Forum: Hobbies & Crafts

Ok I think all us crafty damsels need a thread to show off our achievements . So lets post lots of pictures here this year :grin: I hope to...

I'll pay of course :nod: Basically, i want to convert one of my usual bras into a breastfeeding bra. I have found fairly simple instructions...

I love the Amy Karol blog Angry Chicken, I like that its a mix of crafts, cooking, kids stuff, books etc. Is there anything else similar out there? I...

What's yours? So I knit and crochet (and Damsel :wink:) but they're kind of mainstream hobbies. But I've just started spinning yarn on a...

MiL knitted me a lovely chunky (non itchy) scarf last year and I :lurve: it but it sheds on my clothes :cry: worse obviously on dark colours as it's...

Hi all, I am selling stuff as part of my Damsels moneysaving efforts. I bought a cuttlebug and have literally used it a handful of times I wish...

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Help! I am finding myself attracted to this beauty (the machine not the person :lol: ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTX8cfHXH2E but I...

I'm really really wanting to knit a jumper for DS2 but all the patterns I am finding involve having to knit parts on to other parts and I'm finding...

I've just bought a book and a hook:grin: Thought I'd give it a try. Any tips/tricks? I've always wanted to make a blanket. Hopefully if I get the...

This is a basket I made for my friend when she was pg with her son Nappy Cake without wrapping made for my neice

Can you buy strips of sequins? As opposed to individual sequins, I mean. And - does anyone know of a website that gives tutorials? I've searched...

My Mum is off to Albania as a volunteer to work with deprived children at a summer camp. She has been asked to run craft activities for 8-12 year old...

im needing to buy bits for christening invitations i have a vision but cant find supplies i want cream or silver mesh to put into apenture...

Just back from the Llangollen Eisteddfod and the choir I sing with (The White Rosettes) won our class with a score of 92/100!! This took us...

So I have TWO outfits to make before tomorrow in the theme of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and I have no clue where to start. Hobbycraft I suspect. ...

I'm sure I've asked this in the past but I can't find the thread! Anyone got any recommendations? Thanks :grin:

I want to do a Home Sweet Home type embroidery for my friends for Christmas but am looking for something quite modern and quirky rather than a...

Been thinking about starting this for a while, would anyone like to join in with a thread for scrapbookers? I know there's a few of us damsels like...

In the last few weeks I've got my crafting mojo back and have got back to yarn dyeing with a vengence. So much so, that my friend is now stocking my...

I :lurve: the idea of making a quilt out of A's baby clothes and things she's worn over the last few years that have sentimental value - ie dresses...

What is the best thing to stick ribbon onto card, so it will stay on and not fall off. ribbon is 6mm width I'm making my table plan for the...

I want to make a t-shirt for fathers day with a drawing L has done. I got the A4 transfers and I know I need to print the image on to the sheet then...

I think this board seems to be lacking one of these threads :wink: I love browsing for craft stuff just as much as making things so thought I'd...

I wasn't sure whether to put this here or in Fashion, but I know there are a lot of talented sewing types in here, so thought I'd risk it. :tongue: ...

Just had my lets knit mag and they are doing a special offer for a knitting book. www.shop4online.co.uk/COOLKNIT. 25 stunning designs for...

Odd request I know :lol: I am making cupcake washcloths and need 10 small cherries. I'll pay you whatever, I'm desperate :flowers:

Its lavender hearts for my free gifts :grin: Do I stuff them completely with lavender or do I mix it with something like sawdust or summat?...

Where do you keep your crafty stuff? I have to put him away when not in use as we don't have room to leave it out. It's all over the place though, I...

I got a little tired of knitted big things so thought I would downsize a little, well to 5 inch dolls clothes. OMG these little dolls look so sweet I...