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Machine Knitting
I am new to machine knitting having just become the proud owner of a Brother chunky machine and wondered if there was any forum relating to this. It would be great to be able to chat to other like minded people and to see what everyone is are making.
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How to get drawings printed onto fabric
Hi all, Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but ill give it a go. My brother is great at drawing anime, and i was hoping for christmas to get one of his drawings printed onto a tshirt for him. I know its possible to iron on things like this (I think) but is there any other way? I would have to try and…
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Knitted strap for baby bonnet
I have just knitted a baby bonnet and want to put a knitted strap in garter stitch with buttonholes to attach to the buttons either side of hat. As I don't have a baby head available I am lost as to the length it should be. The bonnet round face is 12 inches.
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Die cutting machine suggestions pls
Hi, I am getting into making my own cards and would like to purchase a basic die cutting machine but there are so many out there I am confused. I want one you can plug into the mains, but don't need it to connect to my computer or anything like that. Can anyone recommend me something basic and good value for a start up…
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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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Blank scrabble tiles
Evening, I have an idea for the children in the before and after school club I work in. I already have a large 3ft x 3ft canvas and I want the children to use scrabble tiles to make their names. However there are 60+ children. Where can I get the tiles in bulk for a decent price? OR Where can I buy blank tiles in bulk so…
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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?
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Is this shop closing?
I was on a no-buy for crafts for quite some time. Since end of summer went to look at my favorite online shop, not the big variety of items they had. Anyone know what is happening with TheGlitterPot.co.uk ?
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Outdoor Vine Ball
Hi I am wanting to make one of the vine balls for outside, will put lights on it. I am very creative but no idea with flowers etc. I don't have access to a grape vine so what else could I use. Would the vine need to be fresh to be flexible. I am hinting of fastening 2 hanging baskets together to get the rounded shape then…
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What do you do with keep sakes and cards
Myself and my husband have boxes of "keepsakes" in the loft and now we have a 1yo the keepsakes are just increasing. We had her christening recently and I have 30 cards that I don't want to throw out! I want to order and clear out some stuff. We have tickets, brochures, cards (lots of cards!) I was hoping to have some…
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bag toppers
Hi lovely ladies and gents i have just started making some sweety bags for my daughters halloween party and am looking to make toppers to go on them (the folded pieces of card that i can staple on the top) i want to make these on the computer and just print them but can't work out how. Can only of you crafters help? thanks
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Aldi Thursday 15 Sept
Aldi will have a variety of craft items from Thursday. Many are for sewing - cutting mats, sewing machines, fat quarters, rotary cutters etc but also items of interest to paper crafters.…
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Turning a jumper into a cardigan
I`ve got a lovely jumper in my wardrobe that has never been worn and now I`ve lost a load of weight I fancy turning it into a cardy . I thought of using a thin strip of iron on interfacing down the middle so it keeps its shape while I cut the centre and attach hemming tape so it won`t go all wonky . Has anyone done this…
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card-making supplies recs?
hi all, i've decided that i would like to do something crafty and after looking at some of the fun a coworker has had making cards, i thought i'd give this a try first. so my question to you is what sites/stores would you recommend for the basic starter supplies? there are so many around that i don't know where to start!…
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Personalised Wooden names only 60p
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Any tips for machine sewing fleece please?
That's it, thank-you. I am making hats.
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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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what pens?
Hello, I have some slate napkin tags and wondered what pens people would suggest using on them so that I can wipe them and reuse them. Thanks
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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…
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First Holiday Abroad Goody Bag
Hi all My lovely workmate is going on her first holiday abroad to Turkey and I was going to buy her a little thing to take. I was going to do a small goody bag/box but I'm struggling for ideas. I will put her sweets in to suck on the plane. She's not really into puzzles so don't want to get her any puzzle books. I'm not…
