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New Sewing Machine Help :-(
I recently visited a London branch of John Lewis to purchase a sewing machine, I was almost set on the Singer Curvy at £469 but the demonstrator was unable to demonstrate the machine as she knew nothing about it! I am an experienced sewer, so wanted a computerised machine with different stitches, but I am not particularly…
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Creative Stitches Magazine
Hello everyone, I am wondering if you crafty people can help me? I have asked in the cross stitch cafe, so now I am asking you. Years ago (1997) I had a magazine - issue one, so it was only 99p and it was published by Marshall Cavendish. Now move on about 10 years and I have a house fire - lose alot of my stuff, including…
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Super Chunky - sewing up advice please
HI, I have recently knitted a lovely wrap with King Cole ultimate super chunky - which is a very thick yarn, very similar to what you can create with a "knitting nancy". However, it unravels very quickly and it is proving difficult to weave in the ends. Has anyone used this yarn or can offer suggestions? A friend sugessted…
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Has anyone got a use for.....
A packet of machine sewing needles? They are 'D' shaped and look like they have never been opened.... I am having a clear out and came across them in a box under the bed.... If anyone would like them, PM me your address and I'll post them out to you!! My new sewing machine uses different needles.... Oh they are sharp…
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The Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show 2014
Anybody going? :j Anybody exhibiting? I recently bought some tickets for my sister and myself because she loves to knit, crochet and paint, but now I'm interested for jewellery making reasons, too. Has anybody been to one yet and if so, can you recommend stalls to visit and let me know if there are going to be good deals…
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Needed: needle clamp for Jones Vintage sewing machine
Recently iv been given a gorgdous old Jones sewing machine from Freecycle, but unfortunately its missing a vital piece, A needle clamp! Its a old jones model, so im struggling to find out if I can get a standard size needle clamp or if I need a specific type? Link to the model:…
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Working Compasses
Would any of you crafty people know where one might buy some working compasses for crafts. Something reasonably priced and decent quality. I've looked around for these but always end up finding companies in China or elsewhere, which seem to have minimum orders of at least 500.
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Help please I am looking for...
A small bag pattern to stitch, suitable for a christmas tree decoration obviously I'm willing to pay for the pattern as it will save me time and materials!!
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Useful site? Waterproof fabrics etc
Just come across this site which specialises in outdoor fabrics, buckles, webbing, continuous zips etc. Could be handy if you make luggage, bags etc. catalogue -£1.50- includes 5 fabric samples of your choice. Leaflets (to buy) to make ponchos, small tents etc http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/leaflets/catalogues
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Sewing Machine is too fast!
I bought a reconditioned sewing machine from Sewing Machines Direct ( a great company) at Christmas. It's the same as this one. http://www.sew.co.uk/brother-rh127-sewing-machine?gclid=CL32i-Tawr0CFRDItAodR0sAYA I've just attended three sewing classes and used an Elna machine which I found much, much easier to use. My…
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Crystal Clay
HI WAs wondering if anybody had used this clay before? I heard of it on you tube did some reading about it was amazed I really had no idea about this clay an it needs no firering lillie put
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10% off fabrics & notions at Sewhot
Code SPRING10 Until 30th March Lovely fabrics, just ordered the spring fat quarters :) http://sewhot.co.uk/
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Fabric Easter corsage
I've got to make one to take to a group. Well, actually, it's meant to be real flowers but I want to impress by making a beautiful fabric one. I've been practising folding circles, pinching, gathering and joining together and they look quite nice in felt but I want to make it more interesting, e.g. netting/organza/floral…
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1st birthday craft
Hello. I'm visiting a friend at the weekend who's daughter will be turning 1 soon. I want to take a gift but am short on time (to shop) and funds! I do however have a cupboard over flowing with craft supplies!!! I can hand and machine sew well, I do a lot of card making and used to do a bit of jewellery making. I've…
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Been given " heirlooms"
My mother has had a clear out and given me some stuff! I don't know what to do with it, It's all ancient and hand made , some baby cotton dresses with tiny pin tuck pleats , the crepe do chine bloomers my grandmother wore under her wedding dress in 1920! , hand made stoles, evening gloves that my hand won't go into, a big…
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Advice needed on clearish "stuff" to make fake ice (for a small lego ice rink)
I've created an ice rink out of lego (to match an ongoing winter lego project/gift). I have some stuff that I think would have been used on xmas trees, so clear shimmery strands that imitate shimmery ice from an ice rink, but I'm stuck on what medium to use to actually create the ice from. It's a permanent fixture, so…
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Scrapbooking thread
Hi, at the minute I make greeting cards and I want to get into scrapbooking. I thought it would be nice to have a thread similar to the card making one where people can share bargains, tips and photos of their work. As a complete novice I could do with a bit of advice and inspiration. I was thinking of subscribing to…
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nature scrapbook help
hi, i was just wondering if anyone knew where i could purchase a scrapbook with a nature theme front, or any ideas how i could decorate a plain one?
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New crafting project ideas needed
Hiya, I'm hoping someone can help. I've recently changed jobs and finding myself with lots of time on my hands so am thinking of taking up a new craft/hobby. I can already knit, crochet and cross stitch so am looking for something a bit different that I could begin cheaply with any ideas? I also like projects that I can…
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What was your first quilting project?
Hi, new here.. never realised there was a crafting forum!!:j I visited the knit n stitch show last weekend and after watching a demo and buying what felt like half a ton of fabrics I now wonder where to start! I'm terrible st buying craft stuffs and using them once then loving on to the next idea but I loved the quilts I…
