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Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![Crazy Patchwork Heart Quilt Pattern]()
Learn how to make your own handmade crazy patchwork heart with this free tutorial. Use the stuffed hearts in bowls, tiered trays, as centerpieces, on mantel.
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![DIY Valentine's Day Card]()
How to make a fabric Valentine's Day card. Don’t throw away fabric scraps! Learn how to make a fast and easy fabric Valentine’s card with this tutorial.
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![How to Blanket Stitch around Corners]()
This blanket stitch by hand tutorial shows how to embroidery blanket stitch corners.
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![How to End the Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to end the blanket stitch three different ways depending on layers of fabric and ending location.
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![How to Join Sections in Kreative Kiwi Placemat Designs]()
This photo and video tutorial will demonstrate how to join sections of a machine embroidery design.
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![How to Mend: How to Hem Knit Pants with a Double Stretch Stitch (Twin needle / Double needle)]()
This tutorial will show how to sew a hem on knit pants using the stretch stitch and a twin needle.
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![How to Sew A Checkered Flannel Winter Scarf]()
Learn how to make a checkered flannel scarf with our video tutorial or easy step-by-step photo tutorial.
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![School or Team Themed Quillow Project Idea]()
Learn about this school themed quillow or pillow quilt Chris made for her college student.
Trending this Week
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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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![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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![Thread - Conversion Charts]()
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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![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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![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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![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 Join Quilt Batting Pieces Together]()
What to do with leftover batting? Learn how to join batting pieces together with sewing machine.
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![How to Make a Simple No-Sew Sock Puppet]()
Kids will love making this sock puppet. All they need is a sock and some basic things around the house.
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![How to Make a Fidget Quilt]()
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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![How to Drill a Drainage Hole in a Ceramic Flower Pot or Planter]()
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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![How to Mend: How to Patch a Hole in Jeans or Pants]()
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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![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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![Beginner Quilt Series - How to Cut Quilt Squares]()
This is the first tutorial in our beginner quilt pattern series. This tutorial demonstrates cutting five-inch patchwork blocks for a beginner baby quilt.
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![How to Hand Sew the Blind Hem Stitch (Slip Stitch)]()
This hand hemming stitch is practically invisible on both sides of the garment or project. Learn how to hand sew the blind hem stitch.
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![How to sew a super quick table runner (even in 15 minutes!)]()
This video shows how to sew a table runner in less than an hour. Make this quick 4 seam table runner as a gift!
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Helpful Tips
BOBBIN THREAD HOLDER
- Storing bobbins can be a bit of a problem with the threads going all over the place. 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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Free Items of the Week
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Crochet
This free heart pillow pattern includes instructions for two sizes of heart pillows. The smaller heart pillow measures 8” wide x 7.5” tall. The larger one is 11” wide x 10” tall.
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Loop and Love Crochet
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Here is a free crochet pattern for heart shaped baskets.
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Blackstone Design
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This quick heart crochet pattern makes a great last minute Valentine’s Day gift. The crochet heart buttons around a gift card.
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Christa Co Design
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
Dress up your favorite teacup or coffee mug by recycling a sweater.
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eHow
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General Crafts
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The only materials you need are wood, nails, and rubber bands or string and you are ready to go.
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Lil Tigers
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Kids Corner
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Little hands can practice fine motor skills and create a fun bead heart ornament at the same time with these instructions.
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In The Playroom
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Kids will have fun making fairy paper puppets with movable arms and legs.
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Snuggle Bug University
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The perfect little Valentine’s Day Gift for Kids to make are some heart bookmarks using this free tutorial.
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Red Ted Art
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How to make a heart Pencil topper for Valentine's Day. This is a cute idea that kids can make to give to friends. Also a nice group activity for school parties, scouts, etc.
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Making these paper cutting paper doll snowmen is a fun craft that helps kids to work on their scissor skills and keeps them busy during indoor playtime.
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In The Playroom
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This string art star project is a fun craft for kids in addition to teaching them about geometric designs and a lesson in geometry.
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Babble Daddle Do
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Looking for something novel for the kids to exchange at Valentine's Day? This fun DIY Valentine's Day kids' craft is such a cute greeting card that anyone would love to receive!
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Needlepointers.com
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Knitting
This is a bright idea for adding a boho vibe to your space. Make a tassel chandelier with these instructions.
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CBC
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This is a fun quick free little knit pattern. Cup cozy with a candy conversation heart motif.
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Just Crafty Enough
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Needleworking
A detailed tutorial on how to make a needlepoint Bargello iPhone case.
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Bottle Branch
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Sewing
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In three easy steps, you can sew a Lacey Cotton Scarf.
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My Poppet Makes
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Last minute Valentine's Day sewing project for your home or gift! Two valentine coaster ideas to sew in 15 minutes.
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Sum of Their Stories
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This sweet little Valentine’s purse is a great beginner’s sewing project that only took about 20 minutes total to make.
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Organized 31
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Amazon.com has a huge selection of craft books listed by category. TRY THIS LINK TO FIND CRAFT BOOKS!
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The Cricut Maker is a smart cutting machine capable of working with over 300 different materials from paper to fabric to balsa wood.
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Use EQ8 Lesson Books to master the software! These books were specifically written for Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software. Each is full-color and spiral bound.
Electric Quilt
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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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From cutting machines to crafting essentials, Cricut products make it easy to create just for fun, for friends & family, or even for a small business.
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JOANN has a huge selection of yarn - lots of brands, weights and types. Browse through the large selection of yarn online!
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