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Happy crafting!
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![Accuquilt Go! Strip Dies can cut Strips, Squares and Diamonds]()
Learn how versatile the Accuquilt Go! Strip cutters are with this video and photo tutorial.
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![Chris' Summer Garden Tour]()
Summer has begun. Let's take a tour around Chris' garden and see what it looks like.
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![How to make String Pieced Potholders (Quilted Potholder)]()
Spruce up your kitchen with this tutorial on how to sew a no binding potholder with this free quilted potholder pattern.
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![How to Sew a Buttonhole (Bernina 3A Foot)]()
This tutorial and video will show how to machine sew a buttonhole with a Bernina 3A buttonhole foot.
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![How to Tie Up Tomato Plants]()
Staking and tying up tomato plants is essential for good health and a productive crop. Learn more about tying up tomatoes.
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![Learn to Repair Holes in Bird & Insect Garden Netting]()
Outdoor bird or insect garden netting will form holes over time. Learn how to patch these holes so you can keep using the netting year after year.
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![Patriotic Celebration Table Runner]()
With this free pattern, you will be able to make a patriotic table runner.
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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!
Trending this Week
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![How to make a No-Sew Fabric Snowflake]()
These fabric snowflakes are wonderful decor for your house this winter. This video and photo tutorial shows how to make a no-sew fabric snowflake.
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![How to Drill a Drainage Hole in a Ceramic Flowerpot 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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![DIY Glass Garden Flowers Tutorial (Garden Art)]()
Glass garden art dish flowers are popping up in gardens everywhere. Learn to recycle vintage dishes into beautiful garden glass plate flowers.
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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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![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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![Fold 'n Stitch Wreath]()
This Fold and Stitch Wreath can be used as a wall hanging or candle table topper. It's made with a pattern from Poorhouse Quilt Designs.
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![String Quilt Pattern and Tutorial]()
This page and video tutorial will show a completed string quilt and give ideas and tips for making your own. A scrap busting quilt.
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![DIY Inside Out Placemats]()
Make Your Own Placemats! The "Inside Out Mats" by Poorhouse Quilt Designs is a reversible, fun, quick fabric placemat pattern.
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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 T-shirt yarn Tutorial (T-Yarn)]()
This tutorial will show how to make t-shirt yarn. T-shirt yarn is made from cutting up old t-shirts and can be used to crochet and knit..
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![How to Dye Queen Anne's Lace]()
How to Dye Queen Anne's Lace with Food Coloring
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![Loop Yarn Criss Cross Stitch Tutorial]()
Learn how to make the loop yarn criss-cross stitch with this video and photo tutorial. Loop yarn is a finger knitting yarn and you can knit without needles.
Helpful Tips
Foundation Piecing - Needle Tip - Foundation piecing is also known as paper piecing. For a useful tip, use a tiny stitch length (12 - 16 stitches per inch) and a larger needle (90/14). The paper will be easier to tear away from the assembled blocks.
Needlepointers.com Staff
Free Items of the Week
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Crochet
![Snowflake Ornament]()
Stitch up a flurry of lacy crochet snowflakes (4 designs) and use them to decorate the tree, as a garland across the mantel, or display them in your windows.
From
Yarnspirations
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General Crafts
![Coffee Filter Tree]()
This tutorial walks you through the steps to make a coffee filter Christmas tree. It's a stunning project that is so easy and affordable!
From
Joann
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This DIY leather ornament fits right in with the modern farmhouse home decor style and is such a great budget-friendly Christmas craft!
From
Making Manzanita
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![Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornament]()
With this tutorial, you can upcycle scrabble tiles into inspirational tree ornaments.
From
Sum of Their Stories
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Knitting
![Butterfly Hanging Organizer]()
A little girl will love this cute butterfly hanging organizer hanging around their bedroom.
From
Joann
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Learn knooking by making a washcloth using this free pattern.
From
Jennifer Peters at Ravelry
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Quilting
![Cotton Table Runner]()
This free pattern features an accent fabric in the center with a wide border around it.
From
Joann
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Make a Heat Pack with a Hexie Flower – a beginner's tutorial from Molly and Mama.
From
Molly and Mama
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Sewing
![Christmas Tree Napkin]()
Nothing says Christmas better than a Christmas tree, so why not put them next to your plate by making Christmas Tree napkins with these free instructions.
From
Hello Sewing
Featured Shopping Sites
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![Craft Books]()
Amazon.com has a huge selection of craft books listed by category. TRY THIS LINK TO FIND CRAFT BOOKS!
Amazon.com
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![AccuQuilt - Ready. Set. GO Big Sale]()
The new Ready. Set. GO! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System includes everything you need to get started...just add you! Save $125 off RSG, GO! Big (Use Code: 125CUT). Sale valid from 7/23/21 through 7/31/21 at 11:59 pm CT.
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![Annie's Online Store]()
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![Connecting Threads]()
Quality Fabric, Batting, Tools & Thread to Inspire Quilters Everywhere!
Connecting Threads is an online retail shop specializing in a wide variety of sewing and quilting related items including notions, thread, batting, and patterns. SHOP NOW!
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![CreateForLess - Save on Sewing and Quilting Supplies]()
Save on over 20,000 sewing and sewing supplies and notions - large selection of threads, buttons, zippers, rotary cutters, and thousands of other sewing and quilting supplies. Don't pay full-price. Shop Now!
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![Sulky]()
Sulky has high-quality embroidery, quilting and decorative thread, stabilizers, books and much more. Sulky products are great for sewing, quilting, and crafting, too! Shop Sulky.