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Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![Covered Bridge Quilt Panel]()
Do you have a beautiful scenic fabric panel? Here is an innovative way to utilize landscape fabric panels with this panel quilt pattern.
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![Crazy Patchwork Heart Quilt Pattern]()
Learn how to make your own handmade crazy patchwork heart with this free tutorial. Use the stuffed hearts in bowls, tiered trays, as centerpieces, on mantel.
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![DIY Valentine's Day Card]()
How to make a fabric Valentine's Day card. Don’t throw away fabric scraps! Learn how to make a fast and easy fabric Valentine’s card with this tutorial.
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![How to Blanket Stitch around Corners]()
This blanket stitch by hand tutorial shows how to embroidery blanket stitch corners.
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![How to Mend: How to Hem Knit Pants with a Double Stretch Stitch (Twin needle / Double needle)]()
This tutorial will show how to sew a hem on knit pants using the stretch stitch and a twin needle.
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![How to Sew A Checkered Flannel Winter Scarf]()
Learn how to make a checkered flannel scarf with our video tutorial or easy step-by-step photo tutorial.
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![Octagon Splendour Placemats a Kreative Kiwi Design]()
Machine embroider up some Octagon Splendor Placemats or table toppers with an in the hoop design by Kreative Kiwi.
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![School or Team Themed Quillow Project Idea]()
Learn about this school themed quillow or pillow quilt Chris made for her college student.
Trending this Week
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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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![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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![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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![Thread Conversion Charts]()
Find embroidery thread conversion charts for floss, wool, used for needlework. Conversion charts for brands DMC, Anchor, Bucilla, Cosmo Seasons and more.
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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 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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![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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![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 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 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 Join Quilt Batting Pieces Together]()
What to do with leftover batting? Learn how to join batting pieces together with sewing machine.
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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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![DIY Tote Bag with Flat Bottom]()
This free tote bag pattern has easy to follow instructions and a video tutorial. Even beginners can sew a tote bag.
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![How to Hand Sew the Blind Hem Stitch (Slip Stitch)]()
This hand hemming stitch is practically invisible on both sides of the garment or project. Learn how to hand sew the blind hem stitch.
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![How to make a No-Sew Fabric 3D Snowflake]()
These 3D snowflakes are wonderful fabric Christmas ornaments. This tutorial shows how to make a snowflake decoration out of fabric.
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Helpful Tips
BOBBIN THREAD HOLDER
- Storing bobbins can be a bit of a problem with the threads going all over the place. 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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Free Items of the Week
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Crochet
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This is a simple but elegant infinity scarf that you can crochet with the free instructions.
From
Once Upon A Cheerio
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This free chunky sweater pattern is easy to crochet, cozy to wear and has an eye catching bobble design down the center.
From
Christa Co Design
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This filet-crochet style heart pattern can be made as a decorative storage jar as cozy.
From
Hooked On Patterns
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The pocket design for your fingers in this heart scrubby makes using them in the kitchen helpful too. Crochet some up for Valentine's Day to gift.
From
Christa Co Design
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Fancy, cozy and comfortable! Enjoy the unique spiral worked in the middle of the heel. Begin at the heel and crochet your way up the leg and down to the toe.
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by Katharina Lerch at Ravelry
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General Crafts
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Watch the video and read the instruction to make a dreamcatcher with cord.
From
Craftsy Hacks
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Kids Corner
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Print and cut out these paper dolls with the free template.
From
My Poppet
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Need a Valentine’s Day craft for kids? Check out this DIY Yarn Hearts tutorial.
From
Drugstore Divas
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Knitting
Give your office a facelift, by embroidering a design on standard steel mesh office desk organizer and accessories.
From
Camille Styles
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Sewing
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With this free tutorial, make a cozy warm cowl scarf that required minimal cutting, pinning, and sewing.
From
Happiest Camper
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If you don’t like traditional scarfs but still want to keep your necks warm from the winter cold, try sewing this neck warmer.
From
Hello Sewing
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With this free fleece hat pattern and tutorial, you’ll be able to make reversible fleece hats super-fast.
From
Hello Sewing
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Use EQ8 Lesson Books to master the software! These books were specifically written for Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) software. Each is full-color and spiral bound.
Electric Quilt
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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.
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