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New Tutorials and Pages
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Explore creative ways to turn old dishes and glassware into beautiful crafts, from wall art and candles to planters and home décor.
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![DIY POLYMER CLAY IDEAS & CLAY PROJECTS]()
Use this list of polymer clay projects to learn how to shape, bake, and transform colorful polymer clay into unique handmade creations.
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![How to Cast Off Stitches in Knitting (Beginner's Guide)]()
Learn how to bind off stitches in knitting with this easy beginner-friendly tutorial.
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![How to Machine Embroider on a Sweatshirt (Without Puckering or Stretching)]()
Learn how to machine embroider on a sweatshirt the right way. Tips for stabilizing, hooping (or not), & stitching on knit fabric for professional results.
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![How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch - Left Handed Crochet]()
Learn how to crochet left-handed with this step-by-step double crochet tutorial (dc). It's perfect for beginners and includes photos and a video.
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![How to Shorten Lightweight or Sheer Curtain with a Sewing Machine]()
Learn how to shorten sheer or lightweight curtains with a sewing machine. Easy step-by-step hemming for a neat finished look.
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![Patriotic Plastic Canvas Bookmark]()
With this easy DIY tutorial, learn how to make a patriotic plastic canvas bookmark. It's a fun red, white and blue craft perfect for summer.
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![POLYMER CLAY JEWELRY]()
Create unique, handmade accessories with polymer clay jewelry. This fun and beginner-friendly craft lets you design colorful, custom pieces using simple tools and easy techniques.
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![SCHOOL DAYS CROSS STITCH IDEAS]()
Explore a curated collection of links to free school-themed cross stitch patterns, perfect for teacher gifts, classroom décor, and back-to-school projects.
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Turn leftover fabric into creative, practical projects with this guide to using fabric scraps.
Trending this Week
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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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![Patriotic Farmhouse Rag Wreath]()
See how easy it is to make a patriotic rag wreath with our quick and easy step-by-step tutorial and video!
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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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![Sashiko]()
Learn what makes sashiko unique, how to get started and why this mindful, minimalist craft continues to inspire makers everywhere.
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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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![How to Alter Pants that are Too Big in the Waist - Easy DIY Fix!]()
Struggling with a loose waistband? Learn how to take in the waist of your jeans or pants with simple sewing alterations. No more gaping waistbands!
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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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![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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![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 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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![How to do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
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![Free Hanging Kitchen Towel Pattern and Tutorial]()
Find some store purchased towels and turn them into a hanging kitchen towel with kam snaps using our free hanging kitchen towel pattern and tutorial.
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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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![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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![3 Easy Ways to Lengthen a Shirt or Top (T-Shirt)]()
Is your shirt too short? Learn 3 different ways to lengthen your shirt!
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Free Items of the Week
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Beadwork and Jewelry Making
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Learn how to create some fun donut jewelry with polymer clay.
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Artsy Fartsy Mama
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Crochet
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This free crochet pattern for a 12" Granny Square Motif is vintage-inspired and works well when paired with other crochet blocks.
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Make It Crochet
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This is the perfect project for beginners since it only uses one stitch - the single crochet stitch.
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Pattern Princess
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With this free pattern, create open lace stitches to product a leafy, fern-like bookmark.
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Craft Bits
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DIY Trash-to-Treasure Crafts
This DIY uses old bowls (or thrift store bowls) to make cute garden mushrooms.
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The Junk Parlor
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Use fabric scraps from your stash along with this tutorial to make fun, colorfl pinwheels as decoration.
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Sew Very Crafty
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This tutorial shows how to create flowers using egg cartons. It a craft suitable for all ages - kids to adults.
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Craft Bits
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Here is an idea on how to turn an old candy dish and a colorful glass into an upcycled garden ornament mushroom.
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Reuse Grow Enjoy
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Save money and the environment by making reusable makup up pads with fabric scraps.
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Heather Handmade
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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful sunflower using book pages, complete with a DIY stem.
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Just That Perfect Piece
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General Crafts
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After creating some DIY resin pencil charms with this tutorial, turn them into a back-to-school backpack charm, earrings or pins. Perfect teacher gift!
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Artsy Fartsy Mama
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Kids Corner
Does your child love blowing bubbles? Here is a fun bubble blower that you and your kid can make with a plastic bottle and a few other materials.
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Hello, Wonderful
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This hot pad is a perfect sewing project to teach beginners or kids a practical item for the home or as a gift.
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Typically Simple
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After visiting an aquarium, this is the perfect craft ideas using recyled items around the home.
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I Heart Crafty Things
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This is a great STEM project using simple materials - shoe box, craft stitck and low temp glue gun.
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Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
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Check out this post for a cute project that perfect for summer - a popsicle craft. All you'll need is popsicle sticks, paper, a glue stick, a marker, scissors, and tissue paper.
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Crafty Hacks
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Machine Embroidery
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Learn how to make an embroidered key fob with these step by step instructions.
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Sew Very Crafty
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Here is a free pattern for make a simple zippered cosmetic pouch with two fat quarters. The blogger also shares how to machine embroider a monogram on the pouch. A great gift idea!
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Polkadot Chair
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Sewing
The free tutorial features three pockets that can hold your devices. Check the free instructions on this page.
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Sew 4 Home
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On this page you will find a free laptop bag pattern which is easy to follow and can be customized to fit any size laptop.
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Crazy Little Projects
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Online shopping for Arts & Craft from a great selection of Mosaic Making, Craft Supplies, Paper & Paper Crafts, Woodcrafts and much much more.
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On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Show your patriotic spirit with calendars that celebrate all things American.
Calendars.com
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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.
Electric Quilt
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This business specializes in sewing, quilting and embroidery machines along with machine and sewing accessories. In addition, they carry furniture and some fabric.
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Michaels has a huge selection of yarn - lots of brands, weights and types. Browse through the large selection of yarn online!
Michaels
