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Tips and Tricks

Hand Sewing Tips

Much as some people like to sew everything on the sewing machine, there are times when sewing by hand may be a better option. A project with hand sewing is also portable—you can take it with you when you travel or to local events with “waiting time” like at a...

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10 Ways to Add Room to Grow in Kid's Clothes

It’s fun to make kid’s clothes, but just a little discouraging to have them outgrow things before their time. So plan ahead and build room to grow in the garment to deal with those unexpected spurts so your handcrafted clothes will still be usable

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Pattern Tutorials

Good Tidings! 3 Gift Wraps with Yarn

Everyone knows that you can use pompoms instead of ribbon bows on gifts¦I love using pompoms throughout the year. But this …

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Pattern Tutorials

Cro-Shayley Makes a Newborn Tennis "Set"

Do you know any tennis players who are expecting? Want to surprise them with a tennis ""set""? Well keep reading for some …

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Cro-Shayley Makes the Cutie Bird Hat

A friend of mine is having a little girl in March and her nursery theme is owls. I found Red Heart's Cutie Blue Bird Hat pattern and thought what a perfect gift..

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Kiddo's Cowl and Ear Warmers

Cool weather is approaching and it's time to start making those fun accessories to stay warm. My sweet friend Ruby was in …

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Turtle Power Mask

Any little ""Turtle Power"" fans out there? Oh man, do I have the perfect pattern for you! My nephews love the super turtl …

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Cozy Knits for Chickens

Why do chickens cross the road? To get a sweater, of course! One of my friends, Kristie Mach, has a friend who lives in Canada named Libby who keeps pet Silkie chickens.

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Christmas Ruffle Tree

By Jennifer E. Ryan of Celtic Knot Crochet I love the Red Heart Boutique Sashay yarns " they come in wonderful colors with a variety of sequined and metallic versions.

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Tiger Friend

While searching for a stuffed animal pattern to make for a baby shower gift, I came across Red Heart's Birthday Bear for a Prince free pattern.

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August Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the August Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the Southwestern Rainbow Throw made in Super S …

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How to Learn the SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit) Knit Technique: Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the seven entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we will teach you a new crochet or knit stitch.