Needlework

Creating a bonnet for a play costume or a history lesson can be a fun way to bring the past back to life. This simple hair covering was worn to cover the hair and ears and provide...

Roman shades are a classic style that can complement many interior design styles. These simple, yet traditional styles are considered works of art in many homes. To make your own...

The satisfaction of creating your own clothes can be as great as the money you’ll save. If you are thinking of making a dress don’t be overwhelmed. You can make a simple dress...

If you do any sewing work, you know you need to have at least one pincushion to stick those pins and needles when they are not being used. Finding a pincushion at the store isn’t...

Setting up, or digitizing, a design is as important as the embroidery itself. It may even be a bit more important because if you haven't solidly conceptualized the design, it will...

Crocheting a Christmas candle cozy is easy with my free pattern! Here is a list of materials you will need.Materials:Small amounts worsted weight yarn in red and greenSize H crochet...

Crocheting a Christmas bell is easy with my free pattern!Materials:1/2 oz green worsted weight yarnSize H crochet hook1 red pony beadSize: 3 1/2" tallGauge: 2 rnds of dc=1"

Crocheting a pet rock is easy with my free pattern! Materials:Small amount gray worsted weight yarnSize H crochet hookSmall amount fiberfill stuffing2 small wiggle eyesSize: 2...

Slip covers bring life to an old piece of beloved furniture and protect a chair from the daily abuse of children and pets. Whatever your reason for a slip cover, follow these steps...

Crocheting this whimsical coaster is easy with my free pattern!Materials:Small amounts worsted weight yarn in blue, white and redSize H crochet hookGauge: 2 rounds of dc=1"Size:...

Your wallet may be the home of your money and the photos of those you hold dear, but it is often bland and boring. Spice up the wallet by individualizing the interior design or...

Unfortunately, not all of us have the resources to buy the Christmas gifts that we wish we could buy for our loved ones. However, Christmas gifts are not all about money spent!...

If you are looking for a way to wrap your child in love when he or she leaves for camp, or off to college, or leaving home for the first time, look no further. Spend an evening...

A guide to how to choose the best circular knitting needles for your knitting project!

Creating quilted coasters can be as easy or as difficult as you want. You can buy material either already quilted or with a quilted look. You can create a pieced top of your own...

Making a photo memory quilt is a wonderful way to honor a graduate, remember a loved one, or commemorate a special occasion.  Photo memory quilts are really quite simple to make...

Learning to knit is easy and fun to do! The key is to practice each stitch over and over until it seems easy, then proceed to the next stitch. The best thing about learning...

Making a t-shirt quilt is an easy, fun way to preserve memories. A t-shirt quilt simply consists of large 12" squares which are framed, or sashed, with a contrasting fabric....

Learning to sew may seem a bit pointless, given that you can purchase clothing almost as inexpensively as making it yourself. However, it is actually a very useful skill. If...

Leather is a tough, durable fabric that can lend an exotic air to your wardrobe. It is, however, very expensive to purchase. A more economical option is to buy "skins"...

Quilting is a time-honored craft which was created in its modern form by women in America during the eighteenth century.  At that time, quilts were made because it was a practical...

Learning to use a sewing machine may seem daunting, but the key is to break it down into small, easy steps. These instructions may vary a bit, depending upon your machine, so...

Passed down through the generations, needlepoint is the craft of working diagonal stitches with a needle to cover a canvas, creating a pattern. This needlecraft, used to adorn...

Wire crochet is used to make beautiful, delicate jewelry. It can be challenging to learn, so don't get frustrated too quickly. Here are a few tips to get started:

Crocheting is fun, and learning to do it is easy!  Pick up your hook and yarn, and you're ready to start. Hold the crochet hookYou will want to experiment with different ways...

Double pointed needles are specifically for knitting in the round. Some people think circular needles are for circular knitting but they are actually too large for this purpose...

Cross stitch is a fun, easy craft to learn.  It enables those of us without a single artistic bone in our bodies to create beautiful, intricate designs.  There are two kinds...

You've completed your first cross-stitch project.  All of those endless rows of little X's are finished.  You may think it's ready to frame and hang on the wall.  But look more...

Cross stitching sayings or motifs on clothing is a great way to personalize your look, or promote your message, whether you want people to know your grandkids are the greatest,...

Crochet is the craft of making fabric or lace using a crochet hook and yarn or thread.  It is not at all hard to learn.  To start out, you should get 4-ply yarn and a larger...

Cross stitch is a type of embroidery that employs usually only one stitch, the cross stitch, an 'X' stitched across the threads of the underlying fabric. It can be simple and primitive,...