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May Morris - feminist, socialist, activist, businesswoman, embroideress, and daughter of William Morris - was a master designer, and needlework and embroidery artist, who was an important figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Gordon Pembridge Sculpted Woodwork

Get a peek into wood sculptor Gordon Pembridge's process of creating intricately carved pieces inspired by the landscape and wildlife of New Zealand and Kenya.

Hygge Life Decor

Revitalize in a cozy and comfy space to do what you enjoy - relaxing, thinking, knitting, reading, binge-watching TV. Find some gifts for you and yours to adopt a Hygge mindset.

Dog Sweaters

19 Free dog sweater patterns. Knit something special for your dog to keep them cozy and warm as the temperature drops.

Amish Made Dollhouses and Miniatures

Amish-made doll and dollhouse miniatures made of unfinished wood, cotton, and cotton flannel. These pieces are made to last through the generations and are scaled to easily accommodate 18" dolls.

Hygge Style for Kids

Want to lure your kids away from screen-time? Explore the Danish idea of Hygge, a cozy space to get crafty, relax, explore, read, make things, and let your imagination go.

Chiharu Shiota Installations

Chiharu Shiota is a Japanese artist who frequently uses string, yarn, and wool to create eerie, evocative art installations.

How to Make an 8 Bit Video Game Cross Stitch

Making a cross-stitch pattern based on an 8-bit video game is a perfect project to celebrate your favorite game characters.

How to Make a Journal

Learn how to make a journal for yourself or your kids. Watch easy-to-follow instructions meant for a beginner, using either a needle and thread or a sewing machine.

How to Finger Crochet a Rug From Scraps

Learn how to finger crochet a rag rug, and see a compilation of rugs made from upcycled materials.

Linocut Printing by Maarit Hanninen

Watch how a line drawing is transformed into a fine art linocut print.

Having fun with new and traditional crafts, art, design, DIY, and freebies.

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DISCOVER SASHIKO STITCHING Learn how to make traditional Japanese decorative stitches for quilting, mending, and upcycling.

35,000 FREE KNITTING & CROCHETING PATTERNS Use our easily searchable list to find free patterns by Rowan, Vogue, Lion Brand, Berroco, and more.

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