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E-Tatters

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Are you a tatting fan? But can’t find anyone to share your enthusiasm for this wonderful craft?

then Etatters.com might be for you.  Join the forum to share patterns and advice and you can even participate in a E-tatters tatting … Read More...

Little Treasures Knitting Book

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Jasper The Monster from “little treasures knitting book” RRP $16.00

Lois Daykin has composed this fun collection called Little Treasures. This book is filled with patterns including sweaters & accessories for ages 3 months to 5 years.  All patterns use … Read More...

Knitting A Fendi Fake

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We all hate when people steal out ideas and even worse our knitting patterns but I had to mention this Fendi “inspired” bag created by Cara. One can argue that it’s not copyrighted as it is different from the original, … Read More...

How To Use A Needle Threader

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Ok, so I first thought who doesn’t know how to use a needle threader and what’s the point of this article?

but then I realized my husband didn’t even know what it was let alone what it did.

Debbie Colgrove … Read More...

Yoga Mat Bag Pattern

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If you belong to one of those gyms that make you take your own yoga mat, or if you take your own yoga mat to the gym to avoid laying face down in someone else’s sweat then this is the… Read More...

Edible Crafts Editor Required

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Our Edible Crafts blog is looking for a new editor if you have experience with edible crafts and have a keen eye for

all the latest products and website updates then this part time position may be for you.

Edible … Read More...

Cleaning Antique Samplers

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Can I clean an antique sampler?

There is not a great deal you can do to mend or fix the appearance of a sampler once it has become stained and precious samplers should be restored by a professional.

Remove the … Read More...

Goldwork by Tracy Franklin

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New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A. Franklin
ISBN 0-7134-8780-1

This book Lists different types of metal threads, their uses in both traditional gold work design and contemporary designs. Some beautiful pieces are colorfully displayed to inspire your creative talent.  … Read More...

August Events To Get You Excited

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August 11

Beverly, MA
“Wrought by Her Hand” – New England Samplers 1734-1884
Sponsored by the Beverly Historical Society & Museum at the John Cabot House, 117 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Featuring antique 18th and 19th century samplers from … Read More...