Crafts
Crafts at HowStuffWorks has hundreds of fun ideas to keep your family entertained. Find free kids' crafts by theme, material and season.
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Our rustic Honey Pot quilt block will draw compliments, just like honey draws bees. Choose your fabrics, and then go to this article to download the pattern and view online illustrations and instructions.
Give your favorite new parents a special delivery with this Birth Bear baby quilt pattern. Learn how to make the quilt and download the charming quilt pattern in this article.
The Traditional Fan is an elegant quilt block that lets you show off your eye for color and pattern. Download a great quilt block and instructions on how to make it in this article.
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Make this romantic Double Heart quilt block for a Valentine's Day project or to add a loving touch to anyQuilting project. Go to this article to download the pattern and view the online instructions.
This fun Teapot quilt block will add a touch of domestic bliss to yourQuilting project. Download the pattern and view photos, illustrations, and easy step-by-step instructions in this article.
The Friendship Star quilt block is a simple yet lovely design that allows for great variation with fabrics. Find everything you need to make the block on this page, including a free quilt block download.
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Just like a good friendship, the Friendship quilt pattern will last a long time -- both in looks and quality. Download the free quilt pattern and find helpful instructions in this article.
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The Diamond Star quilt pattern is sure to be a shining star among yourQuilting projects. Find a free quilt pattern download, helpful instructions, and colorful illustrations in this article.
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The Eight-Pointed Star quilt block offers a traditional -- and stunning -- option for your latestQuilting project. Download the free quilt block in this article, where you'll also find helpful instructions.
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Make the Doubly Lovely quilt pattern to add some drama to any decor. You'll find everything you need to get started on this page, including a free quilt pattern download.
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The intricate bars on the True Lover's Knot quilt block is a great example of the love that binds people together. Learn how to make the quilt block on this page.
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Wow your favorite couple with a wedding gift made from the Wedding Knot wall quilt pattern. You'll find everything you need to get started on this page, including a free quilt pattern download.
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Take a star and give it a twist: The result will be the unique Twisted Star quilt block. Download the free quilt block and find helpful instructions in this article.
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The Hearts, Bars & Shooting Stars quilt design pays homage toQuilting traditions by using themes that have been around as long asQuilting itself. Check out the charming quilt design on this page.
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Warm the hearts of your guests by displaying a pillow made with help from the Quilted Hearts on Your Pillow pattern. You will find instructions and a free quilt pattern in this article.
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Looking for a unique way to include the ever-popular heart shape on your quilt? Then the charming Emily's Heart quilt block is a good choice for you. Download the free quilt block here.
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Get to the heart of the matter with Emily's Heart quilted table runner pattern. The finished piece measures about 37 X 9 inches -- perfect for most tables. Download the free quilt pattern here.
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What could be more charming for your garden quilt design than this adorable Birdhouse Treasure quilt block? Best of all, it's both fun and easy to make. Download the free quilt block here.
Find a pretty perch in your home for this Bird House quilted wall hanging -- you'll be glad you did! This article provides a free quilt pattern as well as helpful instructions.
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Pretty maids all in a row are an excellent centerpiece for this tea cozy. Download the Pretty Maids quilted tea cozy pattern and find helpfulQuilting instructions in this article.
Flowers are always a great choice for quilts, and this Trumpeting Tulip quilt block is no exception! Find the free quilt block download on this page along with helpful instructions.
The Gossamer Wings quilt block is a perfect choice for your garden-themed quilt -- or any quilt design for that matter! Find the free quilt block download and more in this article.
Don't let this adorable quilt block pass you by! The Fluttering by Butterfly quilt block is fun to make and will look great with any decor. Find out how to make it on this page.
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You'll go buggy for this cute Fly Away Ladybug! quilt block. Both simple and fun to make, the block is perfect for any garden-theme quilt. Download the free quilt block on this page.
Love the outside? Bring spring flowers indoors with the daisy chain quilt pattern. In this article, we'll show you how to make this quilt patern with simple step-by-step instructions and a downloadable pattern.