Dare to Make It! Crochet-Along: Week 2
12 commentsThis week I'll take you through making the two sweater fronts and I'll illuminate the sometimes tricky concept of reverse shaping.
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How to Make a Yo-Yo Handbag
12 commentsIf you love the look of fabric yo-yos, but don't have the patience to make a whole quilt, try this cute bag instead!
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How to Make a Custom Photo Album
3 commentsHoliday gift countdown: 10 weeks. Use recycled T-shirt fabric to make an embellished cover for a photo album gift, and use this extra time to fill it with special photos, captions, and more!
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How to Make a Pretty Beaded Fringe
For a fancy scarf edge, make the grid-design fringe of beads, found in Katrina Walker's article from CraftStylish Gifts to Make, Vol 2.
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Announcing the Dare to Make It! Baby Hoodie Crochet-Along
19 commentsJoin me in a five-week crochet-along where I'll take you through all of the steps to making your own baby hoodie. You'll be finished with plenty of time to spare and one holiday gift checked off your list.
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How to Make an Embellished Blanket with Recycled Sweaters
5 commentsHoliday gift countdown: 11 weeks. Make this personalized wool blanket from pieces of felted sweaters, covered with embroidery, appliqué, and whatever else you want to do!
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How to Make a Stuffed Buche de Noel (Part 2)
3 commentsLast week we made the Buche; this week we make it Noel with fun felt mushrooms and holly berries!
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How to Felt a Bobbled Scarflet
5 commentsHere's a quick, easy, and eye-catching gift: a texturized scarflet made from an old wool sweater.
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How to Recycle Yarn from a Thrift-Store Sweater
13 commentsHoliday gift countdown: 12 weeks. That should give you plenty of time to unravel an old sweater and use the new yarn to knit a holiday gift sweater!
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How to Make a Patchwork Duvet Cover
8 commentsAs the nights grow cooler, it’s time to turn off the air conditioner, open the windows, and snuggle under a cozy comforter. Give yours a new look with this easy-to-sew cover.
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Dare to Make It! Holiday
We dare you to make your own gifts and decorations this holiday season!
Find inspiration and exciting how-to projects to get you through the holiday season in DIY style.
Share your creative holiday decorations made with recycled materials in our Dare to Make it Holiday Challenge. You could win over $200 in prizes.


