Cross Stitch a Masterpiece with DMC

I was looking through the free cross stitch patterns at DMC the other day (always a worth use of time because they’ve got some great stuff!) and I came across  this set of patterns that are tiny representations of famous … Read More...

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AITA for Charging More for Handmade Items Than Big-Box Stores?

Dear Crafty Readers,

“I sell handmade sewing items — mostly simple, practical things. Tote bags, pouches, table runners. Nothing fancy or complicated, but well made and thoughtfully finished.

Lately, I’ve started charging what I believe is a fair price. Enough

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Designer Spotlight: The Fresh Cross Stitch

The Fresh Cross Stitch shop is fresh in the way that a spring day is fresh, with pastel colors and happy designs. Let’s take a closer look at this sweet cross stitch pattern shop based in Spain. 

The shop has … Read More...

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Tony Bracegirdle obituary

My father, Tony Bracegirdle, who has died aged 83, was a successful amateur rose grower and exhibitor. He won the Royal National Rose Society open championship in 1996 and 17 more times over the next 20 years.

His love of roses began in 1965 when he saw “Ena Harkness” in bloom in the garden of his new wife’s childhood home. He said it was the most beautiful thing he had seen, and from that moment wanted to be a rose grower.

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Cross Stitch a Sampler Full of Scissors

As cross stitchers, we have lots of essential tools, including our thread and fabric, but one of the things none of us can live without is our scissors. 

I have scissors of all sizes all over the house, from large … Read More...

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Free Wet Felting Tutorial: How to Make a Felted Catch-All Bowl

If you’ve ever wanted to create something beautiful and functional with wool, this soft, rounded catch-all bowl is the perfect project. Using the wet felting resist method, you’ll learn how to sculpt natural fibers into a bowl that’s sturdy enough … Read More...

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How to Make French Knots, or What to Do Instead

I happen to really like French knots. I think they’re fun to make and I’ve written a lot about how to make French knots, how they look different depending on how many strands of thread you use and how many … Read More...

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