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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!
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![Accuquilt Go! Fabric Cutter Review & Demo with Pros & Cons]()
This video demonstration shows how fast the Accuquilt Go! Big Cutter can cut fabrics. Also, pros and cons for using this fabric cutter.
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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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![How to crochet in Back Loop Only (BLO)]()
Learning to crochet in back loop will be easy with our BLO crochet video lesson and this step-by-step picture tutorial.
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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 Reusable, Durable Grocery Bag]()
Learn how to sew a simple reusable shopping / grocery bag with this free shopping bag pattern and tutorial.
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![Learn how we use Newspaper in our Flower beds to Prevent Weeds]()
Newspaper is superior to using landscape fabric to prevent weeds in your flower beds and garden. Learn how we use it!
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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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![No-Sew Flower Applique Tote Bag Tutorial]()
Celebrate Spring and Earth Day! Learn how to raw edge applique a tote bag. This project is simple and a great way to use up scrap fabric. Nice gift bag idea!
Trending this Week
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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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![Free Printable Father's Day Coloring Pages and Cards for Kids]()
Coloring pages and cards for Father's Day will make a wonderful gift for Dad on his special day.
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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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![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 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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![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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![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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![Easy Strip Quilt Tutorial]()
How to sew an easy strip quilt. A strip quilt is a quick and time-saving way to whip up a quilt and is the ultimate quilt for beginner quilters.
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![Easy Charm Pack Quilt Pattern (Beginner Quilting - Four Patch Quilt)]()
This easy four patch quilt is a great project for a beginner quilter. It uses charm packs and some coordinating yardage and goes together quick and easy.
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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 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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![Hanging Hand Towel with Kam Snaps]()
Learn how to make any hand towel into a hanging towel by adding Kam snaps. This is a simple no sewing required way to convert a towel into a hanging towel.
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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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
![Father's Day Mug Card]()
A simple mug template allows this card to be personalized in so many unique ways. Try It!
From
Craft Invaders
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Crochet
![Be My Baby Blanket]()
This creamy blanket will be a treasured keepsake blanket. Free crochet pattern!
From
Yarnspirations
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
Recycled your old tee-shirts into a cute handbag with this free pattern.
From
My Recycled Bags
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General Crafts
Classic red gets a tasteful update in this patriotic summer spray paint project.
From
Krylon
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Kids Corner
![Best Dad Ever Award]()
This BEST DAD EVER Award is a simple and EASY Father’s Day Kids Craft.
From
Jinxy Kids
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![Shirt and Tie Card]()
This card is so easy to put together that it’s a GREAT kid craft activity too!
From
The Analytical Mommy
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Knitting
![Americana Jar Cozies]()
Whether you fill your jars with fresh daisies or party utensils, these cozies add patriotic spirit to the picnic setting.
From
Joann
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Sewing
You can make this awesome DIY Father’s Day grillmaster BBQ apron in no time.
From
Handmade in the Heartland
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Woodworking
![DIY Outdoor Children’s Playset]()
This DIY outdoor treehouse and playset will be the perfect addition to our backyard.
From
The DIY Nuts
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 Sale - GO! Dies and GO! Qubes]()
15% off GO! Dies and GO! Qubes (Use Code: CUT15). Promotion valid from 6/14/21 through 6/25/21 at 11:59 pm CT.
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![Accuquilt: New Customer Offer!]()
New Customers: Receive a FREE GO! Outside the Box Book - Just Pay Shipping. Use code GOBOOK
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![Annie's Online Store]()
Annie's is your one-stop-shop for all your crafting supplies - crochet, knitting, plastic canvas, beading, card marking, yarn, sewing and quilting fabric and notions, and more! SHOP NOW...
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![Arts and Crafts Supplies]()
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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.