Sewing, as many a person knows, is a great hobby. Whether you love crafting clothing, decorating your home with pillows, or making quilts, sewing is a fun and rewarding activity. There are a lot of sewing craft ideas out there, but you won’t have to stop at just one. In this blog post, I’m going …
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Mittens are a practical way of keeping your hands warm during the winter months. In this tutorial we will use a create sewn mittens from the included free pattern. Wearing them also helps prevent hands from sliding around in gloves and makes it easier to type on a smartphone. There are many different ways to …
The world of cross stitching is a fascinating one. There are literally thousands of stitches available, and the possibilities for creating unique designs are endless. The following tips will help you to get started in this wonderful hobby. If you have never stitched before, it’s probably best that you start with simple projects. This way …
The color and texture of the pattern, as well as the final product’s appearance, are directly influenced by the material and kind of thread used in embroidery. Take your time when deciding on the type or combination of embroidery thread that will work best for the design you have in mind, as there are many …
Whether it’s jeans, a T-shirt, or a dress, all of these garments are made from different fabrics which vary greatly in texture, weight and feel. However this fabric information can often be hard to find while perusing craft stores, so we’ve put together this post listing some of the most common materials you may come …
We love patterns and they come in all shapes and sizes! We want to share some more of our favorite designs with you. The edgings on these coasters give them a polished look that you won’t find elsewhere! Today we are sharing a great beginner project with this edged coaster pattern. DESCRIPTION: This is a …
A scarf is not only great to wear but can also be fun to make. We’ve put together a free pattern for you that will help you learn how to make a simple rectangular scarf. This article will help explain how to make and design your own scarf too! The fabric is the foundation of …
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Some yarns come in already wound balls – ones that you can work with from either the outside or from the center. But some comes in those pretty-looking but impossible to knit-from skeins like the blue one in the picture. So how do you wind those skeins into balls? Here’s some tips on how I …
The process can be tedious and time-consuming, but for someone like you with a passion for crafting, it’s worth it. The trick is to do your homework so you don’t end up with useless supplies that bring nothing but frustration. In this post, I’m going to share five tips for shopping craft supplies online from …
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If you’ve knitted a lace shawl, tablecloth, or doily and want the lace patterns show effectively, you need to block it (look at the before and after pictures to see how much better the lace looks). Here’s how I block all my lace shawls (and tablecloths, and doilies, and edgings, etc. — anything of knitted lace). …
