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Crochet pattern help
Please can some translate this for me..... It is from partway through he pattern in inside crochet for the Moomin/Snorkmaiden pattern. It is at the point of joining the nose to the body but I cannot get what it is asking me to do no matter how many times I read it!!! Line up last round of nose with body (this bit I get)…
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Alternatives to Fibre Craft 15&13 inch dolls to dress
Not for me but a disabled lady in our village. Apparently her hobby is crocheting outfits for these dolls to sell for charity. However the Fibre Craft dolls have now been discontinued. She used the 15 inch one and the 13 inch music box one. They were from USA but I've emailed the firm and no joy. I have two on order on…
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help please
hi all I have been Looming enjoying doing it couple of hats I have also got crocheting things have made squares to sew together make blanket can someone tell me please does it have be wool to do a tapestry? I have embroidery silks I have material that I've drawn on will be doing embroidery soon the silks I have seen on…
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MSE Blog: How I popped my upcycling cherry and saved £65+
"Have you ever considered upcycling to save cash but never taken the plunge? Well, that was me until now..." Read MSE Andrea's full blog: How I popped my upcycling cherry and saved £65+ Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…
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new to knitting
I'm in the process of teaching myself to knit as a way to de-stress and also it's stopping me snacking in the evenings. Can anyone point me in the direction of some super easy Christmas decorations? I'm not fancying making clothes. I've made some triangles for bunting and just need to work out how to join them all together…
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experienced cross-stitchers - your advice please
Hi I bought a kit a while ago, for a cricketing scene, and I'd love to make a start. But ... it's a bigger project than I have ever done before. The chart for it is split into 4 sections, and the piece of aida is quite big. I know that one is normally advised to start in the middle, but as the chart is split up, I don't…
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Any suggestions for a sewing machine for an 8yo?
My dd would like a sewing machine for her bday, when she will turn 8. Should we get her a travel one? A simple 'grown up' one? One specifically for children? She wants one because I use mine a lot, and because she has seen the ads for the SewIt (?) one on telly, which doesn't need thread. But reviews are not good. Plus, it…
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cupcake boxes / sock cupcakes
This year I am going to attempt sock cupcakes. Can someone recommend where to buy single cupcake boxes at a reasonable price. If anyone is looking for boxes to hold 4. I saw some in home bargains for 89p for 3. Unfortunately they did not sell single ones :( I am only looking for about 4-6 so don't want anywhere that…
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House warming gift help - layered jar
I'm hoping the craft brigade can help. Somewhere in the past I have seen (Internet or in a book??) an idea for a house warming gift. It's based in a layered jar but is NOT edible - I stress this because that's all the I seem to get when I google. I can't remember the ful details but each layer that you put in has a meaning…
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Decopatching with postcards
is it possible to decopatch with postcards? does the fact they're shiny make any difference to the finish? would i just use mod podge to seal them on the surface of the piece of furniture as normal?
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Childrens sewing
I've been looking for a machine my daughter can use, or just a guard to put on my sewing machine, but i've not really found anything. Would an overlocker be a safer machine to use, are the neddles more out of the way, could be the perfect excuse for me to get one.
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Candle making
Does anyone make candles ? I want to make some like parks, jo Malone etc but not sure where is best for supplies and the best wax and oils to use Any tips? Thanks
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Teddy Pull chord repair
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a place that will fix teddy bear voice pull chords? Well the chord pulls, but no voice comes out. It's for an old Bugs Bunny Teddy from years ago. I want my daughter to have it but also have the fun of him talking to her. I live near to Liverpool but I can get intouch with repairers if they…
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Cut n boss, Big Shot Plus (A4), or something else?
I've done sewing and jewellery making for some time, and have been thinking about starting paper crafting recently. I've had a look at some of the die cutting machines, and the main A4 ones seem to be the new Big Shot, and cut n boss. Which one should I get? Or, is there something else better? I don't really want a Brother…
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creating a text heavy photo book
Hi all I have written a short story for my granddaughters and want to include some photos, its mainly text and have been looking at the photobooks available, ie snap***h, Tosco, photoboox etc and don't seem to be able to get enough text compared to photos. anyone used a site that is user friendly?
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Velvet recommendations...?
Hello everyone, I'm wanting to make a Christmas stocking for my son and need some nice quality velvet- preferably the cotton stuff and not the polyester spandex kind... It's been a while since I've bought fabric (let's not mention the 3 boxes of stash in the basement) so some up-to-date recommendations of good suppliers…
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making a money saving felt cap
Hello, I would very much like to make a felt cap, in the style of the Disney version of Robin Hood, could anyone advise how one should go about this. I only have two requirements 1) It would need to be rather large 2) It would need to have ear holes. Thanks
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Knitting row marker
I am looking for something to clip onto my knitting pattern that will keep track of the row I am doing. I have seen a magnetic strip on Amazon but at 10 pounds it is a little pricey. Has anyone found anything suitable? I keep the pattern upright on a music stand by my chair and although I have a stitch counter on my needle…
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cutting beaded fabric
Can anyone help with altering the length of a dress covered in beads and sequins. I need to take up 7" and am terrified of cutting the material incase the beads all come off!
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Oxidised pandora charm
Not sure where to post this, I have been given a pandora charm which is two tone and part of the silver is oxidised for effect. Can I clean this off and if I do will it shine like the rest of the charm or will it spoil? Thanks
