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Index of Links to Crafts & Ideas
This thread is an A- Z for links to craft/homemade projects for gifts etc (that save money in the long run). Don't forget, if you see anything that needs a link to it or you spot any broken links, or have a thread you'd like to add, just pm me ;) ( Last Updated 20.2.14) 14 Projects in 2014 - In memory of Soulie A
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2024 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
OK own up who has more crafty stash than they can fit in their house? Are you like me and have piles of paper, wool, things to upcycle etc stashed all over your house? 2024 is new year ahead of us - another chance to stash bust and turn all our crafting supplies into pretty things <3 I have put myself on a self imposed…
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Halloween costumes & decorations 👻
I would love to see any homemade Halloween costumes and decorations. It could be something you're working on, or something from long ago. Yours in antici..........pation, MSE Laura F
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What has happened to Create & Craft TV?
I don't buy a lot from "Selly Telly" but I sometimes watch for tips and inspiration. I particularly like the sewing tips on House of Alistair but what has happened to Create and Craft TV? No live TV just repeats and not accepting orders. Anyone know what is going on?
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Fingerless Glove pattern ?
I would be grateful if someone could take a look at this pattern( You will need to scroll down). I have knitted up to the first finger and cast off. Started the middle finger up to the 6 sts remaining but have now come to a dead end. I have read it and read it and cannot make out what to do next and where those 6 remaining…
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Cross Stitch and Craft Café 2024 - pull up a chair and join us!
Hello everyone and welcome to the Cross Stitch and Craft Café
for 2024! All are welcome here – whether you stitch, knit, crochet,
felt, tatt or machine sew. We love to see your makes and share in your
successes, plus catch up on each other’s news. Pull up a chair, grab a drink and some snacks, and make
sure to share photos…
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Singer MOD 600 Wool knitting machine
Hi. Mum used to knit jumpers for us once upon a time. But, now she's gotten older and has arthritis. What can I do with this machine? I have put it up on ebay but there does not seem to be anyd emand for it!
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Pillow ticking?
May not be fine crafting but I thought this was the best place for people who knew about fabrics. Both my best feather pillows went to pot at the same time. And the local fabric shop changed hands. The ticking the new owners sell is to me soft and thin, not the stuff I've bought before. I looked online but your can't see…
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How Can I Glue An Audio Cassette Tape In A Photo Frame
I have an audio cassette I'd like to frame so I have been out and got a deep box frame that it fits nicely in to. Gluing the case to the cardboard is easy but I am not sure about the cassette tape itself. What is the best long lasting and secure way to stick the actual cassette tape to the cardboard so it wont fall off…
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Old Belgian Battenburg Lace patterns: advice sought on what to do with them
Good afternoon. I used to live in Belgium in the 80's. I learnt how to sew the Battenburg Ribbon Lace. This is where you use ribbon with a thread along one side. You pull on the thread and if forms loops, which you can sew onto a brown paper backing-pattern. Then sew it all together. Then infill with embroidery thread…
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A2 self healing mat recommendations please
Recommendations please for a decent self healing cutting mat to use to cut fabric with rotary cutter. The prices online vary wildly. Thanks
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Rescuing a jacket - contrasting collar?
In an effort to remove a stain from the collar or my favourite jacket, I've inadvertently wrecked the collar by completely wearing away a spot of fabric. My tailor has advised that the only way to save it is by finding the same fabric & colour, or by jazzing it up with a different coloured fabric that she can apply to the…
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Repurposing vintage embroidered linen.
I have quite a lot (masses!) of embroiderd vintage linens. Mostly tablecloths and tray cloths, some dressing table sets etc. which were made by my Mum, Granny and Mother in law. I really appreciate the work that went into them but don't use them and I am reluctant to put them to the fabric bank. I have "fussy cut" some of…
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Changing the Color of your spectacle frames
I want to change the color of my spectacle frames from Black the Bronze i think there are kits that you can buy where you can do the job yourself .I would not want to do it this way i would want it done by somebody who would do a professional job Anybody know anymore on the subject
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Who can help me write a book? Is there dedicated sites etc?
Hi all genuine post here. I have an idea that I want to write a book. I have the characters in my head. I just don’t know where to start. I realise there is virtually no chance of it ever being published but I still want to do it as a hobby. Is there any dedicated sites for this? Thanks all.
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Free Kids Crafting
I've just seen that John Lewis are offering free kids crafting events over the summer in all their shops (google John Lewis Events to find them).
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Advice please - fabric dyeing
Hello, I've got a white top which I never wear (white washes me out) so I want to dye it to a colour that's more "me". I've never dyed fabric before so would be grateful for advice on how to go about it. It seems quite simple to do, but what I'm not sure about is the composition of the top. The label says its 100% cotton…
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Sewing shirring question
Hi, I'm a new machine sewer. I tried to do some shirring yesterday on thin cotton three hole broderie anglaise. The elastic kept breaking, not sure why. I had it on standard machine tension, longest stitch and hand wound the elastic on the bobbin. I accidentally did an earlier bit of shirring on the shortest stitch and…
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Peg bag knitting pattern
Anyone have a simple pattern to share with me, please? Much appreciated!
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Book-binding glue
EDIT: Further comments no longer required as I have the answer from another forum. ********* I have some book-binding glue that I opened a few months ago and it's become too thick to spread. What can I use to thin it?
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Recommendations for online fabric
I'm starting to get into sewing and wondering if anyone had recommendations for good places to get fabric for sewing clothes?