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Polymer Clay Project Ideas
Working with polymer clay can be fun and rewarding. It comes in a variety of colors and is used in projects from sculpture to jewelry and accessories. Here are some…
How to Make a Mason Jar Pin Cushion: DIY Tutorial
One of my favorite notions is a Mason Jar Pin Cushion. The pin cushion holds my pins and needles and the jar holds some of my threads, buttons that need…
Spotlight: Elizabeth Chappell, Quilt Designer
Quilt designer Elizabeth Chappell didn't set out to be a quilter, but when quilting found her, she was all in! She wanted to make quilts, but she wanted more. So…
Wonky Star Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
The Wonky Star Quilt Pattern is a fun quilt block to make when you just want to have some fun cutting up your fabric and putting it back together again,…
How to Make a Wine Bag: Quick and Easy Sewing Project
It's so easy to make a wine bag to take a bottle of wine to your next event! All you need are two fat-quarters of fabric to make wine bottle…
Spotlight: Laura Fox-Wallis, Silk Artist
Silk artist Laura Fox-Wallis' work is all about flow: the flow of color, the flow of texture and the flow of creative elements. Laura translates her knowledge of the properties…
Lessons from Mom: Find Creativity In Every Day
So many of us can thank our mothers for introducing us to activities that seem second nature to us now. Whether it's sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet or embroidery, our moms…
How to Make a Wire Wrapped Loop
When you know how to make a wire wrapped loop, it opens many jewelry design doors for you. Perfect wire wrapped loops enhance both the beauty and strength of handmade…
Spotlight: Teresita Leal, Textile Artist
Trained as a scientist, textile artist Teresita Leal began to nurture her creative side when she became a parent. There wasn't a big art quilting community in Argentina at the…
Spotlight: Arielle Toelke, Artist and Designer
Growing up in a creative household with artist parents and a maker for a sister, there was little doubt that artist and designer Arielle Toelke would follow a creative path.…
How to Make a Simple Wire Loop for Jewelry
Simple wire loops are basic components of handmade jewelry. Knowing how to make them is a skill you will call on often. Wire loops create headpins, make places to connect…
How to Sew Tote Bags – Easy Free Sewing Tutorial
Tote bags are super easy to make with just a yard of fabric and some purchased web trim for the handles! This size is perfect for groceries - flat bottom…
How to Make a Simple Drawstring Bag – Free Tutorial
Make your own drawstring bags to store items, and use them as wrapping for a special gift bag or as a reusable bag while shopping. This unlined drawstring bag an…
Spotlight: Arounna Khounnoraj, Textile Artist
Coming from a hands-on family, textile artist Arounna Khounnoraj learned both the intrinsic and extrinsic values of making. As she branched out from her art education focused on sculpture to…
Spotlight: Deborah O’Hare, Contemporary Textile Artist
Once she found fabric painting as a means of artistic expression, contemporary textile artist Deborah O'Hare never looked back. Combining this surface design technique with her love of patchwork and…
How to Make a Zipper Pouch: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial
Zipper pouches are a quick and easy project, perfect for beginners. Organize your stuff - whether it is in your purse, bag, or backpack, your sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects,…
How to Make Flat Fabric Cording
Make your own flat fabric cording to coordinate with your sewing project, or replace a boring cording on your ready-to-wear clothing. This is a simple project that can make a…
How to Make a Sashiko Stitched Needle Book
Collect all of your needles in a beautiful handmade Sashiko stitched needle book. This is a perfect project for someone looking for a beginner Sashiko project, or a quick project…