About Needlecrafts: National Craft Month

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Needlecrafts From Jennifer VanBenschoten, your About Needlecrafts Editor Did you know that March is National Craft Month? You can celebrate by starting a new project, have a crafty gathering at your house or local community center, or pick up and finish one of your unfinished craft objects. You might even want to learn a new craft - I've included some great tutorials and articles in this week's edition of the Needle Crafts newsletter to get you started, along with a selection of easy and fun St. Patrick's Day projects. Look for more great helpful hints and tips for learning a new craft in this month's newsletters, and check out all the great crafty information on the Best of About.com! How to Crochet This great list will take you step-by-step through basic crochet supplies, yarns, and how to make your very first crochet project. See More About:  beginner crochet  learning how to crochet  the crochet how-to directory What Do I Need to Learn How to Knit? If you are wondering what you might need to learn how to knit, take a look at this short but helpful article that tells you a little bit about the basic tools and supplies you need to get started knitting. See More About:  learning to knit  knitting tips  knitting tools Top 7 Skills for Beginning Quilters Making a quilt from scratch can seem intimidating to a beginner, but if you get comfortable with each of these seven basic skills, you'll find yourself making quilts in no time. What is Needlepoint? Needlepoint was one of the very first crafts that I learned from my mother when I was a child. Find out more about the history of needlepoint and how to get started in this fun needle craft! See More About:  introduction to needlepoint  beginner needlepoint  Needlecrafts Ads Craft Ideas Craft Stores Craft Shops Sewing Supplies Quilting Supplies Featured Articles Irish Shamrock Crochet Pattern Knitted Felted Irish Rose Celtic Knot Needlepoint Pattern Little Clover Crocheted Edging Knit a Trinity Stitch Headband Leprechaun's Hat Free Needlepoint Pattern   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Tips for Learning a New Craft 5 Tips for Learning a New Beading Stitch Sewing 101 - Learn How to Sew Learn Cross Stitch from Start to Finish Advertisement