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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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![Basics of Hand Quilting]()
Learn the basics of hand quilting, from traditional hand-stitched designs to modern big stitch quilting. Discover helpful tips, essential supplies, quilting patterns and techniques.
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![CLOTHING]()
Learn how to custom embroidery on clothing with tips, stabilizer guides, beginner techniques and free project ideas for shirts, jackets, jeans, and more.
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![DIY Kid's Coloring Book and Crayon Carrier (Free Tutorial)]()
Learn how to sew a DIY coloring book and crayon carrier with pockets and sturdy handles. Perfect for travel, quiet time, and handmade gifts for kids.
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![How to Continental Stitch on Plastic Canvas]()
This tutorial shows how to make the continental stitch on plastic canvas. The continental stitch is a type of tent stitch. This stitch is also a needlepoint sti
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![How to Knit the Stockinette Stitch]()
Stockinette Stitch Knitting for Beginners! This Stockinette Stitch tutorial teaches you one of the most popular knitting stitch.
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![How to sew a Cat Hammock]()
This tutorial shows how to sew a cat hammock for any size hammock frame with two bars holding the hammock. Make your kitties hammock larger!
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![RECYCLE OLD CALENDARS]()
Turn old calendars into beautiful DIY projects! Discover recycled calendar crafts including greeting cards, bookmarks, ornaments, home décor, gifts and more.
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![SELVAGE FABRIC PROJECTS]()
Discover free selvage quilt patterns and sewing tutorials featuring quilts, bags, home décor, accessories and creative projects using fabric selvages.
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![SEWING ROOM ACCESSORIES]()
Create a beautiful, organized workspace with 40+ DIY sewing room accessories. Discover free tutorials for storage baskets, pin cushions, machine covers, organizers, and more.
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![Turn a Quilt Block into a Potholder]()
Turn orphan quilt blocks, panel blocks and foundation paper pieced blocks into heat resistant potholders.
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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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![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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![LAYER CAKE QUILTS]()
Use layer cake fabric precuts to make these beautiful quilts.Learn all of the reasons to use precut fabric when quilting!
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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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![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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![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 Fitted Sheet from a Flat Sheet]()
This tutorial will convert a flat bed sheet into a fitted bed sheet by creating pocket corners and sewing elastic around.
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![How to make an Easy No-Sew Fabric Wreath for Fall Tutorial]()
Learn how to make this easy no-sew fabric wreath for Halloween or Fall which is a super easy, inexpensive and awesome looking.
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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!
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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 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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![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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![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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![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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![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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Scrapbook Accents - Calendar pages can easily be repurposed to add unique and creative elements to your scrapbook projects.
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Free Items of the Week
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Beadwork and Jewelry Making
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Use this tutorial to create polymer clay pumpkin stack earrings that are fun and fashionable fall accessories.
From
Artsy Fartsy Mama
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General Crafts
How to make DIY shell Christmas ornaments for your tree with seashells found on the beach using napkins, tissue paper and decoupage medium.
From
Chatfield Court
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This easy DIY rope ghost is made from cotton rope, cardboard, and glue, making it an excellent Halloween decoration.
From
Growing Up Gable
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Kids Corner
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Here is a fun fall craft activity for kids! Make an adorable popsicle stick apple core craft to celebrate the autumn season.
From
Darcy and Brian
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Engage your kids with the bubbling pumpkin experiment. A simple and exciting fall activity that combines science and fun!
From
Living Life and Learning
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Knitting
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Using a round loom knitting loom, learn how to make this easy (beginner-friendly) hat.
From
Marching North
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Sewing
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This tutorial shows how to create sewing weights for patterns, eliminating the need to pin your pattern pieces to the fabric.
From
Christine's Crafts
Featured Shopping Sites
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Online shopping for Arts & Craft from a great selection of Mosaic Making, Craft Supplies, Paper & Paper Crafts, Woodcrafts and much much more.
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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
