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Where do you buy fabric (economically, by the yard)? 20 Sparkly Apr 1 May 11 3 944

Joanns' closing update; most Fabric was 60%, 20% additional today only brought it down to 80% 3 Demovictory9 Apr 7 Apr 28 4 573

I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet 9 chowmama Apr 27 Apr 28 5 719

anyone want a great source for wool yarn? 3 mopinko Apr 24 Apr 24 7 567

My son shared this with me, and I found it fascinating! 1 HeartsCanHope Apr 18 Apr 18 3 695

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 5 521

Has anyone else watched any of these Mystery Vintage Crochet videos by Just Vintage Crochet? 2 HeartsCanHope Mar 30 Mar 31 3 559

For those shopping Joanns closing sales: thread and yarn mostly gone 4 Demovictory9 Mar 17 Mar 17 4 550

Just a quick complaint about a new knitting project... 4 electric_blue68 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 846

Anyone into diamond art? I finished my first. 18 LakeArenal Feb 2022 Feb 2025 16 4038

Just a sample of the gifts I made for Christmas 5 MissMillie Jan 2025 Jan 2025 14 963

Joann files for bankruptcy for second time within a year, seeks to sell all assets 9 BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 2087

Who is your favorite crochet expert on You Tube? 4 yellowdogintexas Apr 2022 Jan 2025 2 3084

Two years ago I started a tradition 24 drmeow Oct 2024 Jan 2025 53 2857

Crochet on a magic ring 4 Beatlelvr Jan 2025 Jan 2025 2 1088

Delivered this wedding gift last week 10 MissMillie Dec 2024 Dec 2024 21 1294

Made this for my granddaughter 10 MissMillie Apr 2024 Dec 2024 37 2747

Holiday Dress for Baby - suggestions for small adornments? 14 Sparkly Nov 2024 Nov 2024 3 1425

Fabric for a costume 9 Sparkly Sep 2024 Nov 2024 1 1790

Considering a new sewing machine/ recommendations appreciated. 13 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 Nov 2024 5 2116

Hand embroidery pattern printing 5 Sparkly Oct 2024 Oct 2024 4 1121

Making my own cross stitch pattern? 5 happybird Mar 2024 Sep 2024 1 1882

I'd like to share some painting projects my wife and I made... is it 5 FirstLight Sep 2024 Sep 2024 7 1305

My latest fused glass piece 39 drmeow Jan 2024 Sep 2024 71 4640

People often ask if they can pay me to crochet a blanket for them 10 MissMillie Jul 2024 Aug 2024 26 1676

anybody who does STAINED GLASS crafts, there is a sale w/ stained glass, etc 4 pansypoo53219 May 2023 Jun 2024 0 5105

What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? 36 dem in texas May 2022 Jun 2024 6 14688

howdi. 2 AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 Jun 2024 4 1269

New to Sewing -- have a dozen questions... 33 GreatGazoo Jan 2016 Apr 2024 3 13161

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is trying something new to introduce kids 1 elleng Sep 2023 Mar 2024 2 2925

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Here's some of my jewelry projects 13 dem in texas Oct 2020 Mar 2024 21 5494

Just learned about a competition called, "World of Wearable Art". . . 3 Collimator Oct 2023 Mar 2024 6 3356

Leggings aren't going according to plan 2 chowmama Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 2205

if you are a wood worker, tool collector/ drool over treen, poke me. fans too. 8 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Jan 2024 0 3729

Wisconsin pair found dead were electrocuted using dangerous art technique, officials say 7 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 Jan 2024 10 7152

Made slippers for my granddaughter 6 MissMillie Jan 2024 Jan 2024 17 2095

I'm just finishing my last PTO for the year 5 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 2954

I swear, stuff is wearing out faster than I can replace it. And I hate the internet. 2 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 6 4117

Is anyone noticing a shortage of yarn? 19 wryter2000 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 4955

Re-inventing the wheel again 11 chowmama Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 3058

if you are a woodworker, collect tools, poke me. 4 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 2515

if you do stained glass, steampunk, poke me. any need colored phone wires? 2 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 3196

Do they still recycle wool? Like from blankets, sweaters. In the USA? 3 bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 3357

Quilting and Crochet 16 seaglass Jan 2020 Oct 2023 8 6723

The serger crapped out, and I'm pissed 4 chowmama Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 4166

83yo knitter makes sweaters for movie 4 KarenS Mar 2023 Sep 2023 12 3164

HALLOWEEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gonna start making stuff. 3 Trueblue1968 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 14 2861

Gods help me, I've commited serger 10 chowmama May 2023 Aug 2023 15 3651

Did any of you know Vice President Harris is a crocheter? 13 yellowdogintexas Apr 2021 Jul 2023 25 11132

Does anyone wo any crafts with polymer clay? 11 debm55 Apr 2023 Jun 2023 1 4800

I've finally finished a roadblock 9 chowmama Jun 2023 Jun 2023 12 3067

alert for anybody who uses stained glass there is a sale w/ glass, cutters, irons etc 0 pansypoo53219 May 2023 May 2023 1 3288

How knitters are making their favorite garments from pop culture - Doctor Who, Outlander, Star Wars 6 seaglass Feb 2021 May 2023 7 11722

Does anyone do Tunisian crochet, aka afghan stitch? 13 wryter2000 May 2023 May 2023 0 4436

A string game with most or all fingers? 11 Tetrachloride Nov 2021 Feb 2023 1 4472

I have recently developed a passion for woodworking 12 NavyDem Apr 2022 Feb 2023 9 6799

I really need to get moving. 2 chowmama Jan 2023 Feb 2023 12 2506

Would any of you wonderful folks have a crochet pattern for a hat? 5 MissMillie Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 5033

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 4984

A blanket apology to the Singer owners and their machines... 33 politicat May 2017 Nov 2022 11 13684

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Ukrainian scientist/artist Antonina Kuznetsova (from Kherson) & her Irish Lace 4 Ilsa Mar 2022 Nov 2022 2 4572

Looking for some hints for crafts for family member with a hand tremor 10 Grasswire2 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 4 5673

I don't think I ever posted my granddaughter enjoying her birthday blanket 16 MissMillie Sep 2022 Sep 2022 70 5707

Here's the last quilt I made. It's unique in that the kimonos are 44 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 152 12094

Here's 3 of my cat potholders. I gave away a tiger striped 7 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 28 4979

Here's my latest. It's a pillow for my porch swing. 26 sinkingfeeling Jun 2022 Jul 2022 87 6556

I finally finished my first necklace. 5 Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 2967

Look what I got in the mail! 8 Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 May 2022 10 5102

Is this a good jewelry starter kit? Found on Amazon. 8 Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 May 2022 1 5256

I'm just here looking for jewelry ideas. 13 Lady Freedom Returns May 2022 May 2022 1 3165

my Sunday school class is making a quilt for our senior minister as a retirement gift 5 yellowdogintexas Apr 2022 Apr 2022 7 4422

Lily's Christmas/Birthday blanket 13 MissMillie Feb 2022 Mar 2022 14 2407

Working on a baby blanket for a shower on Nov 13. 8 yellowdogintexas Oct 2021 Mar 2022 6 4571

Are there any knitters/crocheters out there looking for a way to utilize 6 Arkansas Granny Feb 2022 Feb 2022 11 4461

Trying to find out what material was used here to create this texture 15 ehrnst Jun 2019 Feb 2022 0 5918

Olive Green Art Nouveau Necklace and Earrings Set, featuring Genuine Vintage Brass Filigree 6 hippywife Jan 2022 Feb 2022 11 4187

Started a new blanket--this one for my granddaughter 18 MissMillie Dec 2021 Feb 2022 14 4151

After eight centuries of Murano glassmaking, a gas crisis is threatening its future 3 iemanja Feb 2022 Feb 2022 10 4539

Getting ready to work with this rare and exceptional piece. 20 hippywife Feb 2022 Feb 2022 11 3533

Antique Brass Drawer Pull Choker Necklace Set with Vintage Czech Glass Cabochon 14 hippywife Feb 2022 Feb 2022 9 3915

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