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Rug Making help
A friend gave me two lengths of the 'webbing' (don't think that's the word) that you use for rug making. I've completed a pre printed rug kit before but want to draw my own design this time. The only problem is there is already a design on one side. Is there anything I can use to 'paint' over the design? thanks
Bottle Slumping courses in Hampshire?
Hi, I have set myself a goal of wanting to learn 'bottle slumping' BUT unfortunately, can't find any listed courses on the internet. Does anyone know of anyone or has anyone in Hampshire been on one that can recommend somewhere. Thankyou
Hobbycraft multi stitch sewing machine? Advice needed please
Hi, Just needing some advice please... I'm wanting to take up seeing again, I say again... I did textiles at school! Haha so I have a basic skill level but want to work upon this and get into a new hobby. I've seen a Hobbycraft Multi Stitch sewing machine at a decent price but wondering if this would be a good machine to…
Making a scrapbook . . . . Need some ideas
hi. I have been searching for ideas for months and could really do with some help now as I seem to have come to a dead end. My mum makes her own cakes and has uncovered an amazing talent. Her cakes are amazing. It's her birthday soon and I would like to make some kind of memory book or scrapbook with pictures of all her…
Sewing chiffon
Hi Are there any dress makers out there that can advise me please? I've bought some gorgeous chiffon fabric that I am going to make into a dress. I am a bit of a novice with the sewing machine, I've been sewing since April last year and an comfortable making bags & pouches and I made my Christmas dress. I think I will be…
Ideas for selling unwanted card craft stash?
I recently moved to a smaller place & just don't have the room for all the craft stuff I've amassed over the years, so need to get rid of it. As a non driver, a boot fair or similar is out. When I look on Ebay, there are hundreds of sellers private as well as businesses with craft items for sale, so obviously competition…
Struggling with Intarsia - any tips?
I decided to try my hand at Intarsia to make some knitted jumpers with pictures for the grandchildren. I am really struggling despite making up lots of different coloured mini spools in different colours to use. One of my problems is that with normal knitting you end up with a large loop at the end of the row unless you…
stash busting - I will use my mountains b4 buying more!
Ok now I'm sure I cannot be the only crafter to be drowning in mountains of crafty goodies am I? I have piles of paper, cards, embellishments, beads, fabrics (in fact you name it ive probably got it!!) everywhere. No room is sacred in my house my craft stash is in pretty much every room including the loft and the sheds…
Ploughing Through The Pins Challenge
OK as well as running and continuing the stash busting challenge on the forum crafting board for 2015 (feel free to join us if you would like :) ) I have decided to start a new crafty challenge for 2015 (but have to post it now before I forget!!) :) I'm sure I am not the only crafter who wastes hours upon hours each week…
Any recommendations for business logo design?
Hi all, I am planning on starting a craft business and wondered if anyone has any recommendations of somewhere I can get a logo designed cheaply? I like the ones that sort of look like they are handdrawn if that makes sense! I've looked on Etsy but there are just hundreds and hundreds of different ones! Many Thanks Kel
Making a scrapbook
My oh will be 70 this year, money at the moment is tight for me so I thought I'd make a scrapbook for him. I've never attempted anything like it before and I've no idea where to start, I have until the middle of June to do it but I really feel I need to start now just so I get it right. Can anyone please shove me in the…
Cheapest general online craft store
I used to have a link to a craft store but I have lost it - all I can remember is the background was green :rotfl: Anyway, what is the cheapest craft store you know? I'm specifically looking for small stencils, but would like to know about cheap stores for future use. :)
Make your own Christmas Star using Coconut leaf!!
This video shows how to make Christmas Star using Coconut leaf.. Yeah its eco-friendly!!! youtube.com/watch?v=dr2dlW6gbQo (include www. before the link)(they wont let me post link because am a new memeber :cry: ) Its a nice videos.. Check it out guys.. and wish u a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS:j
mother's days crafted gidt ideas
I know its only boxing day. but I'm thinking ahead about mother's days crafted gifts. any suggestions, ideas, pictures and tutorials??? especially if they are suitable for selling on at craft fairs etc
Word Art
How do people get started with making pictures out of words? I'm hoping to create a picture out of words for a special birthday present. I want it in the shape of something, rather than a square etc. I've seen them for sale on eBay but just wondered if it was possible to learn how to do it. Thanks
I need help sourcing wood shapes, unfinished
I love this nativity garland but I am not prepared to pay the asking price. I would love to buy some unfinished wood shapes and paint/make my own garland. Does anyone know of where I can get the shapes from, or someone that would cut to order but still at a reasonable price. It could be MDF or wood I guess? Thanks folks.…
Plastic jars wanted
I had an idea after seeing a jar filled with ephemera in TKMaxx. I thought it was a nice gift idea to use up my stash and gift my crafty friends all at once. However finding plastic jars is proving impossible. The ones from TKMaxx looked exactly like a mason jar but were pretty flimsy plastic - which is fine as the jar…
14 Projects in 2014 - in memory of Soulie
Soulie, one of the regular posters on the crafting forum, started a popular thread called 13 Projects in 2013 where she encouraged us to set ourselves targets of craft projects to complete during the year. The suggested target was 13 but some people did more and others less. The important thing was the encouragement and…
Bridal fabric
Hello everyone, I managed to find a bargain designer wedding dress in a charity shop last week. It's a little bit tatty and the tulle is damaged but looks easy to remove. I would love to find fabric like the one on this dress but I don't really know what it would be called or where to start. Would it be an embroidered…
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