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Creating applique quilt blocks only requires one simple technique.

Easy, quick, and pretty leaves give springtime & Easter projects a lovely feminine touch. Try these on clothing or home décor.

Many have discovered that time doesn't permit labor-intensive handwork when there are many quck and easy techniques and products that produce similar results.

This week we will look at making the warmth and flavor of an old-fashioned Christmas.

If you prefer small portable crocheting objects that don't require much yarn or time, you'll probably love crocheting appliques or motifs. Here's how.

Add applique to your sewing and crafts to bring additional decoration, or apply to garments and accessories to customize or give a unique touch to your work.

There is a new resurgence of the craft of applique in fabric arts.

Bias tape is perfect for quilt, tote bag, eyeglass case finishes,as well as appliquéd Celtic designs and stained glass fabric art.

Alex Anderson, one of the best known names and faces in modern quilting, has teamed up with Liz Aneloski to create a Super Simple Quilts series of books.

There is something so cozy and nostalgic about a country kitchen. In this project you can add just the right touch to your country kitchen windows.

Provo Craft has exceeded all expectations in papercrafting with the Cricut machine.

Floral appliqués can be added almost anywhere on clothing, pillows, backpacks, purses or any other personal items. Try these three free patterns to get started.

These sewing and quilt books feature garden quilts, place mats, and other projects with garden-related motifs.

Every year dozens of Spring and Easter garden flags begin appearing in stores around this time of year.

These quilting books have pieced and appliqued projects to suit every taste.

Someone with a few sewing skills and some creativity can help the environment by recycling clothes while also creating a whole new wardrobe of unique garments.

At powwows, women are the overlooked beauties of the dance arena. Dresses that women wear are unique to that dancer or tribe. One progressive style is the Southern Cloth.

Sewing is often the fastest, cheapest & best solution to holding fabric together, but sometimes fusible web or glue trumps sewing. Know what works to save time & energy.

Need some glitz and drama for the walls this Christmas? Try out the removable wall decals in holiday designs!

Although Valentine's Day is the most obvious time to stitch up one of these heart blocks, you can make one or more for any occasion just to say "I love you".

Making art quilts can require techniques foreign to traditional quilt methods. Competent technique is crucial to both art and traditional quilts. So is having fun.

The winter holidays is the perfect time of year to curl up with a newly made quilt, but for something that will only be enjoyed a few weeks, you want it be easy-to-make.

Embellish your next quilt project. Decorative threads, beads, buttons, and other decorative materials are great choices.for quilts.

This cuddly crib-size quilt makes a great baby gift or warm lap quilt. It's a perfect quilting project for beginners, or anyone who wants a cute, quick quilt.

Instructions for making an Easter egg with paper decoupage. An easy Easter craft for kids, schools and adults. Includes a variation Easter craft for very young children.

Choosing the right pattern isn't easy. Here are some reviews that can help.

Victorian girls were encouraged to excel in all arts and handicrafts. Embroidery, needlework and sewing would help them to become cultured young ladies.

Yo-Yos, or Suffolk Puffs, are gathered circles of fabric which have a variety of uses. Use them in quilting projects or for decoration. We have instructions and ideas.

Machine embroidery is a wonderful way to embellish and personalize t-shirts but the thin stretchy fabric requires extra care to achieve professional-looking results.

Those quilters on your holiday gift list would love to receive quilting books.

So many quilters have asked me this; so I'm putting my neck on the block to give my opinion: Yes! Hand piecing is still very much in practice, and is actually in vogue.

Along with the usual flowers, give your mom a sewing or quilting book.

Going shopping means you're hit with a lot of inspiration all at once... and not only for the project you've gone out for. Bring a notepad to jot down what you see!

The deals are everywhere these days. But at stores like Nordstrom, you can pick up some exceptional finds that will carry you through to next winter.

Celtic Quilts combine applique, whole cloth, and culturally significant symbols into a quilt that even a beginner can make with ease.

A collection of free knitting patterns for quick and easy handknit Christmas gift ideas.

Yo-yos, also known as Suffolk puffs, are not just for making quilts. Fabric yo-yos can be used to add vintage charm to clothing, accessories and home decor.

Log Cabin and Honeycomb are two of the many quilting patterns that tell the stories of the people who made them, and the settlement of Canada.

This quilting how-to book by notable quilting instructor Eleanor Burns provides thorough instructions for making vintage quilt blocks and a peek at life during the 1930s.

Expressing your love through actions is a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Help your loved one know what to ask for with unique love coupons for Valentine's Day.

Or do you just need a themed quilt in a hurry? I've got ten ways to speed them up so you can enjoy them for the holidays, or give them to loved ones.

Here is a great new crafter's resource book that sets itself apart from the rest.

Some 350,000 hand-sewn stitches were used in making the wool bunting flag that would fly over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.

As the festive season approaches, women are looking for the best manicure to get into the spirit of the party season. Now they can "Minx" it in about 30 minutes

How to stiffen fabric to look and feel like paper. Wrinkles just iron flat. You can't do that with paper. An inexpensive alternative to paper & a way to use your stash.

Hate turning up in the same new outfit someone else is wearing? Easy, inexpensive creative touches will change that item into your own unique designer original.

Glasswear created by Alvar Aalto, clothes designed by Raija Medler and Titvi Ikaheimo, Marimekko handbags and other world-famous Finnish products star in Helsinki shops.

Few contemporary artists have captured the attention of the media and public like Tracey Emin, famous for her confessional artwork and outrageous persona.

Students with different learning styles have some great choices for human anatomy study.

Here are a few items that have been test driven and highly recommended by more than 2,000 quilters and quilt artists.