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The Yarnspirations How-To hub is your one-stop shop for all you need to know about crochet, knitting, and crafting to pick up a new skill or level up the skills you already have. With a library full of videos, tutorials, pictorials, diagrams and tips & tricks, you're sure to find something to help you get creating.

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Tips and Tricks

Master the Perfect Quarter Inch Seam

“Stitch with a quarter inch seam.” Sounds simple doesn’t it? So, why are we often sobbing at the sewing machine while piecing our blocks? Beginners, if you’ve found yourself throwing your mis-shapen blocks across the room, this may fix your problems!

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Tips and Tricks

Selvage Surprises

Selvages are those colorful finished edges you find on woven fabrics—a curiosity to some, and a source of inspiration to others. As sewers, we often hate to waste any little bit of fabric, and saved selvages can become the beginning of some fun projects.

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Tips and Tricks

Organize with Embroidered Labels

We love letters that help us keep our stuff organized. For our sewing studio at Coats & Clark we asked expert Rebecca Brent to create embroidered labels.

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Tips and Tricks

Tips on Photography

We've gathered some tips for you to take better pictures of your projects, so the focus is on your hard work and everyone can see what you're doing.

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Pattern Tutorials

Yarny Flower Pots

Are you in need of some color, maybe some greenery too? Grab your glue, favorite colors of Super Saver and some mini terra …

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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet and Weave Granny Cowl Tutorial

This tutorial shows you how to make a Soft yarn crochet granny rectangle cowl woven with Boutique Unforgettable yarn that …

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Pattern Tutorials

M.I.Y. (Make It Yourself) Mopsy Bunny

Craft an adorable bunny to give your home a cute Easter vibe! Mopsy Bunny is happy and content spending time on any table, …

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Pattern Tutorials

Cro-Shayley Makes a Fish and Fisherman Hat

Any fishing lovers out there? My mom gave my son these adorable baby fisherman overalls and when I opened the gift all I c …

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Pattern Tutorials

DIY Thread Crochet Earrings

During the holidays we're always looking for ways to personalize our gifts and stay within budget. Crochet thread is relat …

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Pattern Tutorials

Summertime Tassel Sandals

Tassels are everywhere this summer! I've seen them on bags, shirts, key fobs and blankets. One idea has caught my eye more …

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Pattern Tutorials

It's Falling Crochet Leaves

Crochet some leaves and add handcrafted Fall colors throughout your home. We just added a free pattern for a Fall Leafy Ba …

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Pattern Tutorials

Cro-Shayley Makes a Tractor Hat

Have any little ones that love tractors? Are you in need of a crocheted tractor applique? Well look no further! A neighbor …

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