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20% off in Fabricland on 11th Feb.
Fabricland have a coupon on their website for 20% off, to be used in their shops on Tuesday 11th Feb. Can't be used online. There is a link to the coupon on the main page. Sorry new id so can't post links: fabricland . co . uk Edited to add Just discovered that they are offering 10% off for email & telephone orders on the…
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50th birthday lunch table favours
Any ideas out there for party favours. I may do pots of gold but in the past most of my friends will have had one from me! I may therefore do a small flower arrangement or a pollyant wrapped in the theme colours tissue and cello . No good for the men tho so need help with that please Any ideas ... I want my table to look…
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Anyone subscribe to Sew & Stitch from Hatchette Partworks?
I have taken two deliveries so far but I am getting so behind on making the quilt already. Worth continuing for skill school, ideas for other things etc?
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Hobbycraft 2inch Punch
Hi all, Does anyone know if the Hobbycraft 2 inch tag punch, 2 inches is the longest dimension of the tag? (link below) http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hobbycraft-tag-2-inch-craft-punch/566834-1004 Alternatively, if someone knows where I could get 100 of these tags that isn't in the US, that would be great! Thanks :)
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Sugarcraft supplies
Hi, I have just started a sugarcraft evening course. After 2 classes I am really enjoying it just seem to be having to buy lots. So far I have used Amazon and eBay but wondered if anyone had any recommendations for cheap supplies either shops/websites. Main thing seems to be cake boards and also the edible items e.g. icing…
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Inspiration for toddler storage/arts & Crafts
I have a little boy he is almost 2 over the last year or so true to mse I have picked up cheap easter activity books, xmas activity packs, halloween ect ect for 10p you get the picture for the following year when he will be more able to use appreciate however I wanted to put stuff in an orderly fashion especially as we…
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Aldi craft books £2.99
Aldi have their craft books in store next Thursday. Not for the experienced, but for someone wanting to take up a new craft, they look different to last years, but hopefully will be as good. There is knitting, sewing, patchwork, crochet and card making, £2.99 each.
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The Crafty (Magazine) Review Thread!
Welcome to this review thread. a place to review and talk about your favourite crafty magazine. :) Over on the Cross Stitch Cafe thread, we often share our thoughts on the latest stitchy magazine offerings. Looking back these posts are invaluable at reminding us what was published but these posts do tend to get lost…
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Which charities want hand knitted items to distribute?
My OH recently started working nights and I have time on my hands in the evening and have been doing a lot of knitting. I am not bad at all. So I thought I might make some garments for charity - you know jumpers, hats, blankets etc. However all the charities I can find, major ones at least, seem to want you either to make…
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How to make atutu princess dress?
I'm making my daughter a Cinderella inspired princess dress. Similar to this Snow White one but with puffy sleeves and bigger skirt image by carlamariecraft, on Flickr Now I can do all the skirt part fine, but I'm confused ihow to do the bodice? Or what it is? Is that crotchet? I can't find any info on the net, so thought…
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Getting a bit arts and crafty...
Hi! Bit of a random one…. But I’m thinking of getting in to arts and crafts but I’ve never done this before so I wouldn’t know where the best place is to get a good deal. Does anyone have any tips for a beginner who wants to create quality items to give as gifts to family yet without breaking the bank? Thanks x P.S. Wasn't…
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Lights for market stall
Hi I have a craft stall at Greenwich Market and Im in need of lighting of some sort for my stall. Ive googled camping tent lights, electric lights for stalls, etc but my searches are not bringing up what Im looking for. Its mostly LED lights which don't seem as if they will be bright enough or I would have to buy at least…
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decorated Goose Eggs
Hi does any one on this board decorate goose eggs I have been doing it for a few months now i just want to get some tips and advice.
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Framing your finished masterpieces
I have a few things kicking around that I would quite like to frame. Drawings and the like are quite easy, in that I can normally find a decent sized frame for the picture relatively easily, etc. Cross stitches are harder. How do I go about getting them framed so that the fabric is stretched properly? I'm sure there used…
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Crafting for charity ideas
I am planning on getting a group of friends from church together for a work day to make things for a children's hospice and wondered if any of you have had experience of this and if so what projects did you do. We have a variety of sewing skills so we will be able to take on most sewing projects. I will contact the hospice…
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New Sewing Machine.
Hello there, I'm after a bit of advice. I'm on the hunt for a new sewing machine, and am tempted by the Janome J3 24. For a simple sewer (hoping to get better) like myself, that one looks like it would suit my requirements for now. Or Is there another make that I ought to look into? I'd appreciate any help or advice before…
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Recommend a glue gun?
Hi - Can anybody recommend a glue gun? My current one constantly drips everywhere so I spend most my time picking blobs of glue off. I need one that doesn't leak and has a pointed nozzle for accuracy - oh, and doesn't cost too much! Thanks everyone.
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Birmingham - bead discounts
Hi The Birmingham Bead shop in the Custard Factory has got a big sale on, not sure if it's online too but there is lots in store. Cheers
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Which Snap Press tool ???
Thinking of buying a snap press tool, has anyone got any suggestions as to which one to buy. I can't afford the fancy machines but do want to get a reasonable priced one. We have 10, so far!, grandchildren and I am always sewing for them and other craft/gifts for friends and family. I want to be able to use the coloured…
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Framing Completed Cross Stitch
I came across some cross stitch projects which I'd started years ago and I've now now completed them. I want to frame them but I'm not sure how to go about it. They're not going to be family heirlooms so I don't want to spend too much on the framing. I've looked on the internet and picked up the basic idea of cutting the…
