic Canvas Stitch - Half Cross Stitch]()
Use this simple and decorative half cross stitch tutorial to learn this plastic canvas stitch to embellish plastic canvas work.
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![Slouchy Patchwork Witch Hat Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern]()
Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!
Trending this Week
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![Sweet Bees Baby Quilt Using Accuquilt Go! (Panel Quilt Idea)]()
This Sweet Bees baby quilt is a panel quilt idea but ours is made using a border fabric.
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![SWEATER, VEST & TANK TOP PATTERNS]()
We have collected and curated free knit sweater patterns for people of all sizes, from babies and children to adults. Find classic pullover sweaters, cardigan knitting patterns, vests and tank tops.
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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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![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 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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![30+ Mother's Day Craft Ideas]()
Find many gifts to make for Mom this Mother's Day! We have craft gifts for all ages. There are many easy projects to make as gifts!
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![Free Mother's Day Coloring Pages for Kids]()
Kids will love to color one of these free printable Mother's Day coloring pages or cards and give to Mom on her special day.
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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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![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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![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 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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![DUCT TAPE CRAFTS]()
Find over 60 duct tape craft ideas! Included in the list are duct tape crafts for kids, decorative duct tape ideas, and even duct tape flowers. So many things to make with duct tape!
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![Free Printable Father's Day Coloring Pages and Cards for Kids]()
Coloring pages and cards for Father's Day will make a wonderful gift for Dad on his special day.
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![101+ Awesome Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids]()
101+ Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids
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Free Items of the Week
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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
Here is a DIY birthday card featuring a birthday card with candles.
From
All Things Paper
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General Crafts
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These decorative paper mache vases are a brilliant way to reuse cardboard. Add decoupage, stickers, or paint for a handmade look that pops. Great for showing off handmade flowers.
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Pillar Box Blue
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Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!
From
Needlepointers.com
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Kids Corner
Directions to make a patchwork turtle are available on this page at this website.
From
About Family Crafts
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Knitting
For this free pattern the center is worked and then stitches are picked up and knitted on the sides to complete the border.
From
Brittany Dickson at Ravelry
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Make gift giving special with this free knitting pattern for a festive gift bag that measures 28" in circumference and 16" high.
From
Premier Yarns
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Quilting
Create a sweet and charming wreath out of fabric yo-yos—a great scrap buster project.
From
Clover
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This is a great scrap busting quilt project. Get the free pattern here.
From
Polka Dot Chair
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Sewing
Are the arms of your chair, sofa or recliner dirty? Are there holes in them? Here is a simple solution. Whipped up a set of quick and easy DIY fabric armrest covers by reading this free tutorial.
From
Red Handled Scissors
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Add an awesome ombre tie dye effect to curtains with this tutorial.
From
Oh Yay Studio
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Learn how to jazz up store-bought hand towels with ribbon trim using these instructions.
From
In My Own Style
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This free scrunchie tutorial has a more professional finish since there is no visible stitching.
From
Melly Sews
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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.
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