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Free hand-embroidery patterns

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Embroidery is a centuries-old craft that is often overlooked. It is a very slow paced craft, and can take hours to complete a single piece. However, the history behind embroidery is very important.

The origins of embroidery date back to … Read More...

Free patterns and charts: Christmas

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If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...

CROCHET APPLIQUE

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Applique is something I learned to love when I was a quilter. Since becoming a crocheter, I’ve seen plenty of pretties that I think would look great sewn or glued onto a jean jacket, tote bag, or scarf. Here are some ideas for you. http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Crocheting/Craft-Project-Crochet-Tree-Tote.html For Halloween, you might enjoy this one: http://tallennl.livejournal.com/16060.html or this: http://crochetme.com/patterns/skull-and-cross-bones-motif Or, try one [...]

Dikra Gems

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dikra Another great resource, if you are in NYC, and it also happens to be right by Metalliferous, is Dikra Gems.  They have an amazing selection of almost any stone that you might want and can also work with you to…

Dikra Gems

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dikra Another great resource, if you are in NYC, and it also happens to be right by Metalliferous, is Dikra Gems.  They have an amazing selection of almost any stone that you might want and can also work with you … Read More...

Fall Activities

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I am loving this idea by My Sweet and Simple Lifefall_2 Basically, you make a paper tree with fall leaves that each contain a fun fall activity to do that day on the flip side.   Every day, your child chooses the…