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Carol Duvall (1926–2023), HGTV crafting show host 

by Linnea Crowther

Carol Duvall was the host of “The Carol Duvall Show,” a popular arts and crafts show that ran on HGTV and the DIY Network. 

Carol Duvall’s legacy 

Duvall began sharing arts and crafts in the early days of television, starting in 1951 when she presented crafting ideas on a children’s TV show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved on to hosting her own local show, “Here’s Carol Duvall,” before joining ABC’s “Home Show” when it debuted in 1988. 

“The Carol Duvall Show” debuted on HGTV in 1994, shortly after “Home Show” came to an end. The daily show featured tutorials for such crafts as origami, jewelry making, polymer clay, and more. After “The Carol Duvall Show” was cancelled by HGTV in 2005, it was picked up by the DIY Network, where it ran until 2009. Duvall also wrote crafting books, including “Wanna Make Something Out of It?” and “Paper Crafting with Carol Duvall.” 

Tributes to Carol Duvall 

Once again, the world got a little darker yesterday with the passing of one of my creative inspirations, Carol Duvall….

Posted by Cindi McGee Designs on Thursday, August 3, 2023

Sad sad day in the world of crafting. I think we all need to take a moment and craft something in Carols honor. All hail…

Posted by Lindsay Ostrom . creator of cuteness on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Carol Duvall passed away Monday at 99 years old. You may remember her on HGTV's The Carol Duvall Show. (Craft Queen!)…

Posted by Camille Petrocelli on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Sorry to hear you had to go, Carol Duvall. I’ll always remember you like this. You encouraged so many for so many years. Peace.

Posted by Meredith Arnold on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Full obituary: Hour Detroit 

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