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Patchwork memory quilt
I am looking for someone to make a patchwork memory quilt out of some clothes, I have looked online and found a couple of companies that can do it bit I do wonder if they are charging the price because they know it's a special thing rather than the actual cost to make it. So my question is if I didn't go with one of these…
16 projects in 16 in memory of Soulie
I started a 14 in 14 thread in memory of Soulie who was a dearly loved member of the MSE crafting community. It was very popular so I repeated it in 2015 and now by request here is the 2016 version. There aren't really any rules other than the general MSE ones such as "be nice" The guidelines are: * any and all crafts are…
knitting query
I'm knitting squares for a charity and using the odd balls of wool I've got lying around the house. The stitch I'm using is the double knit stitch - i.e. Knit 1 slip 1 purl wise for row 1 and the row 2 is knit 1 purl 1. I'm unsure though which row I should change colours on ...anyone help?
Cross Stitch Cafe 2016 - Spend Less and Stitch More
Welcome to the Cross Stitch Cafe 2016 thread, pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and settle in for a stash busting year. This year its all about money saving, so lets use up our stash and complete those UFO's before buying anything else. For the previous thread click here. For all info regarding copyright/chart requests click…
Vinyl for cricut etc
Can anyone give me some recommendations of good value vinyl? (cheap only good if it's decent quality!) I'm getting a cricut machine for Christmas and want to get a few materials on hand to play around with before the DP goes back to work and I lose the child free time!
Help needed with a crochet pattern
My mum is stuck on the following section (neck shaping). She can't work it out and also said she has no idea what the section of the pattern achieves so doesn't know what it should look like. Pattern: If you google 'bernat sweet baby hoodie' it's the first result for yarnspirations.com Section: see attached pic
Scissors help please?
Hi, I've decided to make a pompom rug and bought some pompom makers off ebay that are brilliant, it only takes a few minutes to wind the wool on, what I'm struggling with is cutting the wool, I even bought new sharp scissors but they can hardly get through the wool, the only scissors that seem to work are a pair of…
Paper cuter question!
Hi, I'm going to try and make some little lumieres for led tea lights as part of a Weding declaration. Basically it's a small hand folded paper bag with some cut outs to let the light shine through. I was going to buy a heart shaped a per cutter but two things worry me. 1. I will only be able to,punch around the top edge…
Hand made paper
So I bought myself a cricut explore air and am going to have a go at making a paper bouquet. Where do you all buy your supplies from please.
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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