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Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.

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
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…
2025 - No Craft Spending - We WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
Another year and yet again another vow not to spend anything on craft supplies until I have used up everything I have. In all honesty I could open a shop and craft everyday and I would never be able to use all my supplies in my lifetime!!! I was really good last year and hope to be just as good this year too. Who needs to…
2023 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
Another year - another chance to stash bust and turn all our crafting supplies into pretty things :) I have put myself on a self imposed craft spending ban during 2023. As a total ban has not worked well for me in the past I have decided to set a budget of £300 for the year for me to treat myself to new supplies. I am not…
Show me your homemade Christmas decorations
Do you make your own Christmas decorations? How about cards and wrapping paper? I'd love to see any pictures you've got from past years. Let's make this a hub of inspiration for anyone looking to DIY it this year. Warning: please be careful not to reveal any personal identifying information in your photos, such as your…
Cheap christmas crafts to sell.
Hi everyone ☺️ I'm looking for some ideas for some really cheap easy to make Christmasy things.... I basically support a charity and was wanting to make them a load of stuff to donate for them to sell ( for next Christmas ) bits I can make bit by bit all year. I do donate loads to them all year so don't want to spend a…
Tunisian crochet scarf
Finished my scarf - have put side pockets in that have been sewn closed a little at the bottom to stop phone falling out etc. First time I have done Tunisian crochet - pockets are because my hands always feel the cold no matter what gloves I have. Have put things in pockets to show where they are.
2022 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
So after my failure in previous years, 2022 is most definitely the year I am going to try really hard to bust my stash!!!! I have no choice as I have nowhere left to store craft goodies in my house. Its overflowing and annoying my poor suffering husband and son. So have put myself on a self imposed craft spending ban…
Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2023 - come join us!
Hi everybody, Welcome to the Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2023. Here we share our makes, life's ups and downs and generally chat and support each other whilst making beautiful items. We all love to cross stitch but also knit, crochet, sew etc. We love to see photos of Works in Progress (WIPs) and finished articles too.…
2021 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!
So after my failure in previous years, 2021 is most definitely the year I am going to try really hard to bust my stash!!!! I have no choice as I have nowhere left to store craft goodies in my house. Its overflowing and annoying my poor suffering husband. So have put myself on a self imposed craft spending ban during…
Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2021
Hello and welcome to the 2021 Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe, Our aim is to share our gorgeous and unique makes, whether they be stitched, knitted, crocheted, felted - whatever takes your fancy really. We'd love to have your company on our crafty journey throughout 2021. Please feel free to pull up a chair, grab a drink and…
Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2025 - come in, sit down and join us!
Hello everyone and welcome to our shiny new Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2025 thread! Please do join us in sharing your makes, your successes and your WIPs - we love to see what everyone is working on. My 2025 list to follow! Coxy xx
New here!
New to the forum, I'm very happy to have found this crafting board 😊. Still finding my way around the Forum, but will be joining in very soon. I love sewing,crochet and papercrafting.
Do you sell anything you make?
I love lots of different types of crafting, but there's only so many things I need to make for myself, and our family is very small, so no gifts to make for presents, so tend not to make things just for the fun of it. For example I use my sewing skills more for mending and adjusting clothes rather than buying material and…
crochet birds- free pattern
this was a give away kit with a magazine but the pattern was/is online for a robin & a bluetit. Bluetit is very cute https://downloads.practicalpublishing.co.uk/crochetnow/RSPB Birds.pdf
Free Sirdar patterns
A few nice ones here - IMHO! Including Christmas bunting & little Advent stockings. https://sirdar.com/en/free-patterns?per_page=107 Sirdar also have a Christmas book out (£15+ !) & individual patterns around £3 but might give you ideas but most certainly not free!!…
Sirdar Heritage Patterns
For a bit, okay, a lot of nostalgia, you can spend time trawling through Sirdar's contribution to the Platinum Jubilee as very many of their patterns from the last 90 years are now available to buy. Sadly not at their original 'd' prices!! I am still knitting mittens from one of them (60s) and I am sure I have more…
I bought a Cricut
Bought a Cricut Maker from Costco. It's mostly for hobby purposes and I have no intention to sell but it can be an expensive hobby. Does anyone know where I can get good cardstock for cheap?
creating with oddments!
Whilst googling for another thread (the learn to sew one ) I found this fascinating one- making a handbag, woven from fabric strips. Some great results and so easy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Qrh6dtSgc or google colouricious for some great ideas. Oops need to make something!…
Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2022
Hi everyone and welcome to the Cross Stitch Cafe 2022! Please come on in and share your makes and ta-dah moments with us. We love to see photos of your work. All crafts welcome - most of us also knit, crochet and sew, but our passion is cross stitch. Looking forward to sharing in the joy of your makes. My list for 2022 to…
DIY Room on a Budget
I want a small project to do at the weekends so I've decided rather than pick up another hobby which would cost a small fortune to start I'd try looking after my home. I love antique shops, charity shops etc and I'm quite handy with sewing and a paintbrush. So I'm gonna start on my Bedroom first. I'm not sure what the…

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