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New Tutorials and Pages
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![BOTTLES & JARS REPURPOSING]()
Recycle glass bottles and jars to create vases, planters, candle holders, and more. Keep the glass jars out of the landfills.
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![Bubble Activities & Crafts]()
Enjoy these bubble activities including crafts with bubbles! Learn to make and experiment with different wands and homemade bubble solution recipes.
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![CARDS MAKING IDEAS HOMEMADE]()
Handmade greeting cards are unique, personalized cards created with care using paper, art, and craft techniques to share special messages and heartfelt sentiments.
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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 Doll Hair Bow - Korker Hair Bow for 18" Doll]()
In this fun and easy tutorial, learn how to create an adorable korker ribbon hair bow for an 18” doll.
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![How to Sew a Messenger Style Field Bag – Free Step-by-Step Tutorial]()
Learn how to sew a durable field bag with our free step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for school, college, or day trips—no pattern pieces required!
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![Long Legged Cross Stitch for Joining Plastic Canvas]()
Discover how to join plastic canvas pieces using the long-legged cross stitch for a beautiful finish. Step-by-step guide and video tutorial available!
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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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![QUILLING CARDS]()
Immerse yourself in the art of quilling with the free quilled card making ideas. This delicate art will elevate the card design to a lovely keepsake.
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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!
Trending this Week
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![Free Online Knitting Calculators]()
We have a collection of knitting calculators. Find yarn calculator, knitting yardage calculator, hat calculator, substituting yarn calculator and more.
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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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![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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![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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![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 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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![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 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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![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 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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![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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![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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![Christmas Tree Mug Rug Pattern! It's Reversible]()
If you want to make a mug rug this Christmas for yourself or for gifting, use our free Christmas Tree Mug rug pattern and holiday fabric from your stash.
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![Pumpkin Mug Rug Tutorial]()
Learn how to make a cute Halloween pumpkin mug rug with this free pattern. An ideal project tutorial for using up scrap pieces of fabric.
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Free Items of the Week
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Artwork
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Here’s a super easy tutorial on how to make candy corn painted rocks perfect as Halloween decor.
From
Rock Painting Guide
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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
This all occasion quilled greeting card features a fun, colorful, whimsical tree that is perfect for a variety of sentiments - such as a birthday wish, a thank you, a sympathy card, or simply to say hello.
From
Artsy Craftsy Mom
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This Halloween stamping craft is super simple and can be done with the kids.
From
RubberStamps.com
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Crochet
This free yo-yo project is quick-and-easy, perfect for using up scrap yarn.
From
Vickie Howell
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Use black yarn to crochet a spider web around snack bowl and cups with this free pattern tutorial.
From
MBT Creates
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General Crafts
Tweens, teens, and adults, too, will enjoy making easy braided rug that requires minimal supplies. For kids, it can be part of an early American history lesson.
From
Education Possible
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Learn how to make macrame leaves with this tutorial and then how to stiffen them so they can be hung on the wall.
From
Aleenes
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Kids Corner
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On this blog, you can get free set of printable lacing cards for Halloween by completing the form with your name and email address. This is an excellent quiet time activity and helps develop fine motor skills.
From
Darcy and Brian
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For this fun kids Halloween activity, you'll only need a few supplies - a paper plate and yarn.
From
Our Kid Things
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This magnet is easy to make and looks cool on your fridge. Learn how to make your Pumpkin Foam Face Magnets with these instructions.
From
The Flying Couponer
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Knitting
This free winter snowman knitting pattern is designed for a baby or toddler, featuring warm earmuffs, a cute carrot nose, and an adorable smile.
From
Little Red Window
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Sewing
This project is ideal for beginners, as it only requires cutting squares and sewing four straight lines. There is no need for ironing, sewing hems, or dealing with complicated mitered corners like in many other cloth napkin tutorials!
From
Cucicucicoo
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Stenciling
Wee Folk Art offers two Jack-o-Lantern stencils which can be used to stencil a t-shirt or other clothing item for Halloween. Includes complete instructions for the project.
From
Wee Folk Art
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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!
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