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Bulk buying/collecting embroidery hoops?
Can anyone advise where I can buy embroidery hoops? I'm after about 12 in a variety of sizes, as cheap as possible. I plan to have different fabric in them and hang them on the wall to cover some imperfections in our new house. Obviously with moving money is very tight! I've tried gumtree, freecycle etc and rang quite a…
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Cross stitch cushion kit - any good?
I've been thinking about trying a cross stitch cushion kit. I noticed that you can buy a backing and was wondering how you attach it? I was thinking about something like this, I've done cross stitch before but I've never tried a cushion. Thanks http://www.sewessential.co.uk/Category.asp?CategoryID=2971&NumPerPage=5&page=1
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Neat writing on a curved surface?
How have I never found this part of the forum before?! Very excited! Does anyone have any suggestions for me, I'm looking to put text onto miniature terracotta plant pots, I have bought some paint pens but I'm worried just trying to write freehand is going to be messy. They're too small to realistically create a stencil…
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Craft ideas for chocolate bars please
Every Christmas I make a special gift for someone who loves chocolate bars. In the past I have made a miniature chocolates wreath, sledge, bouquet and hamper. I'm thinking early for ideas I know but with the school holidays coming up, I can crack on and give any ideas a go. Has anyone made anything for wrapped chocolate…
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crafting What type of glue?
Hello Daughter has had an idea to jazz up wedding aisle runner made of felt. She would like to have fake rose petals as a boarder ! So what type of glue should we use ? Spray/hotgun/felt glue /double sided tape or ?? runner will be used on a beach! thank you
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Matching dress and jacket pattern wanted for 3 year old
My adorable grand daughter has a matching dress and jacket (white broderie dress and cordinated red jacket with white broderie collar) which her other grandmother turned up in a wardrobe, it belonged to my daughter in law when she was a little girl 30 years ago. So now she is wearing "vintage". My granddaugher, who is…
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glass painting.
I'm a bit fed up of making cards, and a friend of mine, has seen some wine glasses on facebook, that are basically wine glasses, with the top of them, painted in coloured paint with glitter in it. I wondered if anyone had done this or knew how to do it. thanks in advance.
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Table for sewing machine
i have just got my first sewing machine and now i need a table to put it on. what does everyone use? will a regular desk be good enough [ i don't want it to wobble when using the machine] or would i be better with a dining table? p.s any recommendations for where to buy fabric would be appreciated :-D
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Sewing with Sequins
I'm a decorating a bra in sequins and although I think I've got the idea of how to sew them on, I'm not sure whether the rows should overlap the row above or should under-lap it (if that makes any sense!).....or doesn't it matter lol!
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Handmade Craft Fair - Manchester
Over 30 Stalls of Handcrafted Items, a Raffle, Tombola, Name the Bear, Face Painting, Children's Mascot Entertainer, A Lego Artist building Lego and showcasing his 5ft titanic model plus Tameside Radio Broadcasting Live. Fun for all the family so do bring the Children along too. *Our mascot hasn't been announced yet but…
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Help please!
I'm not a natural crafter but hoping someone can help please! Getting married soon and would like some personal touches (hope they will help the budget) Fristly, I'd like to make some of the glittered glasses I've seen for sale online- has anyone any Oradea how to make them? I'm hoping they will be the wedding favour too-…
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Learn to make home made cards - where?
BTW I did do a search but I didn't know where to post. Does anyone know where you can learn to make home made cards of a reasonable standard as a past time and where you can purchase the materials needed?
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Sewing machine recommendations
Hi all, I'm looking to invest in a good quality sewing machine but have no idea where to start. I am a beginner so will be using it to learn but don't really want to buy a cheap one to have to replace it again when I want to do more advanced projects so it would need to be a good all rounder. At this point cost is not an…
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New DealsHunter blog feedback help needed
Hi everyone We've launched a new blog today. We'd love you to help give feedback on it. Full info: DealsHunter (please leave your feedback there) Thanks in advance!
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Fabric Stash Club
Hi, Ages since I posted, I would like to know If anyone can recommend a fabric club that sends out fabric regularly. Ebay getting to expensive now as this is the up to now I have added to my stash. Love all the makes, a lot of talented people on here. Thanks. Rosie xxxx
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Fabric Stash cClub
Hi, Ages since I posted, I would like to know If anyone can recommend a fabric club that sends out fabric regularly. Ebay getting to expensive now as this is the up to now I have added to my stash. Love all the makes, a lot of talented people on here. Thanks. Rosie xxxx
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Jellypark Post Pals club
Hi, I hope it's ok to post this here but I thought some MSErs might be interested. Jelly park do really lovely digi images for card makers and have started a club where you get a free imagine in return for making a card for a seriously ill child using it (you can use it for anything else too). They have a Facebook group…
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Sugar starch for lace - drying time?
I found an online tutorial to make lace napking rings and the instructions were to use a sugar starch solution to 'set' the rings. Having finally sewn all of the rings (24) I made the sugar starch solution yesterday (125g sugar, 100ml water) and have left the rings drying around a roll of cling film. 24 hours later they…
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What's this type of cardigan called?
Hi all. I want to knit myself a cardigan and found some lovely wool today that would be perfect for the style I want. The problem is I can't find a pattern. I think it's because I'm using the wrong words when I'm searching for one. So can anyone help me with what the proper name is? I want something like this:…
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Word picture help?
Hi, my boyfriend is just finishing his exams and i've racked my brains as to what to get him as a little present and i've came up with the word picture. However... I am unable to afford the prices that people charge for them. Does anyone have any idea how you make them? Any tips? Thanks x
