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A Tutorial for Celtic Cross Stitch

You can use either Aida cloth or line for Celtic cross stitch, but Aida is the preferred fabric because the holes are already in the fabric for you. It is also bets for beginners and for those who may have poor eyesight. It is available in 8, 11, 14, 16 and 18 blocks per 2.5 [...]

Baby Dress

What color shoes to wear with baby blue dress or purple dress?

I have an evening wedding to go to tomorrow and need help with what color shoes to wear. I have a baby blue dress and a dark purple dress with light pink and light purple in it. What color shoes would I [...]

Ultimate Book

Does anyone know where I can get hold of an ultimate book of monsters?

I want one as a christmas present and so need to put it on my list now, before I go to uni, but unless I can tell my parents where to get it from, I won’t be receiving it.
By ultimate book of [...]

Time Crochet

How many crocheters are there in the world of today that do take time to crochet a few items a month?

I am just curious, I have loved crochet from a teenager to now in my old age years.

I learned how to crochet as a child, and have recently taught my grand-daughter how to crochet (she [...]

Quilt Block

What can I write on a quilt block to my son’s kindergarten teacher expressing our thanks for this year?

I had all the kids in my son’s kindergarten class draw a picture for the teacher to put together into a quilt. I have one quilt block left that I want to write a message on for [...]

Polar Knitting Yarn

 

Lot of 8 Skeins ICE POLAR Knitting Yarn White

$4.99

Lot of 8 Skeins ICE POLAR Knitting Yarn White

$4.99

Lot of 8 Skeins ICE POLAR Knitting Yarn White

$6.99

Quilt Blocks Machine

 

Cherry Blossom Quilt Blocks Machine Embroidery Designs

$9.99

Spiral Quilt Block 16 Machine Embroidery Designs 4×4

$8.00

Pine Branch Quilt Blocks Machine Embroidery Designs

$9.99

Fire Stone Quilt Block Machine Embroidery Designs 4×4

$9.99

Exotic Rose Quilt Blocks Machine Embroidery Designs CD

$14.99

Delicate Quilt Blocks 2 Machine Embroidery Designs

$2.00

HELLO QUILT BLOCKS 6X6 MACHINE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS ON CD

$7.99

PINK QUILT BLOCKS 6X6 MACHINE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS [...]

Stitch Frame

Where can I find a cheap custom made frame for my cross stitch online?

Taking to a shop is to expensive

I use http://www.pictureframes.com/
I like it because you can upload your picture and play around with frames and mats to see how it would look.
It can still end up being a little pricey for a [...]

Double Knitting

How to increase in double knitting?

Ok so i’m trying to make a double knit hat for my brother. I couldnt find a pattern i was satisfied with so i’m making my own. But there’s a slight problem. I cannot figure out how to increase in double knitting. I know how to increase in regular knitting, [...]

Tote Bag

Always in Style With Modern Tote Bags
Author: Janet R.

Generally, bags are very essential to people especially for those who are very busy with their profession. Anyone would tend to carry a bag because of some certain purpose or reason. There are all sorts of these items available both at local stores and online stores. You [...]

Thread Threads

Why Brass fittings threads don’t match any regular nuts and bolts fine thread?

I am curious about brass fitting threads, I can see that they have inch fraction labels but they don’t really match any thread, except the tapered ones that match the steel pipes and some copper fittings. But the compression fine threads don’t seem [...]

Granny Square

How do you start an oblong granny square for a bedspread?

I have patterns for a regular granny square, but I would like to make a bedspread. I do not have a pattern for an oblong granny. And I can’t figure it out.

Here’s lots of links to granny square ideas and instructions. This [...]

Pointed Knitting Needles

 

NEW! Bamboo Knitting Needles Single Pointed 13″ sz 1-15

$18.95

Needle Case

Needle Scaler And Debris Removal
Author: Cooper Miller

One of the most important aspects of almost any job in a modern auto workshop is getting the area that you are working on as clean as possible. Removing dirt and debris from the area where you want to carry out a repair makes finding and isolating the problem [...]

Tissue Pattern

Does anybody know any websites where I can order a plain tissue paper that can be used to make dress pattern?

I am currently taking dressmaking and design and I want to try to make my own design. I can’t find any web sites where I can order plain tissue paper for making pattern. Is there [...]