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Basic Bunny rabbit pattern
I am new to sewing (wantng to try a new hobby for 2018). Can anyone point me in the direction of a free bunny rabbit pattern, preferably one with a gusset in the head to make it more dimensional. I have very basic sewing skills (and I mean basic lol) but want to try something new without ploughing too many pennies into it…
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Cuffing for sweatshirts
Can anyone tell me the best place to buy it from please ? Thank you xx
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Stash Busting 2017 - I WILL use my mountains of craftstash before buying more!
Hi crafters, Using the concept from the 2016 thread (and goingback as far as 2014 I think...) - originally set up by 'Crafting Mad' - this is hopefully to keep us all on track - and to help us all plough through our crazy big stashes... Welcome to the new 2017 stash busters thread. You can find the 2016 thread here:-…
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Chinese metal die for stepper card
Being a thrifty person I can't bring myself to pay £25+ odd for the official side or centre stepper card dies. Anyone bought any from China that they can recommend. Googled many times but nothing came up. I know that these can be done by measuring but a die would make life so much easier when making lots of cards for a…
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Organic stuff
My 1st grandson has come into the world and have parents devoted to organic produce - nappies, clothes, food (they´ve also become vegan...) This is a whole new experience for me so am looking for help identifying organic wools, materials etc so that I can make him toys and clothes that he will be allowed to use!! :eek:
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Can a complete beginner make this? (sewing)
I own a sewing machine but never used it :o Needs must now as I can't find anything suitable to buy. Do you think it is possible for someone who has never used a machine to make this? http://www.sewmamasew.com/2014/08/drawstring-sleeping-bag-case/ I am going to use standard fabric and wont be bothering with the pocket at…
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First ever craft fair - advice please!
So I've signed up to do my first ever craft fair at the beginning of December, and I am excited and nervous in equal measure. I have product and personal liability insurance, and a good amount of stock available as I've been busy making things for months. I make small gifts such as silver plated jewellery, re-purposed…
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Cloughmills crochet knitting image hooks village
The County Antrim village has been painstakingly recreated in wool over the last seven months by 30 members of the Cloughmills Crochet Club. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42642727
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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…
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Suitable Wool Yarn to Knit a Blanket?
What are the things that need to be considered when buying yarn to knit a blanket for a bed? What would be suitable to do the job?
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Cross Stitch Cafe 2017 - do more of what makes you happy
Hi everyone, Welcome to a shiny new Cross Stitch Cafe thread for 2017. As the title suggests, this thread is all about doing what makes you happy. I love to stitch and I look forward to seeing all your makes this year. Please feel free to post photos of your works in progress (WIPs) and any unfinished projects (UFOs) you…
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Kids sewing machine
As above - for a 9 year old girl who loves any sort of crafting. Are they all electric? Am looking for a "proper" one but pretty basic.
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Patchwork Quilt
Hi I have recently started sewing, Husband was watching me trying to sew clothes for our DG teddies and dolls so when he was in Aldi he saw a Singer sewing machine an bought it for me i was not expecting him to buy me one, not even spoken about getting one was very kind of him to get me one. I have been watching a lot of…
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Does anyone do the book folding?
I've always been quite creative and I'm loving these words folded into the pages of books which I keep seeing everywhere. Words like family, hope, love which then make great mantle piece decorations. I found a few patterns for them on Etsy but I was wondering if anyone on here does this new craft and how they got into it?…
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Simplicity patterns - half price
Spotted them half price in a local shop- so thinking this must be a nationwide promo. No idea when it ends Here's one firm mail order selling them with 50% off. More places if you google https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/simplicity
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Card making - photo insert slots
Hi, I'm looking to make my own Christmas cards this year with a photo inserted to the front, using cut in corner slots. Does anyone know if there's any templates I can use to do this? I've searched online to no avail. Thanks
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Acetate boxes
Hi all, I bought some clear acetate boxes to make some gifts up. However, they are slightly too tall and I wondered if they could be made smaller from the bottom. They are 6inch cubes ( came flat packed) and they just fold up at the bottom. I wondered if I could re-crease the bottom half an inch to give me a shorter box.…
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Pens for writing on glass permanently
Can anyone recommend a pen that I could buy so I can draw / write on glass permanently - and it be preferably dishwasher proof? I want to draw levels on a wine glass so that I don't have to get the measuring jug - you can buy these glasses but at £20+ a time I'm hoping to be very mse about it!
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Hourly rate for handmade beaded jewellery?
I need to calculate the price for my handmade beaded jewellery, but don't know how much my hourly rate would be. Any suggestions please? Cheers.
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Clamp / holder wanted for artists' viewfinder grid
Clamp / holder wanted for artists' viewfinder grid I've recently started figure drawing again, and have a couple of grid viewfinders to help me frame my drawings. What I need now is something to clamp on to the side of my easel which will hold the grid/card in a fixed place while I draw. I was wondering if anyone could…
