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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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New Tutorials and Pages
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![BABY CROSS STITCH PATTERNS]()
Free baby cross stitch patterns will allow stitchers to make a sentimental and personalized baby gift like a blanket, bib, growth chart and more!.
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![DIY Fabric Boxes - A Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Project]()
Make your own DIY Fabric Boxes with an embroidery machine and a design by Sweet Pea Machine Embroidery Designs.
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![Glossary of Terms]()
Bookmark this glossary of common quilting terms that every quilter should know! There is a wealth of knowledge here.
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![How to Decorate a Graduation Cap]()
Learn how to make a creative graduation cap decorated with your own design. Use a design or quote that speaks to you and make a cute graduation cap.
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![How to Do the Herringbone Stitch (Embroidery Stitch)]()
Discover how to make the herringbone stitch with this detailed photo tutorial and video tutorial.
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![How to Keep Yarn Balls from Unraveling or Tangling in Storage]()
Learn how to keep your yarn balls neat and tangle-free with our simple trick! Watch our video or follow our step-by-step photo tutorial to see how.
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![How to Make a DIY Ribbon Hair Bow for an 18-inch Doll]()
With a little patience and a few supplies, a beautiful DIY ribbon hair bow can be made for any 18" doll.
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![How to make a Scrappy Quilt Binding]()
Learn how to make a scrappy quilt binding for your next quilting project! Get ready to add some pizzaz!
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![PILLOWS]()
Free machine embroidery patterns for pillows includes designs for home decor, baby announcements, and embroidered pillow personalized with meaningful sayings.
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![Quilt Color Scheme]()
Explore the many helpful ideas for choosing a quilt color scheme as well las choosing various fabrics for a quilt.
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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![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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![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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![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 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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![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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![Squirrel Proof Raised Garden Bed Covers for Tomato Plants]()
Do squirrels and other animals keep eating your garden vegetables? Make these garden bed covers for your garden beds and protect your veggies from the animals.
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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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![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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Helpful Tips
Plastic Canvas Sheets - The larger the number the more stitches per inch or the smaller the stitch itself. The count number refers to the number of stitches per inch. For example, 7 count canvas means there are 7 stitches per inch and 10 count canvas has 10 stitches per inch.
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Free Items of the Week
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Artwork
Here are cute ideas for pet cactus rocks that kids will love.
From
The Best Ideas for Kids
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Beadwork and Jewelry Making
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This tutorial shows you how to recycle old bottle caps into pendants for necklaces.
From
Craft Bits
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General Crafts
With this blog post, learn how to make charm of DIY clay pot mushrooms for your garden.
From
Mod Podge Rocks Blog
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With this video and outline steps create and assemble a unique gift for a graduate.
From
Special Heart Studio
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Kids Corner
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Colorful pasta is perfect for making spring flowers. Give the kids pasta and other supplies and watch their creativity soar.
From
The Melrose Family
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Quilting
Here is the perfect Father's Day project! It's a pillow with a remote pocket.
From
Fat Quilter Shop Blog
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Scrapbooking
These bookmarks are super easy to make! You can personalize them with your favorite colors, fun paper styles, and cute embellishments.
From
Home Crafts By Ali
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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!
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