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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! 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 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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![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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![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.
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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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![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 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 make a Stepping Stone]()
This tutorial shows how to make a Stepping Stone to display in your garden. These are fun projects for kids to make.
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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!
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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Artwork
Show your patriotic spirit for our great nation with this red, white, and blue star box!
From
Plaid Online
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![Patriotic Wooden Star]()
Make a large wooden star for indoors or out to help celebrate summer using this free tutorial.
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The Country Chic Cottage
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Crochet
![Americana Place Setting]()
Show your spirit on July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day or any patriotic event with this table setting.
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Yarnspirations
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General Crafts
![Nautical Valet Tray]()
Whip up this nautical-themed valet tray in under 30 minutes for dad for Father's Day.
From
Diana Rambles
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![Newspaper Weed Control]()
Do you battle weeds in your garden and flower beds year after year? Learn how to control the weeds by recycling newspapers.
From
Needlepointers.com Staff
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Kids Corner
![Platform Treehouse]()
Step-by-step instructions on how to build a platform treehouse.
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Repurpose and Upcycle
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Knitting
![American Pride Knit Cowl]()
Knit up and wear this easy-knit cowl with pride.
From
Yarnspirations
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![Loop Yarn Rug]()
Learn how to make Loop Yarn Rug with these detailed step-by-step instructions to complete your project today!
From
Joann
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![Loopy Edge Crochet Basket]()
Crochet a basket and embellish with a soft, loopy rim.
From
Joann
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Machine Embroidery
![Making Greeting Cards with Your Embroidery Machine]()
This tutorial will demonstrate how to use your embroidery machine to make your own greeting cards with a combination of stitching and fabric applique.
From
Needlepointers.com Team
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Quilting
![Floral Tee Shirt Update]()
Gather up your floral fabric scraps and fancy up a plain t-shirt into a unique top with some added applique blooms.
From
My Poppet
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![Scrappy Patchwork Trivet]()
This patchwork trivet can be easily and quickly whipped together from the tiniest fabric scraps, and other leftover supplies from quilt making.
From
My Poppet Makes
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Sewing
![Unicorn Tote Bag]()
A fun project for unicorn fans. Get started with this easy sewing project with the step-by-step directions!
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Craft Bits
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!
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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!]()
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![Annie's Online Store]()
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![Arts and Crafts Supplies]()
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![Connecting Threads]()
Quality Fabric, Batting, Tools & Thread to Inspire Quilters Everywhere!
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![CreateForLess - Save on Sewing and Quilting Supplies]()
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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.