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How to Crochet a Hat for Beginners
Learn how to crochet a beanie hat with these step-by-step directions. This is a perfect crochet pattern for beginners because it uses only two crochet stitches - the half double…
Spotlight: Lisa Solomon, Mixed Media Artist
Mixed media artist Lisa Solomon likes to give every creative form its chance. If a medium helps her tell a story, that's the one she uses. It might be textiles,…
Half Double Crochet
Learn how to do the half double crochet in this step-by-step tutorial. This is one of the basic stitches for crochet and is perfect for beginners, both simple and durable.…
How to Make a Magic Circle: Crochet Tutorial for Beginners
The magic circle is a technique to start crochet projects that begin with a center circle and work in the round, like granny squares, and when you crochet a hat…
Pineapple Quilt Pattern: Step-by-Step Tutorial
The Pineapple quilt block is a variation of the Log Cabin block, but with eight "logs" or strips around a center square instead of four. How to get eight strips…
Spotlight: Christina Cameli, Quilter and Teacher
Try to keep up with quilter and teacher Christina Cameli. We dare you. Christina designs both improvisational and structured quilts, creates free motion quilting designs, writes books on quilting, teaches…
Spotlight: Leah Nikolaou, Textile Designer
A number of serendipitous a-ha moments inspired textile designer Leah Nikolaou to combine several techniques, creating her embroidered pressed flower art. She plans meticulously, including deciding which seeds to plant…
DIY Trick or Treat Bag: Halloween Sewing Tutorial
There are SO many fun things to make for Halloween!!! Why not make a special Halloween bag that makes it clear whose treats are whose! The plastic pumpkins are cute…
Fusible Web: What It Is and How to Use It, No-Sew Applique
In this article, you'll learn everything you wanted to know about working with fusible web. It seems as though there are the people who freely and frequently use fusible web…
How to Make Fabric Covered Buttons: DIY Tutorial
Tired of boring (and expensive) buttons you find at your local shop? Learn how to make fabric covered buttons with this step-by-step tutorial. Did you know there are two different…
Spotlight: Suzanne Connors, Textile Artist
Exploring the versatility of Indigo dyeing, textile artist Suzanne Connors stitches, binds and clamps fabric, then dips it in natural Indigo to achieve an endless variety of textiles full of…
Spotlight: Charlotte Bell, Fiber Artist and Photographer
When fiber artist and photographer Charlotte Bell found a village of rug hookers in Mexico, she knew their folk art was something special. With a visit that began as a…
Spotlight: Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic
Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic, has an enthusiasm for creating that's hard to resist! He channels his love of color and making into building an inclusive creative community that shares…
Spotlight: Susan Braverman, Contemporary Quilt and Watercolor Artist
With passions for both watercolor painting and quilting, contemporary quilt and watercolor artist Susan Braverman is always working on something creative in her studio. The common thread that keeps Susan…
Spotlight: Bianca Springer; Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Bianca Springer has a vision: to create culturally relevant work that encourages others to make art a meaningful part of their own lives. She didn't see people who…
How to Finish Seams: Basic Technique Tutorials
Do you envy the nice finished look of clothes and other sewing projects you make, including the inside? Learn many methods on how to finish seams with this article. There…
How to Sew a Welt Seam: Simple Tutorial
The welt seam is similar to the mock flat felled seam but generally has just one row of topstitching. This is less bulky than the flat felled seam. It works…
How to Sew Flat Felled Seam Tutorial: Sewing Tutorial
You may know the flat felled seam by another name: the flat-fell seam or a felled seam. In this article, I'll show you two ways to make a flat felled…