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One of my favorite beginner embroidery stitches is cross stitch. I remember starting with this stitch, and although I haven’t had the time to do embroidery for a few years, I occasionally do a small cross stitch card or picture to give someone as a present, as it is quick and easy. Embroidery is something … Read more
Here are a few examples of embroidery sewing machines that can be purchased online. If you want to find out more about any one of them, simply click on the picture. The wonderful thing about owning one of these embroidery sewing machines is that you can make some beautiful things for yourself, make gifts for … Read more
If you want to know how to knit a checkerboard pattern, you have come to the right place. The checkerboard pattern is a great one to practice and it can be used to make the most stunning bedspreads and baby blankets. How To Knit A Checkerboard Pattern The Gauge for this pattern is: 15 sts … Read more
Alcohol Ink Tutorials Below you will find some alcohol ink tutorials which are really useful. Although alcohol inking can be a bit messy, the proffessional looking results you can get make the process both rewarding and worthwhile. What is Alcohol Inking? Alcohol inking is a great technique, as it gives your glossy cardstock that polished … Read more
Knitting bags are as crucial as needles are for knitting. Knitting bags make your task both simple, organized and portable. It is worthwhile to have a practical knitting bag which deals with your individual knitting needs. Tips For Choosing Knitting Bags Most knitting bags have special compartments for your needles, yarn, and so on. While … Read more
If you have some chipboard embellishments lying about in your scrapbooking kit, here is a great way to decorate them. Let’s presume that the chipboard embellishment is a flower, similar to the ones on the left. First, you need to decide on your colour scheme. Paint the edges of the flower with the colour craft … Read more
If you love scrapbooking, then you will love these scrapbooking gift ideas, as you can create gifts for your family and friends and have fun at the same time. The perfect present is one that you have actually made yourself. It just adds that personal touch and lets someone know that you appreciate them. Gifts … Read more
Did you know that there are different types of knitting? Should I rather say there are two main styles of knitting and I am going to make a study of both of them, even though I have always done the English Style. I only recently found out that there is also a different type of … Read more
Here are some greeting card messages for all occasions. This is an especially useful resource if you make your own cards and don’t know what to put on the inside. I have included some serious and some funnies. Choose the one that best goes with your relationship with the person that you are sending the … Read more
Do you know how to make i cords, or any type of cords for that matter? Here are some i cord instructions for you and also how to make various different types of cords. This post does contain affiliate links. i cords have many uses both in and around the home and in your craft … Read more