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Christmas is approaching fast

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It’s only August, but if you want to do some embroidery for Christmas, you’d better start now. Time flies, and suddenly it’s November, and we have other things in mind. It’s wise to start embroidered gifts – or even for … Read More...

Wonder Washer Review!

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I received my Wonder Washer yesterday and I used it this morning and it worked great.  I took the pictures below and will put them on my site so you can see them closer. 
I knitted a ruffle collar in … Read More...

50 Ways to Use Essential Oils

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1. For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup … Read More...

Adorn Hearts Recycling

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adorncover.jpgI’m not a subscriber to Adorn magazine — a hip (fairly) new publication that features crafty ways to create and embellish clothing and home decor — but the cover of its fall issue has me running to the bookstore to … Read More...

CROQ – A Zine For Crafters!

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CROQ is a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the USA. Articles range from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism. This zine is only on … Read More...

Ruby Re-Usable

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bagladydetailmed.jpgRuby Re-Usable, a.k.a. artist Diane Kurzyna, is the diva of the Olympia Dumpster Divers in Olympia, Wash. She dedicates her life to art and craft made from recycled materials, which she also blogs about. Her website includes a portfolio of … Read More...

Your needlework fabrics

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First time stitcher or experienced, it doesn’t matter. I found during my long years of embroidery nothing beats a good quality fabric. It makes embroidering so much easier and so much more fun. Good fabric can be a little more … Read More...

Lovely Pear Day….

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I love Marilyn Patrizio! Her charming illustrations are made into sweet accessories and fun stationary! Her Etsy Store is stocked full of goodies such as the Smiling Pear Charm. This charm was handmade by Oscar Nieto and is in … Read More...

First Ever KAL with SWTC Karaoke Yarn

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I have finally done it, I have committed to a[tag] KAL[/tag]. I joined the [tag]South West Trading Company[/tag] [tag]Knit a Long[/tag] using [tag]Karaoke yarn[/tag]. This is a [tag]soysilk and wool blend[/tag] sold at [tag]SWTC.[/tag] The knit a long is held … Read More...

I-pod Cozy

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If you are an I pod user,or know one, (and who does’nt??). you should look at the cool design offered at Craftzine!! Jenn of half Birthday offers this 2 link tutorial. Much easier than you might think.

Muffin Candle Project

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Muffin CandleLata Tokhi shared this fun project on Crafters Community

She used chopped crayon bits for nuts and decorations and has tricked people into thinking they were real.

Materials needed:

  • Candle Making Supplies (Wax, Dyes, Boiler, Wicks etc.)
  • Paper Muffin Cups
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Magpie Recraft Fair

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recraft_logo.gifThis weekend isn’t yet over, but it’s not too early to start planning for the next, which should be a good one for anyone in the Boston area: It’s the first-ever Recraft Fair, which features an afternoon of recycled craft … Read More...

Hardanger – traditional and elegant

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I’ve heard a lot of times that many don’t try Hardanger, because they find it too difficult to handle. They love it, but because it looks very complicated, they are afraid. I’ve to admit, Hardanger can be challenging and intricate … Read More...

Must-Have Hardanger Books

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When I started embroidering Hardanger, I bought 2 instruction books from Janice Love: Basics & Beyond + Fundamentals made Fancy. They are superbly written and illustrated. I can’t recommend them enough for everyone who wants to learn Hardanger. … Read More...