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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!
New Tutorials and Pages
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![Bee Bookmarks with Positive Messages - A Cricut Print & Cut Project]()
These bookmarks are easy to print and cut using a Cricut machine & cardstock. Paper bookmark features the honeycomb, a bee, and positive sayings.
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![DIY No-Sew Wrapped Fashion Doll Top]()
Learn how to make a no sew halter top for a new fashion doll. This no sew top can be worn two ways!
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![Easy No-Sew DIY Doll Dress for a Fashion Doll]()
Learn how to make a DIY doll dress for a fashion doll with no sewing involved! This is the perfect dress for shopping or going out with friends.
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![How to Make a Tassel with Yarn]()
Learn how to make a simple yarn tassel in just a few minutes! This easy DIY adds a fun touch to scarves, blankets, or home decor.
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![LACING & THREADING FUN]()
Develop fine motor skills and more through lacing crafts and threading activities. Learning disguised as fun!
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![LAYER CAKE QUILTS]()
Use layer cake fabric precuts to make these beautiful quilts.Learn all of the reasons to use precut fabric when quilting!
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![PAPER BOOKMARKS]()
Crafting paper bookmarks is a fun and easy way to personalize the reading experience. Using materials like cardstock, scrapbook paper, and embellishments, unique designs can be created.
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![RUGS - KNITTED RUG PATTERNS]()
So many free knitted rug patterns on this page! With these rug patterns it is possible to get a totally custom look. These make great wedding or housewarming gifts.
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![Smyrna Stitch: Double Cross Stitch Embroidery]()
Learn how to make the beautiful smyrna stitch, also known as the double cross stitch on Aida cloth.
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![TOWEL RECYCLING]()
Find ideas for what to do with old towels. There are useful and unique ideas for recycling old towels here.
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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![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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![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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![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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![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 Yarn Coil Basket from Clothesline]()
Older Kids will love to make these coil baskets. Made by wrapping yarn around a cord, these budget friendly baskets use up scrap yarn.
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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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![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 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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![DIY Crinkle Tag Toy for Baby]()
Tag toys are popular baby toys. Learn how to sew a fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
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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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![How to make a spinning button toy (Button Whirligig)]()
This fun easy-to-make button thread spinner is fun, easy-to-make toy that takes only minutes to make with common household items.
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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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![How to Make a Lego Pen and Pencil Holder with Memo Pad Holder]()
Building a LEGO pencil holder is super easy and fun with LEGO bricks lying around the home. Make for themselves or as a gift.
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Cutting Plastic Canvas Pieces - When cutting out plastic canvas pieces, make sure to count twice and cut once.
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Free Items of the Week
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Artwork
Use rock painting art to share a positive message with others.
From
Inspire Kindness
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
Building a catapult is a classic STEM activity for younger kids, and this design is simple using craft sticks, rubber bands and bottle caps. Then have the kids paint it with acrylic paint.
From
Crafts by Courtney
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To make these Christmas ornaments all you need is a Pom Pom Maker, scissors, plastic lids, acrylic paint and a paint brush. These ornaments are adorable.
From
Pysselbolaget
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Kids Corner
Here is a simple and fun DIY puppet activity you can do at home with the kids.
From
Fun With Mama
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Knitting
This soft pillow is easy to make with loop yarn and this free tutorial.
From
Petals To Picots
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Turn loop yarn into a fluffy and soft DIY rug that will be loved by humans and pets alike. It's crazy simple to do.
From
Dream A Little Bigger
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Sewing
Follow along with this tutorial to make a trendy no-sew pleated lampshade.
From
She Holds Dearly
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Use ten-inch layer cake scraps in vibrant colors to make a cheerful table runner with this free pattern tutorial.
From
All People Quilt
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Stenciling
Here is a quick and easy way to decorate a tote bag with kids! Use stencils. Here are step directions and ideas.
From
Buggy and Buddy
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