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sewing machine help needed - complete beginner - I give up
I have just treated myself to a sewing machine :j Spotted it in a charity shop for £30 it's a toyota classic, no idea if that is a good price but I am happy as the money went to a good cause and I have always wanted to learn how to use one. Can anyone recommend any good websites/books for complete beginners and I mean a…
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Printing your own scrapbook paper
I've just started to get into scrapbooking and have got going with some 12 x 12 paper sets from hobbycraft. I know there are online sites with downloadable paper, but wondering anyone finds this worth it? I'm thinking you prob need decent thick acid free paper and obv the cost of ink.... Tip for others: yesterday I bought…
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Die Cutting Essentials
i have just recently purchased my first die cutting machine (Big Shot Plus) for card making and I am looking to build up my stash of dies. I know it's probably an impossible question to ask but as dies can be so expensive I was wondering what type of dies I should be investing in. I dont want to buy something I would only…
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advice on stitch markers please
As part of my little hobby business, I'd like to start making stitch markers. The trouble is, I'm not a knotter or crocheter so would really appreciate some advice please ! I've got as far as realising that there are differences between stitch markers used for crocheting & those for knitting. Could I just ask: 1. knitting…
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Knitting Pattern Question
Hello, Really hoping somebody can help me. I've only been knitting for two weeks & I've got to a row in the pattern which has baffled me. Cast on 17 sts, knit to end (47 sts). No problem with the cast on 17 sts part. Adding 17 to the existing stitches takes me to the 47. Am I then supposed to flip it and knit on the next…
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Fab upcycle!
We thought you'd love to see this fab gardening re-use over on the Old Style MoneySaving board.
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White box frames?
Hi I do read here, but have never posted...hello :easter_os I have decided I want to make pebble/button type pictures for family & friends for Xmas this year, after an experiment with one which I'm pleased with. I bought a couple of frames from The Range, and one from Wilko's, but I was wondering if anyone knew a cheaper…
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Die cutting machine
I am thinking of asking my DH to buy me a die cutting machine for Christmas for my card making. I have never used one before and I haven't got a clue which one to get. Any advice and recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also which dies in your experience are the best too. Thank you!!!!
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Craft Gift suggestions for an 8 yr
Does anyone have any ideas on a 'crafty' gift kits for an 8 yr old girl? I don't think my sister would be able to help her with knitting and she already has a french knitting kit.
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Glue for card and paper crafting
I do a lot of card and paper craft and I'm struggling with the best (and most cost effective) glue. PVA type is too wet and makes the paper wrinkly. Finding that the rollers that discharge temporary glue dots are ok, but a few weeks later the glue has failed I notice that on tv craft programmes they tend to use double…
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Where to buy card making white card?
Hi, I'm wanting to buy A4, 250gsm, acid free white card suitable for making cards at a good price but still good quality. The Range near me only had 240gsm, there's a nice looking pack at Create and Craft but the reviews said the packs have been arriving with bent corners, have tried The Works but want better quality. Have…
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Birth Story Printing
Hi For my daughter's upcoming 1st birthday, I'm writing her birth story (for her and my wife really, as my wife only has sketchy memories of the birth). Along with the story, I want to put photos and random images (screen shots of my wife's more sentimental/funny Facebook statuses, 12-week scan etc). I would like to get…
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Desperately seeking Noro Silk Mountain Yarn
HI I am not sure if this is in the right thread ( no pun intended) But I am desperate for some discontinued Noro knitting yarn. If anyone has noro silk mountain colour 5 lot B in their stash - please contact me. I bought a job lot some time ago, from a reputable yarn shop, but now when I finally get round to using it for a…
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Anybody else got a Smashbook?
I have the pink version of K&Company's smashbook which I've had for 2 years now. I love it and have used about 60% of the pages to create a scrapbook that reflects my life and everything I love in it. Sadly though the pages are really hard to turn even though it's not full up - I think the pages might have been set on the…
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Sizzix Big Shot Plus (new wider machine)
Looking on the .com website, it looks like Sizzix are bringing out a wider machine named the Big Shot Plus. It states to check craft shops in May, but that's America, so don't know when they'll be available in the Uk. (that'll give you all a few months to save up :) )
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Wholesale prices
This is probably the wrong forum but here goes. I want to start making my own cross stitch kits up but am finding it hard to buy DMC floss for under 45p wholesale. Now I know a site that sells them at 39p but she is not a wholesaler. Does anyone know where I can go to get the floss cheaper. Thanks.
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Handmade Easter Gifts, games and crafts for kids
Hi crafters :) I'm aiming to make the Easter Holidays extra special this year as not only does my little boys birthday (he'll be 8) fall right in the middle of it but it will also be the last few days my kids get to spend with their dad for a long while as he has just been made redundant and has got to go and work in…
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Any jewellery makers out there??? need advice
Hi, I'm hoping someone out there can help me. I have an unusual piece of jewelry, it's a ring which was made out of a silver / possibly silver plated victorian coffee spoon. The bowl of the spoon has been flattened and the stick of the spoon wound around on itself to create a ring. On the top it was set with a blue…
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Is anyone making something for mother's day rather than buying it?
If you're making something instead of buying for your mum this year it would be fab to see what you've made! Or if you made something in the past we'd love to see that. If your mum knows your username on here tell her not to look :)
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Glass painting?
Hi I am interested in finding out more about glass painting. I am not an artist by any means but would love to have a go. Does anyone do this and if so where would be the best place to start. I don't really want to spend a lot of money incase l am rubbish at it. Many thanks
