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New Tutorials and Pages
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![18-inch doll - How to Make A Doll Jump Rope]()
Use a spool knitter and beads to make a fun jump rope for an 18" doll. It's so cute, and the doll looks ready for the playground!
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![BIRTHDAY CARDS]()
Discover the joy of making your own birthday cards! This page is filled with creative ideas, simple techniques and inspiration to help you craft cards that are personal, fun and full of heart.
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![BOOK CRAFTS]()
Crafting with books and book pages is a beautiful way to give old or damaged books new life! Create art, home décor, gifts, and stationery using pages, covers and even the spines.
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![BOOKMARKS & BOOK COVERS]()
Learn how to make colorful plastic canvas bookmarks and book covers with just a few simple supplies. This fun craft project is easy to personalize and perfect for creating handmade gifts.
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![How to Make Fabric Gift Bags]()
Create eco-friendly fabric gift sacks in under 30 minutes! Quick, simple, and reusable—perfect for any occasion. Follow our easy sewing tutorial today!
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![How to make Lavender Sachets with a Brother Luminaire Embroidery Machine]()
This tutorial shows how to use features of the Brother Luminaire to combine a purchased design and a box to make in the hoop sachets.
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![How to Sew an 8" Sawtooth Star Quilt Block (Traditional & Accuquilt)]()
Learn how to sew a Sawtooth Star Quilt Block using easy half-square triangles. Includes AccuQuilt cutting instructions and traditional cutting measurements.
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![Mini Oven Mitt - DIY Pinch Potholder]()
Create quick, easy pinch potholders with our beginner-friendly tutorial. No binding or hand sewing needed! Perfect for gifts or your own kitchen.
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![Stitch Glossary]()
Learn how to make beautiful stitches with these easy cross stitch tutorials. Each lesson shows step-by-step how to create different stitches, from basic to decorative.
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![TOILET PAPER ROLL CRAFTS]()
Turn everyday cardboard tubes into fun and imaginative creations! Find over 60 creative ideas for repurposing toilet paper tubes!
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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![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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![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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![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 do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
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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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![CHRISTMAS]()
Create your Christmas decorations this year with free plastic canvas patterns. Decorate your tree, mantel, and table. Hang them from garland or give them as gifts or hostess gifts.
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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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![DIY Reading Book Pocket Pillow Pattern (Free Pattern)]()
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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![ANGELS - CROCHET ANGELS]()
Get inspired with these 50+ FREE Patterns for crochet angels. Find angel tree topper, ornament, centerpiece, amigurumi or bookmark to crochet.
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![Recycle Old Christmas Greeting Cards into a Basket]()
Learn how to upcycle old greeting cards by making a greeting card basket that will look attractive anywhere in the home. Also Gift Idea!
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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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![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 Decorate a Lantern for Christmas]()
How to Decorate a Lantern for Christmas. Learn how to turn an ordinary lantern into something festive.
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Scrapbook Page Sketches - Sometimes it can be challenging trying to decide where to place photos, the titles, and your journal on your layouts. Begin by making a page sketch.
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Free Items of the Week
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Beadwork and Jewelry Making
This tutorial explains how to make nomemade resin rings.
From
Pretty Life Girls
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
Make this simple, eco-friendly craft from upcycled magazine a Patriot flag.
From
Crafts by Amanda
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Kids Corner
An easy DIY craft for kids is string art. It can be made for any holiday or just a fun activity at any time. Learn how to make paper plate string art designs and the materials needed for this craft.
From
Welcome To Nana's
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Quilting
This quilt finished 64" x 64" making it a generous lap size quilt.
From
Happy Quilting
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Sewing
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A fun, eco-friendly, fabric gift sack sewing project that’s quick, simple and reusable – no casing and no hand sewing required! Can be made in 30 minutes from start to finish! Customizable!
From
Needlepointers.com Associate
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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!
Michaels