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Index of Links to Crafts & Ideas
This thread is an A- Z for links to craft/homemade projects for gifts etc (that save money in the long run). Don't forget, if you see anything that needs a link to it or you spot any broken links, or have a thread you'd like to add, just pm me ;) ( Last Updated 20.2.14) 14 Projects in 2014 - In memory of Soulie A
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Cross Stitch and Craft Café 2024 - pull up a chair and join us!
Hello everyone and welcome to the Cross Stitch and Craft Café
for 2024! All are welcome here – whether you stitch, knit, crochet,
felt, tatt or machine sew. We love to see your makes and share in your
successes, plus catch up on each other’s news. Pull up a chair, grab a drink and some snacks, and make
sure to share photos…
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2024 - No Craft Spending - I WILL bust my stash and make pretty things!!!!!
OK own up who has more crafty stash than they can fit in their house? Are you like me and have piles of paper, wool, things to upcycle etc stashed all over your house? 2024 is new year ahead of us - another chance to stash bust and turn all our crafting supplies into pretty things <3 I have put myself on a self imposed…
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Old Belgian Battenburg Lace patterns: advice sought on what to do with them
Good afternoon. I used to live in Belgium in the 80's. I learnt how to sew the Battenburg Ribbon Lace. This is where you use ribbon with a thread along one side. You pull on the thread and if forms loops, which you can sew onto a brown paper backing-pattern. Then sew it all together. Then infill with embroidery thread…
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Book-binding glue
EDIT: Further comments no longer required as I have the answer from another forum. ********* I have some book-binding glue that I opened a few months ago and it's become too thick to spread. What can I use to thin it?
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Recommendations for online fabric
I'm starting to get into sewing and wondering if anyone had recommendations for good places to get fabric for sewing clothes?
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Crepe Silk - Silk Crepe
Just as the title says, as I've been looking online, sometimes I see silk crepe and sometimes crepe silk, so my question is, is there a difference or just how it's written?
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Peg bag knitting pattern
Anyone have a simple pattern to share with me, please? Much appreciated!
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Where can I find bulk crystal chips for cheap?
I want to go back into arts and crafts to improve my mental well-being. I have this big idea for an art project that involves using crystal chips and mixed media, the problem is I can't seem to find a decent price for crystal chips especially ones without holes as they will ruin the aesthetic of the piece. I was just…
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Safety rules
I am knitting soft toys and dolls clothes which I would like to sell at a craft fair. I have been told there are safety regulations that have to be followed and a certification. Is this true?
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Help - create a peraonal art cartoon picture for a t-shirt
Really not sure where to put this thread so hoping this is right. i have an idea for a friends significant birthday. to create a personal cartoon portrait personal to the person of things that relate to him in a cartoon style, that would go on any shirt Almost like cutting load of stickers and making a portrait Where would…
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Food festival reschedule and no refund
Hi I was booked to do a two day food festival (craft stall) last august. We set on the friday evening, saturday was a washout due to a storm and the organisers cancelled at 9:30 am. Told would trade on the sunday. received email 10pm sat eve to say site was washed out and so cancelled. Turned up sunday morning to dismantle…
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Vinyl record dividers
Hey gang, I've seen some vinyl record dividers online, basically strips of wood with an alphabet letter in the end. They're pretty pricey though, about 80 quid! Effectively I need strips of something, ideally stiff wood, which are about 25-30mm high, 13 inches long/35/40cm and thin - say 2mm. I'm looking for something…
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Hobbycraft sewing machines - compatible foot pedals?
I recently bought a Hobbycraft 12s machine but it has a tiny, flimsy foot pedal. I have been trying to find another one I can use but it is impossible to know what is compatible. I finally got some info (not from Hobbycraft who won't say) that Silver Viscount make the Hobbycraft machines. Hobbycraft can't even give me the…
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Please somebody educate me on my Grammar here (Placement of a Question mark in middle of sentence)
Hi all Technically, this is moneysaving because I've had a pint bet (with my pal down the pub) on the placement of a question mark in a sentence such as this. This is a bit light hearted and not supposed to come across as formal or serious. I did have a quick browse on google but it's not 100% clear what the rules are when…
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Craft Stall Income Tax Query
I am retired from work with a work pension (greater than
£12.5k pa) - I am under state pension age. I have been selling items at a few
local craft fairs and am now conscious maybe I should be looking at what I
should be doing re tax etc. I need to weigh up whether its worth me continuing
to do what effectively started as a…
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Shop to let through a raffle
Hi , another one of my crazy idea, I own a commercial unit ( for 12 years occupied for 11,5 years by 3 different tenants)which is going to be free in one month time , I advertise it on g……e in the last week and I am amazed that 500 people had a look at the ad on the website but only got 3 messages with very basic enquiry,…
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How to felt a knitted Poppy
As the title says I have knitted a poppy, its lovely but a bit big and I thought it might look nice felted, is there a good way to do this? I've put a cardigan in a too hot washing machine before which came out felted is it as easy as that? Everything I get when I try and google it is related to creating felt for use from…
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MSE Blog Discussion: Grab bundles of craft supplies from £1 via scrap stores
Read MSE Jenny's blog: Grab bundles of craft supplies from £1 via scrap stores From tinsel to textiles, buttons to bubble wrap, scrap stores let you grab dirt-cheap craft materials that might otherwise have been sent to landfill. We're keen to hear from anyone who's used them. What have you picked up? How much was it? What…
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Etsy Scam
Hoping someone can offer some advise. Me and my wife have been scammed via the Etsy app whilst trying to set up as a seller. Does anyone know if Etsy have to take any responsibility seeing as the hackers are clearly 'in their system' getting email details etc.? The bank are happy to not get involved because the payment was…
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Longshot. Can anyone recognise Mirrorine please?
I was given this bottle many years ago. It's full and still seems viable as liquid and no sediment. I can't find anything on the net which is surprising and my problem is 'mixed with the colours' - what sort of paint should be used. I'd like to paint on glass. I have a leaded front door window that I can't stand and would…