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

Katies poems
Hi I'm katie and I'm transgender I've been dressing about 2 years - I'm married so I can't dress as much as I'd like I write poetry to express myself a lot are inspired by oasis here's a few , I've got about 300 that I've written in the last two years here's a couple that I've done in the last few days I'm not sure where…
Pebbles to paint
Hello all, hope someone can help. I want to paint some pebbles for the garden. Never done this but I like what I see on internet and wanna give it a go. I understand acrylic paint is suitable for this. I did search a bit but couldn't find pebbles that would be useful and not so pricey. Does anyone do this and where do you…
Craft subscription boxes
Hi, I'm thinking of starting a craft box subscription business, where you receive a different craft to try through the post each month. I'm looking for feedback on what features you would like to see so I can make it a really great product. What frustrates you about existing craft box subscriptions? One possible option for…
Suppliers of good quality die cut felt shapes for brooch backing
Hi I'm looking for good quality (thicker) die cut circle shapes. I want to use them as brooch backing for fabric flowers. All the shapes I've found so far are quite flimsy (0.5 to 1.0mm) and wouldn't look very professional. Can anyone please recommend an online supplier? Many thanks in advance.
Scrapbooking for beginners - any tips would be welcome
Hi, I have decided I might give scrapbooking a go, as a way of relieving boredom due having to give up work (chronic illnesses). I am quite creative as I used to make cakes as a hobby, but I have no idea where to start with the scrapbooking stuff. I have lots of photos to be printed which I could use..so have ideas for…
knitting pattern for wedding dress
hi, I'm looking for wedding dress knitting patterns. my internet search so far has led to crotchet patterns and dead ends... help !
The Sewing Room (part 2)
The old thread was getting rather cumbersome so we have been asked to start a new thread. This thread continues on from the original thread here :) essexgal
Making my own dress
We've started saving money by making our own clothes and I want to make this Tilly and the Buttons dress from the Makery for my wife. I'm going to start it this Easter weekend and hoping it turns out good. Does anyone else make their own clothes?
Where can I buy fabric scraps from?
Does anyone know where to buy cheap fabric scraps from (small off cuts etc) as I am making sensory blankets for my work and struggling to find small scraps of different materials to sew on. Online the majority I have found are "designer" fabrics and too costly. Anyone have any ideas?
What can I do with wooden wine box
Hi all, my friend gave me a wooden wine box-the one with a sliding lid like a giant pencil case. It's for two bottles but I don't know what to do with it. I can paint it and use it as storage but there must be something else? I have Internet searched but the ideas only relate to wooden wine crates . Any ideas welcomed
handmade gifts for older boys help
i'm abit fed up of giving gifts that nobody really needs so i thought maybe its time to make them.I have mountains of fabric in my craftroom and im at the stage i want to use what i have next year. Yes i want to be frugal. I have 2 neices and 7 nephews. The younger ones are quite easy.The problem is the 10 year old. Im not…
Nappy/Diaper Cakes and Towel cakes
Hello, I thought i would make a nice new thread for people who make nappy/diaper cakes or towel cakes :)
Love Sewing Mag Rodney Reindeer - help with seam allowance
DH treated me to a subscription of this mag, I want to make Rodney Reindeer got some great christmas fabric, have cut him out about to start sewing but there are no seam allowance details. I have emailed the mag but no reply - I really want to start sewing but can't until I know, has anyone any idea on how much seam…
weird shape beads ideas please
i recently bought a string of beads: picture that coral/red typeof bead but thesize of your vertebrae!!I thought wee buns, this willmake into a nice chunky bracelet or necklace. problem is the beads are so chunky and heavy i'm not sure what type of fixings to use. think that's the right name for the wire, head pins etc.…
Cheap or discounted crafts for wedding
Hey guys, my sister has just got engaged and she's already planning the wedding ha! She wants the wedding to be quite chic and crafty but not run into the £1000's. Has anyone had a similar wedding and got any tips on how to reduce the cost?
Craft Channel News story
Hi all We've just published a story on the Craft Channel. If you've been affected too have a read and post on the dedicated discussion thread for the story. Craft Channel customers left reeling over missing orders – your rights
Paracord.
Hello. I'm interested in making some paracord dog collars. I'm not really crafty but I've seen some of these on YouTube and it looks fairly simple. Does anyone else do this and where is the best place to buy supplies from? Any other advise from anyone who does this would be welcome. I've been looking for something a bit…
DIY lights in jars/bottles
Hi i have searched but maybe haven't used the right keyword so forgive me if there's already a thread out there Has anyone any experience of making diy mason jar lights? there's so many ways of doing it - glowsticks, glow in the dark paint... my head's spinning trying to find the best way. Ideally no wires... Anyone ever…
Crafts for boys
I work in an after school club and it's easy to engage the girls and younger boys with crafts, however, the junior boys in year 3 and above won't give it a second look. Any ideas of things to do or sites to check out please? I have thought of paracord key rings but I need to get my head round the technique. Thanks in…
Any Crocheters?? Help please.
Hoping some experienced crocheted can help me out. My daughter has given me 14x50gms balls of Patons Moonglow wool. It's a chunky I would like to crochet a corner to corner blanket but haven't a clue what size blanket this stash is likely to yield, or how much contrast wool I would need to add to achieve something of a…

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