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New Tutorials and Pages
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![ANGEL CROSS STITCH PATTERNS]()
Stitch something heavenly with free angel cross stitch patterns that bring peace, beauty, and charm to projects.
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![CARDS MAKING IDEAS HOMEMADE]()
Handmade greeting cards are unique, personalized cards created using paper, art, and craft techniques to share special messages and heartfelt sentiments.
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![Hens & Chick Wall Hanging Project]()
Learn about the charming Hens & Chicks quilt wall hanging! Perfect for chicken lovers, this easy project features black and white fabrics with vibrant accents.
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![How to Join Plastic Canvas with the Whip Stitch]()
With this tutorial, learn to join plastic canvas sheets with a plastic canvas stitch, the whip stitch. It's so simple and makes crafts look neatly finished.
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![How to Make A Single Crochet - Left Handed Crochet]()
Learn how to crochet left-handed with this step-by-step single crochet tutorial (sc). It's perfect for beginners and includes photos and a video.
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![Nine Patch Bookmark With Plastic Canvas Pattern]()
Create a charming nine patch bookmark with our free plastic canvas pattern and video tutorial. Perfect for scrap-busting! Quick, easy, and fun to make!
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![Reversible Casserole Hot Pads using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns]()
These reversible casserole hot pads are made using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns with extra borders and insulation layers.
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![Rug Making - Braided Rug]()
Learn how to make a braided rug using various textiles such as t-shirt yarn, scrap fabric, recycled linens or even plarn, which is plastic bags woven into yarn pieces!
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![SNOWMAN KNITTING PATTERNS]()
Bring a touch of handmade charm to your winter décor with a knitted snowman! These soft, cozy creations are perfect for home decor or gifting to loved ones,
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Learn how to make beautiful stitches with these easy cross stitch tutorials. Each lesson shows step-by-step how to create different stitches, from basic to decorative.
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 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 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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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 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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![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 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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![Free Hanging Kitchen Towel Pattern and Tutorial]()
Find some store purchased towels and turn them into a hanging kitchen towel with kam snaps using our free hanging kitchen towel pattern and tutorial.
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Free Items of the Week
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Artwork
Transform a smooth beach stone into an adorable Santa stone with acrylic craft paint.
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Happy Hooligans
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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
Don't throw away leftover fabric scraps. Instead, use them to create patchwork greeting cards. Learn how at this post.
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Quilting In The Rain
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Here is a super fun and easy pop up birthday card featuring a pop up birthday cake.
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Red Ted Art
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A threaded Christmas Tree Card is where you thread string or other similar medium through a series of holes to create a Christmas Tree. Learn how here.
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Create With Sue
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Crochet
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The hat crochet pattern works up quickly because you use the double crochet stitch. Free Pattern includes all sizes - baby through adult.
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Christaco Design
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You will find a free pattern for this Christmas decoration - Yo-Yo Santa Doll. A thoughtful gift idea for a child.
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Donna's Crochet Designs
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This Snowflake Blanket is a simple corner to corner crochet pattern. Get the free pattern here.
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Christaco Design
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For all the booklovers in your life you can crochet this cute snowflake bookmark with the free instructions provided on this post.
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Golden Lucy Crafts
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
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This tutorial shows you how to turn old book pages into charming paper leaves perfect for Fall.
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Single Girls DIY
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This cute and colorful headband has a candy wrapper flower as an accent.
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Doodle Craft
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Bring autumn colors indoors, or to your front door, with a DIY fall book page wreath.
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Julie Measures
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Make cool cardboard race cars by upcycling toilet paper rolls.
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Look We're Learning
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This upcycled snow globe tutorial is an easy project that kids will love helping make. All you need is a few simple supplies that you probably already have on hand or can purchase at a dollar store.
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Artsy Fartsy Mama
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Here is an adorable, inexpensive craft kids can make for Thanksgiving.
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Mom Wife Busy Life
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Get ready for Thanksgiving by using old Halloween candy wrappers to make Turkey crafts!
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Housing A Forest
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Learn how to make your own gift card envelope with Washi Tape or Duct Tape and a toilet paper roll.
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Confessions of an Overworked Mom
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General Crafts
This t-shirt rag rug uses a unique braiding method that requires no hand or machine sewing.
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The Wonder Forest
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Kids Corner
These DIY ornaments look just like actual sugar cookies. They are easy to do with kids.
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Wisconsin Mommy
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Kids can make charming paper mache ornaments to hang on the tree with this tutorial.
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DLTK's Kids
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This easy turkey book craft is a quick project to do with your kids this Thanksgiving.
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Handmade in the Heartland
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Needleworking
Get this free download and personalize a set of blocks with the child's name or create the entire alphabet.
From
Herrschners
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On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Show your patriotic spirit with calendars that celebrate all things American.
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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.
Electric Quilt
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Michaels has a huge selection of yarn - lots of brands, weights and types. Browse through the large selection of yarn online!
Michaels