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Paper Trimmer Recommendations
Hi I've had a paper trimmer from Ryman's which is several years old now. The mat is very scratched along the cutting line, and I can't find any replacement mats so I think it's time for a new trimmer. I would be particularly interested in a trimmer that will let me cut a square out of the middle of card or paper. I've seen…
Alternatives to Fibre Craft 15&13 inch dolls to dress
Not for me but a disabled lady in our village. Apparently her hobby is crocheting outfits for these dolls to sell for charity. However the Fibre Craft dolls have now been discontinued. She used the 15 inch one and the 13 inch music box one. They were from USA but I've emailed the firm and no joy. I have two on order on…
Good quality candle wick suppliers
Hello everyone, I'm looking for a recommendation on buying good quality candle wicks for making my own candles. The only ones I can buy near to me are poor quality platted ones. I was looking for wax wicks, preferably with those little metal discs at the end to weight them down so they stay where I put them. I've seen…
Crochet pattern help
Please can some translate this for me..... It is from partway through he pattern in inside crochet for the Moomin/Snorkmaiden pattern. It is at the point of joining the nose to the body but I cannot get what it is asking me to do no matter how many times I read it!!! Line up last round of nose with body (this bit I get)…
MSE Blog: How I popped my upcycling cherry and saved £65+
"Have you ever considered upcycling to save cash but never taken the plunge? Well, that was me until now..." Read MSE Andrea's full blog: How I popped my upcycling cherry and saved £65+ Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…
Any suggestions for a sewing machine for an 8yo?
My dd would like a sewing machine for her bday, when she will turn 8. Should we get her a travel one? A simple 'grown up' one? One specifically for children? She wants one because I use mine a lot, and because she has seen the ads for the SewIt (?) one on telly, which doesn't need thread. But reviews are not good. Plus, it…
help please
hi all I have been Looming enjoying doing it couple of hats I have also got crocheting things have made squares to sew together make blanket can someone tell me please does it have be wool to do a tapestry? I have embroidery silks I have material that I've drawn on will be doing embroidery soon the silks I have seen on…
cupcake boxes / sock cupcakes
This year I am going to attempt sock cupcakes. Can someone recommend where to buy single cupcake boxes at a reasonable price. If anyone is looking for boxes to hold 4. I saw some in home bargains for 89p for 3. Unfortunately they did not sell single ones :( I am only looking for about 4-6 so don't want anywhere that…
House warming gift help - layered jar
I'm hoping the craft brigade can help. Somewhere in the past I have seen (Internet or in a book??) an idea for a house warming gift. It's based in a layered jar but is NOT edible - I stress this because that's all the I seem to get when I google. I can't remember the ful details but each layer that you put in has a meaning…
new to knitting
I'm in the process of teaching myself to knit as a way to de-stress and also it's stopping me snacking in the evenings. Can anyone point me in the direction of some super easy Christmas decorations? I'm not fancying making clothes. I've made some triangles for bunting and just need to work out how to join them all together…
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