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Frugal Crafts

frugal crafts
Frugal crafts offers great frugal craft ideas for making homemade gifts

and home decor ideas with free patterns, tips and instructions.


The term craft was originally used to refer to professions under the guild system. People worked as apprentices under a master craftsman to refine their skills.

Types of Crafts

Crafts can be classified into 4 basic types.

Textile Crafts

Textile crafts are crafts made from fabric, yarn or other textile mediums.
Some examples of textile crafting include;
  • sewing
  • knitting
  • quilting
  • applique
  • weaving
  • cross-stiching
  • crochet
  • embrodery
  • lace making
  • needlepoint
    • Many of these crafts are also classified as decorative or fashion crafts as they can beclothing or decorative items.

    Paper Crafts

    Paper crafts are created with various types of paper.
    Some examples of paper crafting include;
  • card making
  • paper mache
  • calligraphy
  • scrapbooking
  • decoupage
  • origami
  • rubber stamping
    • Decorative Crafts

    Decorative crafts are made with wood, metal, clay, plant material and other mediums.
    Some examples of decorative crafting include;
  • furniture making
  • metal work
  • stenciling
  • stained glass
  • mosaics
  • gilding
  • basket weaving
  • pottery
  • carpentry
  • dried flowers
  • sculpture
    • Fashion Crafts

    Fashion crafts use a variety of mediums that are created to adorn a person's body.
    Some examples of fashion crafting include;
  • jewelry
  • hats
  • clothing
  • purses
  • shoes
  • accesories

    • Instructions and Free Patterns for Various Crafts

    Stained Glass
    Step by step directions, and tips and techniques as well as 100's of free patterns.

    Mosaics
    Make mosaic stepping stones for your walkway or garden. Choose one of the free patterns or learn how to make your own pattern.

    Homemade Gifts
    Make a personalized gifts for birthdays and holidays

    Crafters Love Crafts
    There are free craft projects for everyone. Find projects form clay pot crafts to wine cork crafts. You will find many different ideas to work with.

    Free Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
    Crochet baby blanket patterns - free antique and vintage afghan, baby blanket, carriage and coach cover, throw, and quilt patterns.

    Create a Sewing Business
    Learn to produce quality work and learn how to start your own business.

    A gift made by you, is a gift from the heart.



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