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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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![Basket Stitch Embroidery Tutorial]()
Learn to create the basket stitch, a beautiful and versatile embroidery technique that adds texture to a project. Perfect for filling shapes, tree branches, etc
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![Bee Bookmarks with Positive Messages - A Cricut Print & Cut Project]()
These bookmarks are easy to print and cut using a Cricut machine & cardstock. Paper bookmark features the honeycomb, a bee, and positive sayings.
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![BOTTLE CAPS]()
This long list of over 50 ways to use recycled bottle caps to make games for kids and projects for adults is full of creative ideas!! This list will surprise you!
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![Easy No-Sew DIY Doll Dress for a Fashion Doll]()
Learn how to make a DIY doll dress for a fashion doll with no sewing involved! This is the perfect dress for shopping or going out with friends.
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![Fabric Preparation and Cutting]()
Preparing fabric and proper fabric cutting is key to a successful finished quilt that is smooth, accurate, and long lasting. Learn tips here!
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![Quilter's Mat Storage for Small Spaces]()
Discover an effective tip for safely storing cutting mats in small living spaces. Protect your quilting mat from damage while maximizing storage efficiency.
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![ROCK PAINTING]()
Explore the 70+ rock painting ideas for all ages. There are even holiday ideas like Christmas rock painting ideas and Easter rock painting ideas!
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![RUGS - KNITTED RUG PATTERNS]()
So many free knitted rug patterns on this page! With these rug patterns it is possible to get a totally custom look. These make great wedding or housewarming gifts.
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![Smyrna Stitch: Double Cross Stitch Embroidery]()
Learn how to make the beautiful smyrna stitch, also known as the double cross stitch on Aida cloth.
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![TOWEL RECYCLING]()
Find ideas for what to do with old towels. There are useful and unique ideas for recycling old towels here.
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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![Patriotic Farmhouse Rag Wreath]()
See how easy it is to make a patriotic rag wreath with our quick and easy step-by-step tutorial and video!
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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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![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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![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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![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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![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 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 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 make a Yarn Coil Basket from Clothesline]()
Older Kids will love to make these coil baskets. Made by wrapping yarn around a cord, these budget friendly baskets use up scrap yarn.
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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 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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![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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Free Items of the Week
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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
In this post, you will find a variety of fabric stamping projects. Each project will guide you throught the process of creating a hand-stamped piece.
From
Textile Indie
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This tutorial teaches how to make acrylic paint into fabric paint and then star stamped tea towels. These are wonderful for backyard BBQs and summer picnics.
From
Pop Shop America
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
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This bottle cap rattlesnake craft makes a fun toy. For this craft, you will need lots of bottle caps.
From
Moms and Crafters
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Kids Corner
Even kids can make these bookmarks with some supplies you probably already have on hand.
From
Somewhat Simple
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Needleworking
Traditional candlewicking is typically white or cream. This modern twist to embroidery candlewicking is colorful. Make a panel piece and sew it into a fun project.
From
The Spruce Crafts
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Sewing
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Make your cat’s day with this super simple and fun project! With only basic sewing skills, you can whip up a fabric cat toy with catnip in about 5 minutes.
From
Needlepointers.com Associate
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Use this free tutorial by Shwin & Shwin to sew a simple cover-up in any size, from kids to adults.
From
Shwin & Shwin
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