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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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This free tutorial shows how to make doll clothes hangers for 18" dolls out of common and inexpensive items such as craft sticks, cup hooks and hot glue.
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Learn how to make DIY earrings, including drop, DIY hoop earrings, dangles, studs, using beads, macrame, polymer clay earrings DIY, ribbons, feathers, lace, and more!
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Sew up some eco-friendly sewing projects to celebrate Earth Day or any day to save resources and money with these zero -waste sewing patterns.
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Find the perfect. plan for.making quilts from fat quarters. Use coordinating precuts to make your quilt quick, easy and inexpensive.
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Learn how to edgestitch with ease and precision using our video or photo tutorials.
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This tutorial will show how to make fabric postcards. These are fun small sewing & quilting projects that use your creativity.
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Watch this tutorial to learn how to sew a button on a garment by hand. This technique can be used to mend a garment when the button has come off or when sewing
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Learn how to sew piping with a pintuck foot or pipe cord foot when making garments. Learn the appropriate sewing machine foot for piping.
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These free crochet mug rug patterns enable the crocheter to whip up cute little projects that make a wonderful housewarming gift using scrap yarn.
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The Northwoods machine embroidery designs are perfect for the outdoor or National Parks lover! Machine embroider a beautiful table runner with Designs by Juju.
Trending this Week
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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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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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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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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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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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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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You discovered the perfect ceramic flowerpot with no hole for drainage. If you can use a power drill, you can create a hole in the bottom of the pot.
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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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Learn how to make a super simple and cute button paper clip bookmark with this tutorial.
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This video shows a set of planets made from rubber bands. The idea and instructions for the project are included in the Smithsonian Maker Lab book.
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Tag toys are popular baby toys. Learn how to sew a fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
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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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Do you have a hole in your jeans or pants? Don't toss them, repair them! Easy way to make a patch and repair with a sewing machine.
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Learn how to make a fidget quilt with our free video and photo tutorial. A fidget quilt is a lap quilt which helps provide stimulation for the fidgeting hands.
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This fun Valentine snack mat is just the right size for a beverage and a snack. Celebrate Valentine's Day all year long with this cozy quilted mug rug!
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Helpful Tips
STABILIZER STORAGE AND CUTTING - Don't toss those plastic wrap and foil containers. You can recycle the boxes as a tear-away stabilizer storage and cutting tool.
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Free Items of the Week
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Beadwork and Jewelry Making
Learn how to make tassel earrings in 2 different designs with these step-by-step tutorials.
From
The Craftaholic Witch
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Crochet
This free pattern features two crochet sections - one spot for the beverage and other side for the snack or spoon.
From
Sweet Bee Crochet
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General Crafts
Learn how to make a craft paint storage caddy that is the perfect way to organize 2 oz acrylic paint bottles.
From
Saws On Skates
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Kids Corner
This simple to make headband is perfect for beginner crocheters since it uses only one stitch. Get the free pattern here.
From
Easy Crochet
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Needleworking
This Planet Earth cross stitch pattern is an excellent project to celebrate Earth Day.
From
Craft With Carthwright
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Quilting
Bubble quilts are a good sewing project for beginners because they’re mostly straight sewing. Learn how!
From
Sewing Society
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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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