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Where do you buy fabric (economically, by the yard)? 20 Sparkly Apr 1 May 11 3 927

Joanns' closing update; most Fabric was 60%, 20% additional today only brought it down to 80% 3 Demovictory9 Apr 7 Apr 28 4 566

I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet 9 chowmama Apr 27 Apr 28 5 698

anyone want a great source for wool yarn? 3 mopinko Apr 24 Apr 24 7 555

My son shared this with me, and I found it fascinating! 1 HeartsCanHope Apr 18 Apr 18 3 687

If you got the money and feel like supporting a Canadian company, the Jessem Sword T-Square is way cool 0 PurgedVoter Apr 4 Apr 4 5 517

Has anyone else watched any of these Mystery Vintage Crochet videos by Just Vintage Crochet? 2 HeartsCanHope Mar 30 Mar 31 3 545

For those shopping Joanns closing sales: thread and yarn mostly gone 4 Demovictory9 Mar 17 Mar 17 4 535

Just a quick complaint about a new knitting project... 4 electric_blue68 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 836

Anyone into diamond art? I finished my first. 18 LakeArenal Feb 2022 Feb 2025 16 4003

Just a sample of the gifts I made for Christmas 5 MissMillie Jan 2025 Jan 2025 14 953

Joann files for bankruptcy for second time within a year, seeks to sell all assets 9 BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 2073

Who is your favorite crochet expert on You Tube? 4 yellowdogintexas Apr 2022 Jan 2025 2 3073

Two years ago I started a tradition 24 drmeow Oct 2024 Jan 2025 53 2836

Crochet on a magic ring 4 Beatlelvr Jan 2025 Jan 2025 2 1078

Delivered this wedding gift last week 10 MissMillie Dec 2024 Dec 2024 21 1280

Made this for my granddaughter 10 MissMillie Apr 2024 Dec 2024 37 2728

Holiday Dress for Baby - suggestions for small adornments? 14 Sparkly Nov 2024 Nov 2024 3 1409

Fabric for a costume 9 Sparkly Sep 2024 Nov 2024 1 1776

Considering a new sewing machine/ recommendations appreciated. 13 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 Nov 2024 5 2098

Hand embroidery pattern printing 5 Sparkly Oct 2024 Oct 2024 4 1109

Making my own cross stitch pattern? 5 happybird Mar 2024 Sep 2024 1 1867

I'd like to share some painting projects my wife and I made... is it 5 FirstLight Sep 2024 Sep 2024 7 1293

My latest fused glass piece 39 drmeow Jan 2024 Sep 2024 71 4564

People often ask if they can pay me to crochet a blanket for them 10 MissMillie Jul 2024 Aug 2024 26 1652

anybody who does STAINED GLASS crafts, there is a sale w/ stained glass, etc 4 pansypoo53219 May 2023 Jun 2024 0 5097

What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? 36 dem in texas May 2022 Jun 2024 6 14664

howdi. 2 AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 Jun 2024 4 1259

New to Sewing -- have a dozen questions... 33 GreatGazoo Jan 2016 Apr 2024 3 13132

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is trying something new to introduce kids 1 elleng Sep 2023 Mar 2024 2 2914

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Here's some of my jewelry projects 13 dem in texas Oct 2020 Mar 2024 21 5480

Just learned about a competition called, "World of Wearable Art". . . 3 Collimator Oct 2023 Mar 2024 6 3342

Leggings aren't going according to plan 2 chowmama Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 2194

if you are a wood worker, tool collector/ drool over treen, poke me. fans too. 8 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Jan 2024 0 3711

Wisconsin pair found dead were electrocuted using dangerous art technique, officials say 7 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 Jan 2024 10 7142

Made slippers for my granddaughter 6 MissMillie Jan 2024 Jan 2024 17 2074

I'm just finishing my last PTO for the year 5 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 2941

I swear, stuff is wearing out faster than I can replace it. And I hate the internet. 2 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 6 4106

Is anyone noticing a shortage of yarn? 19 wryter2000 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 4936

Re-inventing the wheel again 11 chowmama Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 3034

if you are a woodworker, collect tools, poke me. 4 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 2504

if you do stained glass, steampunk, poke me. any need colored phone wires? 2 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 3185

Do they still recycle wool? Like from blankets, sweaters. In the USA? 3 bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 3342

Quilting and Crochet 16 seaglass Jan 2020 Oct 2023 8 6709

The serger crapped out, and I'm pissed 4 chowmama Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 4150

83yo knitter makes sweaters for movie 4 KarenS Mar 2023 Sep 2023 12 3153

HALLOWEEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gonna start making stuff. 3 Trueblue1968 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 14 2850

Gods help me, I've commited serger 10 chowmama May 2023 Aug 2023 15 3633

Did any of you know Vice President Harris is a crocheter? 13 yellowdogintexas Apr 2021 Jul 2023 25 11107

Does anyone wo any crafts with polymer clay? 11 debm55 Apr 2023 Jun 2023 1 4791

I've finally finished a roadblock 9 chowmama Jun 2023 Jun 2023 12 3049

alert for anybody who uses stained glass there is a sale w/ glass, cutters, irons etc 0 pansypoo53219 May 2023 May 2023 1 3278

How knitters are making their favorite garments from pop culture - Doctor Who, Outlander, Star Wars 6 seaglass Feb 2021 May 2023 7 11705

Does anyone do Tunisian crochet, aka afghan stitch? 13 wryter2000 May 2023 May 2023 0 4423

A string game with most or all fingers? 11 Tetrachloride Nov 2021 Feb 2023 1 4462

I have recently developed a passion for woodworking 12 NavyDem Apr 2022 Feb 2023 9 6773

I really need to get moving. 2 chowmama Jan 2023 Feb 2023 12 2499

Would any of you wonderful folks have a crochet pattern for a hat? 5 MissMillie Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 5017

Would anyone like a free membership at Craftsy.com? I have a free membership associated with my r/o 2 SoBlueInFL Nov 2022 Nov 2022 1 4979

A blanket apology to the Singer owners and their machines... 33 politicat May 2017 Nov 2022 11 13666

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Ukrainian scientist/artist Antonina Kuznetsova (from Kherson) & her Irish Lace 4 Ilsa Mar 2022 Nov 2022 2 4563

Looking for some hints for crafts for family member with a hand tremor 10 Grasswire2 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 4 5652

I don't think I ever posted my granddaughter enjoying her birthday blanket 16 MissMillie Sep 2022 Sep 2022 70 5696

Here's the last quilt I made. It's unique in that the kimonos are 44 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 152 12061

Here's 3 of my cat potholders. I gave away a tiger striped 7 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 28 4967

Here's my latest. It's a pillow for my porch swing. 26 sinkingfeeling Jun 2022 Jul 2022 87 6534

I finally finished my first necklace. 5 Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 2950

Look what I got in the mail! 8 Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 May 2022 10 5082

Is this a good jewelry starter kit? Found on Amazon. 8 Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 May 2022 1 5247

I'm just here looking for jewelry ideas. 13 Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 May 2022 1 3149

my Sunday school class is making a quilt for our senior minister as a retirement gift 5 yellowdogintexas Apr 2022 Apr 2022 7 4408

Lily's Christmas/Birthday blanket 13 MissMillie Feb 2022 Mar 2022 14 2400

Working on a baby blanket for a shower on Nov 13. 8 yellowdogintexas Oct 2021 Mar 2022 6 4560

Are there any knitters/crocheters out there looking for a way to utilize 6 Arkansas Granny Feb 2022 Feb 2022 11 4451

Trying to find out what material was used here to create this texture 15 ehrnst Jun 2019 Feb 2022 0 5891

Olive Green Art Nouveau Necklace and Earrings Set, featuring Genuine Vintage Brass Filigree 6 hippywife Jan 2022 Feb 2022 11 4177

Started a new blanket--this one for my granddaughter 18 MissMillie Dec 2021 Feb 2022 14 4133

After eight centuries of Murano glassmaking, a gas crisis is threatening its future 3 iemanja Feb 2022 Feb 2022 10 4531

Getting ready to work with this rare and exceptional piece. 20 hippywife Feb 2022 Feb 2022 11 3517

Antique Brass Drawer Pull Choker Necklace Set with Vintage Czech Glass Cabochon 14 hippywife Feb 2022 Feb 2022 9 3898

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