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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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Needle felting
Anyone do this? It doesn't look too difficult.
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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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Stash Busting 2018 - I WILL use my mountains of craft stash before buying more!
Hi crafters, Using the concept from the 2017 thread (and going back 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 workour way through our crazy big stashes... Welcome to the new 2018 stash busters thread. You can find the 2016 thread here:-…
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Cross Stitch Cafe 2018
Welcome old and new members to the 2018 thread, last year we lacked time and motivation to stitch as much as possible, lets hope we get more time this year. I'm still working on my Bauble Wreath and crocheting a bag aswell. What is everyone else currently working on?
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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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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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Memory Bears
My cousin has recently lost her husband and really wanting some memory bears making from his clothes for the children/grandchildren. I would love to help over the Christmas break. Has anyone made any ... any advice/tips ??
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Postal packaging
Does anyone have any recommendations for eco-friendly postal packaging? I'm making paper-based products no bigger than A4 size, but most places want you to buy 100s at a time, which I don't really need at the mo.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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sizzix question
I want to get a die that needs to use the longer cutting plates, however they are expensive. I was wondering if I brought another standard size set and joined two standard ones together edge to edge, would that work? Has anyone tried it? Do you think they would need to be held with tape or would they go through the machine…
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embroidery hoops
Hi All Where is the cheapest place to get embroidery hoops? I will be using them as frames only so they don't need to be the best quality just cheap :o Thanks
