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Make boxes out of cards for a fun, easy, and unique craft that will end in a recycling project special enough for gift giving. Whether you use modern greeting cards, handmade greeting cards, or...
In the spirit of waste not, want not, you can make a rag rug with fringe that is both colorful and soft under your bare feet. Recycle old clothes and jeans into this easy project that can be...
To me, toss pillows are like shoes. A girl can never have too many. And there are always reasons to have different colors, sizes and shapes--but even more importantly--they really change up the...
This is a quick and easy way to make a money belt for those who have basic skills sewing. I choose to be flexible in stitching and folding the fabric, so my pouch may look a bit different from...
You have finally determined that your little boy dog is incapable of being potty trained. He refuses to stop marking your furniture, clothes, laundry, legs, carpets, speakers, sneakers, friends,...
Knitting is not for older folks anymore. I am an avid knitter and I am in my 30's. I know that knitting sounds like it is really hard but once you have the basics, you will be able to knit...
Don’t throw away your favorite pair of pants or shorts just because the zipper breaks. This can be an easy repair if you take it step by step. Read the following step by step instruction and it...
If the cold air chills your home, there is an easy and simple way to remedy it! Just read on for how you can make a simple, attractive draft stopper.
If you are tired of cold hands I have the perfect solution for you. Hand Warmers! These little guys are easy to make and keep those digits nice and toasty.
What makes this tablecloth funky is the unexpected use of zinc washers as fringe for the netted fabric. It's an easy project that's quick and fun to do. This funky tablecloth is an updated look to...
My daughter loves her Robeez shoes, but being the knitting fiend that I am, I just HAD to try to create a knitted version! Here's how to do it:
You see embroidery on everything these days and I have placed it on the hem of my favorite walking shorts. The instructions are simple and if you machine embroider, you will love this project.
If you need a very basic idea of how to do just enough sewing to get by and to mend your own clothes, then this is where you can learn the very basic techniques. By the time you finish reading...
My grand daughter came over to visit and was upset by the way her straps on her top kept sliding. I suggested a tank top under her top and could not find one in her size. While browsing in the...
A solid colored towel is like a blank canvas, a perfect opportunity to become creative. If you are shopping in Walmarts or Meijer you are lucky enough to have the towel in your cart, and can...
In order to crochet a straight edge, and keep your number of stitches constant, you will need to construct the turning chain in one of two ways. The first is the most common and creates the...
Add a little charm to your kitchen by crocheting hot pads that look like fruit slices. Here are the crochet pattern steps I use to for this project.
Easy to make poncho. This is a work in progress for a Grand-daughter's birthday. Hopefully I have made the directions simple enough for anyone to follow. I'll add more pictures as the project goes on.
I love satin pillowcases. They're so soft and much easier on your hair than any other fabric. These instructions will get you two standard size cases. My family is requesting these all the time....
Have you ever seen an exquisite bead embroidered necklace, brooch, or anything covered in beads and wondered how anyone could possibly make such a lovely item? Well, this article will give you the...
This is a simple article on how to increase the number of stitches with a k1f&b (Knit 1 front and back.) Though slightly confusing in the beginning, this is an easy stitch to master.
Making a fabric bag is easy and can be sold too. When I started making fabric bags about 3 years ago the instructions I found on the web were a little confusing. But with a little determination I...
This is for all those crocheters out there that are looking for a way to get rid of all the old rag tag wash clothes hanging around the kitchen. This is how to make your own easy to make...
This cardigan has a v shaped neck with a neat garter band and it goes with everything.
A plain average t-shirt can sometimes be picked up for as little as a $1.00. Add a half dollars worth of lace, and you've got a totally different look.
This is a simple case that can be made with scraps of fabric to hold your crochet hooks together.
There are many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. These how to instructions will teach you how recycling can be fashionable. Recycling, re-purposing, upcycling, and going green are the...
Here are instructions for a log cabin style plastic canvas house. Finished dimensions are 5" tall, 4.5" wide and 4" deep. Plastic canvas is a wonderful basis for a variety of...
Needlepoint is a form of self-expression. It's simple and easy. You only need a pattern or painted design, canvas, thread, frame, scissors, and needle to get started. However, it helps when you...
To ensure a productive needlepoint experience, it is absolutely critical to prepare the canvas for stitching. Not doing the groundwork results in shoddy stitching and a distorted piece once the...
Learn how to make the pearl stitch used in knitting in this free online instructional video on how to knit.
A stuffed toy monkey made from brown work socks delights children today like it has for decades. Make one for a special child - or for yourself to recall happy days as a kid with your own sock...
Are you tired of paying the high price for belly dancing costumes? Why not try making your own for 1/2 the price.
This article will teach how to clean and repair a stuffed animal. This is a brief overview of how to clean and fix up a child's loved toy. Please be sure to first check what type of fur your...
Stripes are a good way to add extra color or detail to any crochet project. You can vary them to be in sharp contrasting colors, or in subtle shades for a different effect. They can cross the...
To produce a button hole stitch on a fleece throw is a piece of cake, if you have the right tools! What is the "right tool" you might wonder? Well, the key is to get a large enough eye of a needle...
It's not difficult to learn how to embroider. With just a little practice you can embroider stitches on garments, pillowcases, throw pillows. Create your own one-of-a-kind designs or find free...
Whether making a cap or a doily or anything else in the round, there is a way to understand what you're doing so you don't have to slavishly follow a pattern. The pattern is a mathematical...
Need to update your home and give it a fresh new look but don't have a lot of money? Accent pillows can change the look of a room with very little cost. A beginning seamstress can easily make an...
A fishtail swag is a simple curtain topper that adds an accent to the room and leaves your window open. Even the novice seamstress can make this simple valance.
Knitting involves a series of knots created by two needles and is believed to have evolved in Europe from the craft of making fishing nets. Knitting can create both a feeling of accomplishment and...
So many shy away from knitting because they don't understand just how simple the first stitch of knitting is. The first stitch is called the slipknot. Read on to see just how easy knitting can be.
Through this article you will learn to crochet a bracelet with beaded wire. It's fun and the attention you will get from your newly created jewelry piece is great. They won't believe you...
I am the proud grandmother of a new grand daughter and there is another on the way. Having 6 children and 21 grand children already leaves me with limited funds, but never with limited love. I am...
There are literally thousands of stitches you can use in needlepoint, and new ones are constantly being developed. Here are four basic groups you should explore when planning your needlepoint project.
You wouldn't believe how easy it is to make bedroom curtains. You don't even have to sew a single stitch if you don't want to. All you need is some basic equipment and a vision to make your own...
Here is a great project if you have an over abundance of tee shirts, a need for reusable tote bags, and desire to help make the Earth a greener place to live.
Have ever seen something that's been crocheted and wished you could make it? Basic crocheting really isn't that hard. There are some harder crochet stitches but the basic crochet stitches you need...
Need a bean bag cube to spice up the room? It is easy and convenient to make. Use it as a comfortable foot rest, or simply as a comfortable chair. It is a great asset to a room where you just want...
Great gifts you can make at home to give as gifts, that is always my goal. Not only is it better because it shows more imagination that going into a crowded store and picking up the closest thing...
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