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Where to get a new (used) sewing machine?
In keeping with my reduce / recycle/ reuse / de-chemicalling the house, I am keen to get a sewing machine to re-hash some old clothes but struggling to find an affordable (sub £50) machine. I've tried ebay and all the ones that come up locally seem to be vintage ones or over budget. I got fed up with my yahoo account being…
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Can anyone recommend a paper cutter/guillotine for trimming cards
When I make cards I often cover the card front with paper and then trim the edges. My paper cutter has broken and I am looking for a new one - can anyone recommend one? I only need to cut straight lines, don't need one for fancy edges. Thanks.
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where to buy a scrapbook?!
Hi all you wonderfully crafty peeps! I've always been crafty, sewing and card making mostly, but I've never done a 'proper' scrapbook. So I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction! We've just found out we are expecting our first little one (still very very early days so no-one knows yet except the MSE community…
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Nappy/Diaper Cakes and Towel cakes
Hello, I thought i would make a nice new thread for people who make nappy/diaper cakes or towel cakes :)
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Card making and storing supplies
Hi, I am just taking up card making and am gradually getting some supplies, I don't want to go mad and spend a lot of money all at once (though it is tempting) so am just getting the basics to start off with. However, I am just wondering how you people store your supplies. I live in a one bedroomed flat so I don't have a…
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Looking for something cat friendly
I've been a huge cross stitching fan since I was about 6 years old and have done hundreds of pieces (mostly used in birthday cards to close family). I have medical issues that mean my hands now shake, so I had to switch to doing cushion size chunky cross-stitch as fine work is beyond me now. I also crochet, using 6mm hooks…
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Parchment craft
Hopefully there are many of you out there who enjoy parchment craft as much as I do. Some people call it Pergamano, which is actually the name of one of the manufacturers of tools, grids, stamps and paper with which to do the parchment craft, and not the name of the craft itself. Whatever you wish to call it, it would be…
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Sewing machine service
Hi everyone! I've had my sewing machine for about a year now and I keep reading that this is about the time I should get it serviced. I have looked into this before for an old machine, but couldn't find anyone locally who does this (I even asked in the local craft shops and they had no recommendations) It is not a…
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Got a Cameo or Portrait cutter?
If you have a Silhouette machine there is a dedicated forum called Silhouette Plus - loads of freebies and some very useful tips!!
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knitting and crochet yarn
I mostly sew but do like to knit and crochet from time to time. I can't use wool as it makes me itch but am getting more and more irritated with acrylic yarn that goes bobbly when washed (have to buy cheap yarn as it is all I can afford). I have been looking at some branded yarn that costs more than I would normally spend,…
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Any machine knitters here?
I'm just getting back into it after a brief return last year and a longer gap from previous attempts. I have a Brother KH-860 with which I was trying to use a punchcard yesterday but it was making a hell of a racket. Turns out one side of the sinker plate was too tight against the gate pegs - all fixed now. This is a…
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Cake pop decs - mouths and caps
Hi all, Very random question, but I've been googling all night with no luck. I'm going to be making some cake pops which look like little people and I'd like to use some pre-made mouths and baseball caps to decorate the faces. Ideally they would be icing or candy like the little eyes you can buy but happy to consider…
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Instructions to make (sew) reusable gift bags
http://www.bhg.com/wedding/favors/easy-to-sew-reusable-gift-bag/?sssdmh=dm17.678910&esrc=nwcu070913 You might get a pop-up to subscribe to the online magazine, but you can ignore it and click 'continue to destination' so see the full instructions.
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cupcake toppers
Does anyone make wafer cupcake toppers on here? Need some by the 10th of july
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Craft Magazines
Hi I have a load of Craft magazines mainly Crafts Beautiful and Papercraft Essentials that I want to get rid of and was wondering what the best way of selling them (nominal price) or if there is even a market for them. I tried a few on ebay in a bundle but the postage works out so high because of the weight. If there is…
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butlins skegness deals?
Anyone got any codes for the butlins skegness holiday park? I know they usually do a 50% off. Thanks
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Where best to get supplies?
I'm planning on a session making pendants and cufflinks with my Brownies and Guides next term (so they can then give them to patents for Christmas presents), but have become stuck. Do any MSE'rs have suggestions about the most cost effective place to buy about 30 each of the gubbins to make these cheaply? Thanks in advance…
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disney craft help
Anyone got any crafting ideas relating to the theme disney for pre school age. We're having a disndy themed party and making all our own decorations...any ideas appreciated
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any cake makers out there?
I've volunteered to make my younger brothers birthday cake as my mam and dad prefer home made...I'm fine at making a standard victoria sponge and icing cupcakes but never attempted a themed large cake. He asked for a Liverpool shirt. How do I go about making the shape and icing? Any tips or advice? Xx
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Quilting
I have a friend due to retire in 3 weeks and she's been talking a lot recently of quilting in her newly found spare time....not patchwork tho, can anyone point me i the direction of a good book or even a club in the Stretford/Sale ares of Manchester. I think it's the sort of quilting where you pad a little bit and stitch…
