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New Tutorials and Pages
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![Craft Room Storage Solutions]()
Discover many craft storage ideas that will make the craft room ready for creating. Being creative is so much easier in a neat and orderly space.
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![Freestanding Lace Flowers Machine Embroidery Design]()
Learn about these OESD freestanding lace flower machine embroidery designs and a demonstration on how to wrap a rose design.
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![HALLOWEEN KNITTING PATTERNS]()
Explore these free Halloween knitting patterns that are perfect for this fun fall holiday. Included in the patterns are knitted costumes, knitted Halloween decorations, and lots of knitted pumpkins!
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![How to Embroider a French Knot Embroidery Stitch]()
Learn how to make a hand embroidery French knot to add a sweet detail to embroidery work. This stitch is quite simple once it has been practiced!
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![How To Prevent Shadowing with Applique]()
Appliqueing a light fabric on top of a dark fabric can cause shadowing. Lining the applique fabric with a second fabric to create a bonded fabric is a solution.
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![How to Rebind an Old Quilt]()
This post is on how to replace the binding on an old much-loved quilt.
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![How to Sew a Custom Tablet Cover (Free Pattern)]()
Make a custom table cover for your tablet or Kindle device with this pattern. This is a sleeve type cover made from jelly roll strips with a pocket and snaps.
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![How to Sew a Rolled Hem with a Serger (Serger Rolled Hem)]()
Learn how to setup a serger to sew a rolled hem with this video and photo tutorial.
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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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![Wine Bottle Cover Pattern made from Recycled Denim Jeans]()
Upcycle a pair of denim jeans to create a DIY wine bottle cover to give a gift of wine with a bit of creativity..
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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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![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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![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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![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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![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 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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![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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![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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![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 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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![How to make a Halloween or Fall Themed Fabric Garland]()
How to make Halloween Garland from Fabric. Simple DIY craft.
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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 Mend: How to Replace Elastic Waistband]()
Learn how to replace stretched elastic waistband in a garment. This easy elastic waistband repair is done without removing the old stretched out elastic.
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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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![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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Twill Tape Substitute - When working on a project that calls for narrow twill tape, use a thin fabric selvage strip. It's convenient and almost always available.
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Free Items of the Week
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Crochet
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This hat is not actually made with a granny square but the pattern reminds one of granny square crocheting. Get the free pattern here.
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Julie Measures
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This pumpkin coaster crochet pattern is a quick and easy way to add some festive Halloween decor to your table.
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
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Make the cutest ever DIY Fall Gnome to decorate with all season long with scrap felt and a few supplies.
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General Crafts
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Learn how to make a fun DIY Dollar Tree pumpkin wreath with lights using this tutorial with a Dollar Tree pumpkin wreath form and supplies.
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Make your own skull string art with this tutorial.
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A Beautiful Mess
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Knitting
This potholder is knitted in the stitch in an easy linen stitch worked in the round.
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The Chilly Dog
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Knit a pot holder with a colorful tea cup for a kitchen accent with this free knit pattern.
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Fave Crafts
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Quilting
This is one of the easiest scarves to make using jelly roll strips.
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Alanda Craft
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Sewing
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Here is a fun and fast project tutorial for turning a store-purchased kitchen towel into a hanging kitchen towel using our free pattern along with kam snaps. These hanging towels are the perfect gift holiday, hostess, teacher, co-worker or family gift.
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A serger makes sewing tucks easy and fast. Take a look at how to sew a skirt with pretty serged tucks.
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Threads Magazine
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This little traditional tree is a quick block to assemble and make into a tree ornament.
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Diary of a Quilter
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Stenciling
Turned this beaten-up old stool into a beautiful farmhouse-style stenciled lazy Ssusan.
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Pastels and Macarons
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This Thanksgiving use this tutorial to finish off your table with a personalized tablecloth that also perfectly complements your dinnerware.
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