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11 Fixes for Your Biggest Janome Sewing Machine Problems

Run into a sewing machine blockade? Check out troubleshooting tips for basic blunders to get on track quickly, so you can return to the fun part: sewing! View Content

The Top 10 Hand Embroidery Stitches Every Beginner Should Learn

By familiarizing yourself with a few basic stitches, you can build a foundation of skills in hand embroidery to complete any project! Check out the top 10 stitches you have... View Content

Stitch a Strippy Pumpkin Quilt Block for Fall

This adorable scrappy pumpkin block comes together in a snap, so it's perfect project for weekend warriors who are looking for a fun way to usher in fall. View Content

What to Do With an Old Sewing Machine

Have you upgraded to a better machine? We're here to help find your previous machine a new home. View Content

Every Kitchen Should Have a Quilted Bowl Cozy

Wrap this quick quilting project around a bowl and never burn your hands again! View Content

10 Things You Need to Know to Be a Better Manga Artist

Want to learn how to practice manga? Then you’re in the right place! Read on for 10 top tips to help you successfully start drawing manga... View Content

Here's a Guide to All the Knitting Abbreviations You Might See

Right now, "K5 yo, k2tog, ssk, knit to end" might seem like a foreign language — but have no fear! With this FREE one-page guide you'll have a handy reference... View Content

Bring Back the Art of Hand Quilting With This Ultimate Starter Guide

There is just something unbelievably wonderful about hand quilting. Here are some of the basics you’ll need to start hand quilting your own projects. View Content

10 Easy Pictures to Draw for Beginners

Looking for easy pictures to draw? These things to draw will help you build confidence in your drawing while creating recognizable artwork. View Content

You Can Make Your Own Coloring Book With This Easy Tutorial

Coloring books are fun for all ages. Learn how to make your own coloring book for a fun artistic skill-building project. View Content

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Sewing a Dress

Sewing a simple dress isn't hard when you take it one step at a time. Follow this guide and you will have a new dress in no time! View Content

Free Pattern: Feathered Arrows Quilt

Follow your arrow wherever it points — especially if it’s directing you to this dynamic design featuring contemporary chevrons. It’s straightforward, easy to cut and uses ample negative space to... View Content

Crocheting in Technicolor: Find a Perfect Pattern for Variegated Yarn

Using multicolored yarn doesn't have to be a challenge. Picking the right project to crochet with your variegated yarn can be easy with a little know-how. Check out these tips... View Content

An Embroidery Sampler Is Your Ticket to Better Stitching

Are you ready to get started on your own embroidered sampler? This is the perfect starting point. View Content

An Easy Method for Mixing Skin Tones with Acrylic Paint

This simple approach that uses primary colors requires a little practice, but with a little trial and error, you'll be creating skin tones like a pro! View Content

Welcome to Crochet: It's Time to Crush Your First Lesson

If you've been perusing crochet boards on Pinterest and had a jonesing to start the craft, you've come to the right place. We're going to crush your first crochet lesson.... View Content

Sew a Cute Headband in 7 Simple Steps

Bad hair day? We've been there. Tame your tresses with a DIY headband you can sew up in minutes. View Content

How to Sew a Reusable Drawstring Wine Bag in Minutes

Learn how to make a festive wine bag in just minutes with fabric scraps you likely have on hand. View Content

Here Are All the Milk Substitutes You Might Need for Baking

You know that horrifying feeling when you're halfway through a recipe that calls for milk and realize, uhh, there's no milk in the fridge? Yeah, we've all been there. So... View Content

Choose Your Favorite Way to Make a French Braid Quilt Block

We've found a special ruler to make French braid quilts even easier! Learn how to make a French braid quilt two different ways. View Content

How to Find Time to Knit — and Finish More Projects!

Not able to squeeze knitting into your schedule lately? Too many WIPs to count? Use these tips to find more time for knitting — now you can actually finish projects. View Content

Crochet As Many Hearts As You Can With This Free Pattern

Chocolate isn't the only way to show someone you care this Valentine's Day . Stitch up a bunch of crochet hearts — you can make 'em using scrap yarn —... View Content

4 Knit vs. Crochet Myths It's Time to Dispel Right Now

To the untrained eye, the difference between a knitted fabric and a crocheted one may not be super obvious. But to those in the know, knit and crochet are as... View Content

The 11 Tools Every Jewelry Maker Needs

Arno Images/Getty Images/Cultura RF If you want to make necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and more, you too will need a pair of flat nose pliers, plus a few other wire-wrapping... View Content