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Crafting

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

Painting MDF Shapes
Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help me. I have purchased some MDF shapes which I plan to paint and decorate for family members for Christmas gifts. Could you recommend the best way to do this and if I need to prep it in any way. Thank you in advanced. Helen
Oswaldtwistle Mill (in the North West) craft shop closing. 50% off everything.
Purely by accident, whilst browsing the internet, I found out about Oswaldtwistle shopping mill. (Postcode BB5 3 DE) We live just over 30 miles away, and didn't know it existed. I was delighted to find out it had a craft shop, then disappointed to find out that the craft shop is closing. We visited it yesterday. The sale…
Knit a tulip for children with M.E
There is a campaign asking people to knit a tulip for children with M.E, all 25,000 of them in the UK. M.E is a neurological illness that can strike at any age and at its worst leaves people paralysed, unable to talk, tube fed, catheterised, unable to open eyes or bare any light or noise and in agony. A friend of mine was…
Sewing Machine user manual wanted
Hi can anyone tell me where I can obtain the user manual for a Cooper Model. NC15 sewing machine The machine has "Really Linda Barker" printed on the front. A friend has had this machine for a number of years but she has never used it. Unfortunately she cannot find the instructions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.…
Is tracing paper acid free?
I'm making a photo album and wondered if I could use tracing paper to put between the pages to stop the photos sticking together? Thanks
crocheting
Hi well I have bought 3 books an d a pack of diff size needles flip Its not as easy as I saw on you tube tried doing a flower for Absolute beginner's nope didn't work I did it for 4 nights and not once did it look like a five petal flower so im now going through the books learning all the stitches I am hoping that I will…
Ceramic Remembrance poppies
My poppy has arrived but I don't know what to do with it. It was going in the garden but apparently the poppies are not frost resistant. Any ideas for displaying it please? It seems a bit top heavy to put in a tall vase. Thanks!
Mill Hill Beads
Hello, Wee heads up - hobbycraft are selling off their mill hill beads for a pound a pack - but if its anything like the Glasgow one - they are all in one box and you have to search if you want anything in particular - took an hour and half to 5 out of the 6 was needing - made a comment to them about it and they say people…
Best budget sewing machine for a newbie?
originally posted this on the OS board but then spotted that mse also has a crafty board :o I will also ask my question here too:beer: Hi all I am looking at buying a sewing machine but have no experience, and have a small budget ( i could spend up to £100 at a push) - really hoping to spend a little less though. I am…
Changing bulb on sewing machine help?
Hi, Please could anyone shed some light on how to change the light bulb on a Janome 7025? The instruction book just mentions removing a screw - which I did, but the cover is still very tight I am fearful of damaging anything. I had a look on youtube and couldn't find a specific demonstration for my particular machine, and…
Pound Shop for crafters
Ooooh...they've just opened a Pound Shop for crafters.. http://printableheaven.com/cps
Flat bottom glass marbles
Hi Does anyone know where l can buy flat bottom transparent glass marbles for crafting. I am looking for domed ones if possible. l have looked on the internet but haven't had any luck yet. Many thanks
Do Harlequin curtain fabrics have an outlet store
Hi I'm looking to buy some curtain fabric by the Harlequin designer group. The fabric is Tamika Miya. Does anyone know if Harlequin have an outlet please
Christmas Crafting - Ideas?
I make snowman soup at christmas time but always seem to have leftover sweetie cone bags left over. Anyone have any ideas what I could fill them with/create with?
Crochet pattern - help needed
Mum's doing a pattern, so I can't help with the explanation but I've copied the row that she's stuck on. Any help appreciated.The row is as follows: Ch2, turn, work cluster in first 2 ch-2 spaces, work 2 cluster in next ch-2 space, work cluster in next 2 ch-2 spaces, *work 2 clusters in next ch-2 space, repeat from *…
Looking for stall holders for Fayre
Hello, We are looking for stall holders for our summer fayre in Romford, Essex on Saturday 4th July 2015 from 12 til 4pm. The stalls are £20 each + a prize for the raffle We will only accept one stall of each type of craft/product so spaces are limited. The event will be advertised on local radio (Time FM) and is always…
Free sewing patterns
We'd love to start a compendium of free sewing patterns and the MoneySavingExpert crafting board's the ideal place. Please help other crafters and sewers by linking here to ones you've spotted or to good free sources online. We'll be asking other crafters to join in too. I'm looking forward to seeing them :) If you haven’t…
Suggestions needed for a preemie quilt pattern please
Long time no see! there is a possibility that our next grandchild will be a preemie, poss as soon as 32-34 wks. The baby is already small and there is concern over development etc. I have always either knit or crochet a blanket for all of our other grandchildren as newborns. This is different and we don't know what the…
Jewellery making anyone??
Ok, I think some people on here make their own jewellery already? I was thinking maybe we could start a thread - offering/sharing tips, advice etc? I have been making jewellery for years now and sell in a couple of local shops and to friends. I also make things for pressies, so am happy to offer advice (not an expert by…
Knitting in round - where to start?
Hello, Looking for some kind help here as I've already messed this up twice & have had to unpick and start again. So I'm following a pattern to knit a woodland creature. I have my stitches spread across three needles as per the picture. The bit I'm struggling with is that I'm using this to join the white piece to the red…

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