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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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Three yard quilts are simple, beginner-friendly quilt patterns made from just three one-yard cuts of fabric. Quick to sew and easy to customize, they’re perfect for gifts or to make for yourself.
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Sewn blankets are cozy, handmade creations made in a variety of fabrics and styles. They’re easy to customize and perfect for everyday comfort or thoughtful gifts.
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Crochet motifs are small, repeatable patterns that can be combined to create blankets, garments, and décor. They’re versatile, portable, and perfect for creative, mix-and-match projects.
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Free I Spy quilt pattern using a charm pack! Make a 38” toddler activity mat with double four-patch blocks. Beginner-friendly tutorial.
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Knit a festive shamrock with this easy tutorial and free pattern. Fun, quick St. Patrick’s Day knitting project perfect for beginners! Great scrap yarn project!
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Learn how to knit two together (K2tog) with this beginner-friendly video and step-by-step photo tutorial for an easy right-slanted decrease.
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Learn how to knit the knit stitch using the continental method with a video tutorial, step-by-step instructions, and photos—perfect for beginner knitters.
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This tutorial is to construct a name tag with a house block. The free pattern is provided as a foundation paper piece and traditional piece in two sizes.
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Plastic canvas projects to cover tissue boxes. A wide variety of tissue box topper patterns from holidays to every day.
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Sewn fabric tissue box covers are easy projects that turn ordinary tissue boxes into decorative accents. They’re quick, beginner-friendly and perfect for adding a handmade touch.
Trending this Week
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Learn how to make a super simple and cute button paper clip bookmark with this tutorial.
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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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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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This post list many different types of activities to keep kids busy on rainy or snowy days, including during the pandemic. These include crafts, baking, games.
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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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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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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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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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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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This Christmas crochet ornament is a fun and easy free pattern to make. This free crochet wreath ornament pattern will be adorable as a gift or on your tree.
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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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How to tie a flat bow with one sided ribbon so the pattern shows on the front.
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Tag toys are popular baby toys. Learn how to sew a fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
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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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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.
Annette & Chris are a mother/daughter team. We've brought you craft projects and tutorials through this web site for over 20 years.
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Helpful Tips
Scrapbook Page Sketches - Sometimes it can be challenging trying to decide where to place photos, the titles, and your journal on your layouts. Begin by making a page sketch.
Scrapbooking Coach
Free Items of the Week
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Card Making & Rubber Stamping
Don't toss those tiny scraps of fabric. This blogger shows how she used them to make a banner card.
From
Infectious Stitches
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Crochet
Here is a super cute tissue box cover - an owl. Get the free crochet pattern here.
From
Nicki's Homemade Crafts
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Kids Corner
Instead of throwing away empty egg cartons, upcycle them into this easy and adorable turtle craft using this free tutorial.
From
Enna Owl
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Kids can make tie-dye Easter eggs with food coloring and paper towels themself. Check out this blog post and show them how.
From
MomBrite
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Quilting
This classic card trick quilt block is a modern and fun design, which only requires three yards of fabric! This free quilt pattern teaches basic quilt piecing techniques and is quicker to assemble than you might expect.
From
Sew Can She
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This free easy quilt pattern requires only 3 yards of fabric! It includes four-patch quilt blocks, plain quilt blocks, 2-patch rectangular blocks, and plain rectangular blocks.
From
Sew Can She
Featured Shopping Sites
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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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Michaels has a huge selection of yarn - lots of brands, weights and types. Browse through the large selection of yarn online!
Michaels