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Note April 2023: We are in the process of moving lessons over to our new site: SpruceAndFjell.com. There are still many good patterns and lessons on this site. Visit both site to stay current!


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spring tulips acrylic painting class for beginnersSpring Tulips Free Video

Bring spring into your home with a beautiful, textured semi-abstract tulip painting. Bright and beautiful, people have always called this my "Happy Painting". Glendale, Arizona classes in June.

Video: Happy Day Spring Tulips


SEWING LESSONS

free quilt lessonsOur own free sewing patterns, tips and tutorials. We work hard to bring you original, easy to follow designs. Learn new skills or improve old skills. Whether you are just entering the wonderful world of sewing, or have many years under your belt, we are sure you will find inspiration here. Check out the featured areas below. All text and images © Christina Sherrod of CraftAndFabricLinks unless otherwise noted.

Free Sewing Book
Learn how to sew with our fabulous free sewing book for beginners.

Lessons: Start Your Sewing Journey
This is the place to start. From sewing book, to easy patterns, to more advanced plus special techniques.

Quilt Lessons: SpruceAndFjell.com
Now on our new site. Learn how to quilt.

Embroidery Stitches Glossary: SpruceAndFjell.com
Now on our new site. Learn how to embroider. Fully illustrated glossary of embroidery stitches plus lesson on machine free motion embroidery.

Tips & Tricks
More special techniques.

Choose Sewing Machine: SpruceAndFjell.com
Choosing the right machine for you is the first step in a successful life of sewing fun. Learn what to consider when choosing a machine.

Fire Retardant Fabric
Standards have changed over the years. What is fire retardant fabric? Are there alternatives? What is safest for your child?

Start A Sewing Group
Being a member of a sewing group is a fun way to learn new skills - and make new friends with similar interests. Read our article for tips on starting and running a group.

CRAFT LESSONS

free craft projects and lessons Learn from our free projects on beading, hand made bath products, mosaic work, watercolor stamping, wood projects, home decor and much more.

Craft Projects & Lessons: our own free lessons and projects

ART - PAINTING

free acrylic painting lessons Learn to paint! I offer free acrylic painting lessons (some with patterns) on this site, and on my youtube channel. Create holiday and home decor paintings! Easy-to-follow instructions.

Painting Lessons

Youtube: Painting Videos

HOME IMPROVEMENT

free home improvement tutorials Need to paint over black paint? Lay a new floor? Refinish your front door? We have a growing number of projects for you! All designed by the us, and available on our new site.

Home Improvement Projects: SpruceAndFjell.com


GROW YOUR ARTS & CRAFTS BUSINESS

free business book accountingSewing and crafting is more than just a hobby for me. I turned it into a business. You can too!

There are so many avenues to take when monetizing your art. Teaching, selling products, affiliate sales. I will share my thoughts with you and help you on your own journey.

Whether you bring in just enough to pay for your hobby, or earn your living through your craft, my hope is that you will find my information useful.

 Start & Grow Your Business


Learn To Paint!

free video tutorials


free painting video tutorials Youtube Channel

Visit my youtube channel. Free videos with step by step instructions.

Paint beautiful paintings for your home.


Mix & Match Your Skills

learning center Learn to paint. Learn various crafts. Or learn to sew. Then start your own business if that is where your heart wants to go.

Browse my free tutorials and have some fun!

Product Reviews

craft and sewing product reviews We review products that we find interesting and useful. We do not receive compensation from the suppliers, other than the product under review (if asked to perform a review - we also review products we have purchased for our projects).

If you have a product you would like us to review, please contact us. We can feature the product in an article or in a youtube video.

Product Reviews



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FREE CRAFT PATTERNS
Accessories
Bath / Body
Cards/Boxes/Paper
Children's Crafts
Embroidery / Bling
Glass / Mosaic
Graphics
Holiday Crafts
Home / Yard
Medical Needs
Painting
Paper Crafts
Wood Crafts

FREE SEWING PATTERNS
Accessories & Bags
Alteration & Sewing Tips
Animals
Applique
Baby
Clothing
Embroidery & Embellishment
Holiday
Home Decor
Kitchen
Medical
Pets
Pillows & Pillowcases
Quilts & Blankets

FREE LESSONS
Sewing Book

Sewing Lessons & Tips
Quilt Lessons
Stitch Glossary
Start Your Business

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