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How To Get Grid Size For Stitch Fiddle?I am trying to use stitch fiddle and it comes to a section where you have to put in the grid size. How would I do it with this image? Any help you can give me would be appreciated.

 

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Using a Deluxe Easy Bow Maker?I have the Easy Bow Maker and I love it, however, I have recently purchased the Deluxe Easy Bow maker at a thrift store and I do not know what the small dowel rod is for. Can anyone help me out?

 

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Finding Yarn Donations for Charity Projects?I would like to know how to get yarn donated. I am making prayer shawls for cancer patients, please help me with this project to help others.

 

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Leewards Beaded Christmas Ornaments?Does anyone have the pattern for Leewards musical Christmas palace?

 

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Identify Vintage Thread from Lee Ward?I have 6 cones of Lee Ward #13 1204, size 5, 1/5 lb. It is shiny twisted thread, each cone weighs 3.8 oz. I think it is very old. What was it called? and how many yards on a cone?

 

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Craft Project Ideas?I'm doing a project with paper, glue, sand, broom sticks, and CDs. What can I do with it? The project is due 20th of August.

 

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Starfish Glue?What kind of glue would I use to glue a starfish from the sea against a sequin reinforced backdrop?

 

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Topsy Turvey Norwegian Nellie Pattern?Does anyone have the Norwegian Nellie Topsy Turvey Doll Pattern that they can share with me? Thank you!

 

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Adding Loops To Broom Handle Duster?Is there a tutorial for adding loops to broom handle duster? Thanks.

 

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E Z Rose Maker?Can anyone tell me the length of the dowel in the center of the EZ Rose and Flower Maker? I bought one at a yard sale and that part is missing. I was just going to use a wooden dowel but I want it to be the right size. Also how far down does the slit in the dowel go?

 

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EZ Rose and Flower Maker?I purchased the E.Z Rose and flower maker from TV shop in 1995. I have lost my instructions. Would anyone have the instructions they would like to email me?

 

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Using a Serenity Loom?I badly need simple understandable instructions on using this beautiful loom. I bought it 5 years ago and have never been able to use it. The included instructions are a joke. Would really like to use it now that I have a new grandson.

 

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What to use when gluing real sea shells to a painting?What do I use to glue on seashells to a painting? I need them to stay on the painting which would be on canvas? I have asked people and some said tacky glue others said craft glue and others said to use silicon chalk. Please help!

 

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Suggestions for Library Crafts?I work part-time at a local library and I love it. One of my jobs is to teach an Adult Craft Class once a month. I was doing okay, mostly, until we closed to the public for Covid19. I now have to do my crafts via videos.

 

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Using Sushi Rice as Filling?Does anyone know if it is okay to use sushi rice for hand warmers/heat packs? I've tried the jasmine rice and it was divine, but I have this sushi rice that's been sitting around and I wanted to know if I can use this for my heat packs too. My logic is that sushi rice has more moisture then regular jasmine rice therefore lasting longer.

 

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Marker That Won't Wash Off HTV?Anyone know what I can use on a sweater's HTV adhesive strip that won't wash off ie: permanent marker, fashion marker? I want to write across it but worry it will just come off in the washer/dryer. TIA!

 

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Cotton Batting Instead of Needle Punched Insulated Batting in Pot Holders?Your posts say you can use most anything to sandwich between the potholders, but I find old flat blankets or fleece at the thrift store work well. You can even use old clothes, the possibilities are endless! So up to what temperature can one pot holder with these alternate fabrics take?

 

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Using Handy Stitch For Hemming?Does anyone happen to know of any links or personally have any videos of how to hem dresses shorts, etc, with the Mini Portable Handy Stitch Sewer. If there's a step by step video for beginners, that would be AMAZING.

 

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Best Glue for Sea Shell Critters and CraftsI want to make shell figurines. What is the best glue to ensure the shells stick to each other permanently and the figurine is durable. I would like a clear glue and one that doesn't bubble or spread out excessively. I will also be attaching beads that are strung on wire to some of the projects. The shells I will be using are ones I collected from the beach.

 

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Attaching Sea Shells to Fishing Net?I want to attach seashells to a fishing net to hang on my privacy fence. I thought about drilling a hole and tying them, but I am afraid of cracking the shells. Then I thought about glueing. But I would need a glue that could withstand temperature changes. It feels like over 100F in summer and some 32F in winter. There is also a lot of rain and possible tropical force winds.

 

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Finding Fabric Donations for Making Facial Masks?I have a wonderful seeing machine, and am willing to sew masks to donate, but I really need supplies. I don't have the money to buy fabric and unable to get out due to foot surgery. Any suggestions on finding donations would be appreciated!

 

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Best Glue for Attaching Seashells to Velvet?What is the best adhesive to use on seashells to make it adhere to velvet fabric? This will be framed and hang on a wall.

 

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Glueing Sheet Music to Windows?I am trying to glue sheet music to a window, but it seems no matter what glue I use you can see it when looking at it from the front. I have used mod podge matte and other things.

 

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Preventing Rice Weevils in Stored Craft Rice?I use to make heating pads a lot, but stopped for about two years. I just opened my box that had a half used jumbo bag of rice that I use only for heat pads, and of course it had the little rice bugs. It got me thinking and now my question is how do I store a jumbo bag of rice for crafts without getting bugs? It was in a new sealed tight container.

 

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Best Glue for Attaching Seashells to Wood for Outdoor Decor?A hot glue gun works good when applying seashells to plywood, but if you live in the hot south, you can't use it on anything outside during the summer months because the sun gets the glue hot enough to loosen its hold and, one by one, the shells begin to fall off. What type of adhesive should I use on outdoor decor?

 

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Pricing Handmade Decor Items?This is just a small percentage of the things I make. Pricing is a problem for me.

 

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Best Glue for Making a Seashell Necklace?I found a seashell that is the shape of a heart and I would like to turn it into a necklace. I am wondering what kind of adhesive I should use to attach it to the chain?

 

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Crafts Using Lace Paper?What projects are lace paper used for?

 

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Donating Paper Crafting Materials in the UK?I have an incredible amount of paper crafting materials, ranging from stamps both wooden and acrylic, ink blocks, embellishments, actual cards and envelopes, paper plain and patterned both 12" and smaller for scrapping and card making. I no longer craft to the same extent and would like to donate to a worthwhile cause.

 

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Sealing a Wooden Box with Deco Foil?Does anyone know if I put Deco foil on a wood box, could I seal it?

 

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Craft and Activity Ideas for a Person with One Hand?I need ideas for crafts and activities for a one handed lady that lives at home.

 

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Best Glue for Making an Oyster Shell Wreath?I am running a booth at a children's gift making workshop this weekend and am planning/hoping to make a very simple oyster shell wreath. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good glue/adhesive that is quick drying? We'll have about 20-25 kids over a 2 hour period so time is a huge factor.

 

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Making a Reversible Tissue Box Cover?Can you make the tissue box cover reversible?

 

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Protecting Work Surface When Using Gorilla Glue?I am working on a project that requires pouring lots of clear glue. It then lays flat until the glue dries. What disposable material can I lay under the project to protect my table, but that won't stick to the project. The glue could dissolve plastic, like plastic wrap. I don't want my project stuck to a surface or bits of material stuck to it. I'm using clear Gorilla glue and real candy canes.

 

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Yarn Wrapped Balloon Crafts?When using yarn to cover a balloon do you soak the yarn in the paste mix thoroughly then wrap around the balloon til the design is made?

 

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Best Glue to Adhere Sea Shells to Fabric?I have a shadow box that I want to glue shells onto. The backing of the shadow box is a thin material. Gorilla glue did not hold the shells. What kind of glue would be best for gluing the shells to this material?

 

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Carved Rock Identification?A friend of mine found this carved rock in Shannon County, Missouri and would like to know if it is an artifact or ? I am including a few images photographed from different angles - front, side and back.

 

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Temporary Glue for Glass Centerpiece?I am doing a wedding centrepiece with a wine glass, cylinder vases, and a mirror. What adhesives can I use? I want non permanent glue, I would like to take them apart and use the vases and wine glass for another project.

 

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Best Glue for Outdoor Seashell Wreaths?I want to make several outdoor wreaths using various seashells. What is best glue to use for seashells that will withstand high heat and humidity?

 

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Rehydrating Dried Out Acrylic Craft Paint?I have about 50 bottles of acrylic paint, all different colors, that I have not used for several years. Some have just about dried up and in some the paint has gotten thick. Any suggestions on what I can add to make them useable again?

 

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Donating Needlepoint Canvases?Where can I donate needlepoint canvases?

 

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Cleaning Plaster Ceramics Molds?I just purchased over 45 ceramics molds. They were in a dirty basement and are covered in dust. Is it OK to rinse them in water to get the dust off? Use a brush or just my hand? They are vintage pieces, most dated 1960s and 1970s.

 

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Temporary Glue for Glass to Glass and Plastic?I need a secure glue to temporarily bond glass to plastic and glass to glass. I am making a tiered serving tray.

 

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Using E6000 to Attach Rhinestones to Drinking Glasses?If I use E6000 to adhere rhinestones to drinking glasses, are those glasses safe to use? And is the glass dishwasher safe?

 

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Painting on a Shovel Head Getting Dull?This shovel is hand painted with a cow on it (see image). I bought it in 1990. Now I need to know how to restore the luster; it is dull looking! I have tried cooking oil, but that didn't work as I keep it on the porch and dirt and dog hair stick to it! Any recommendations?

 

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Best Glue for Attaching Sea Shells to Glass?What glue is best for attaching shells to glass?

 

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Craft Ideas for Vintage Porcelain Inserts for Ball Zinc Canning Jar Lids?I have inherited the white porcelain inserts for vintage ball zinc Mason canning jar lids. Does anyone have any craft ideas for the porcelain lid inserts?

 

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Best Adhesive for Glueing Shells to Metal?What's the best adhesive to use for attaching seashells to a metal chandelier frame? Any good DIY instruction videos to recommend for a project like this?

 

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Buying Unpainted Pecan Resin Figurines?I am trying to find various small pecan resin figurines to paint. Does anyone know where I can find them to purchase online ?

 

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Crafting Ideas for Working With the Homeless?I work with a ministry that has a resource center for the homeless in our city. At this place, the homeless can get information on resources available to them, receive mail, get a snack, fellowship with each other, take part in art therapy, anger management, or other classes, etc. I was asked to do crafts with them once a month.

 

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Darkening Gray Acrylic Craft Paint?I have gray craft paint I would like to make black. Will hair color work for this?

 

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Selling Craft Supplies?I have a huge amount of crafts supplies for all holidays and occasions. I am moving out of state, and can not pack all of it. Any idea how to sell it/post it for sale?

 

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Best Yarn Weight to Use for Making a Pom Pom Blanket?What wool or yarn size can you use for making pom pom blankets? For example, dk, 4ply, or chunky. I will be using a loom.

 

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Selling Handmade Braided Rugs?What price should I sell my rugs for? They are made of cotton material. They are 28" x 47".

 

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Weatherproof Adhesive for Glueing Seashells to Wood?What adhesive is best to use for securing sea shells to a board that stands up against the weather? Also, can the project then be sealed with polyurethane or something?

 

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Acrylic Water Made from a Kit Not Hardening?I made a few glasses using this kit from Walmart. It says it will take 24 to 48 hours to harden. Well it's been 3 weeks now and there are still some watery areas in the glass. This is for a wedding in 3 weeks. What can I do? It's sticky to the touch.

 

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Finding Blades for a Dexter Wool Cutter?Where can I find extra blades for my Dexter's wool cutter? In the directions it says to obtain extra blades from Leeward and I know they went out of business.

 

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Selling Crafts Using Licensed Fabric?I've read the replies to this question, but wonder if anyone has reviewed 'the first sale doctrine' information?

 

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Craft Ideas for Using Dental Dam Rubbers?I have several unused dental dam rubbers and I am wondering if anyone knows of any crafts using them?

 

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Finding Free Yarn?I'd like to know how I can get free yarn. I'm on disability and have no blankets. The only thing I can do is to make it myself. I'd love to have free yarn so I can stay warm this winter.

 

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Gluing Sand and Shells Inside a Glass Bottle?I am placing a small amount of sand and a few sea shells in a wine bottle. What is the best adhesive to use to keep it all in place?

 

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Craft Ideas for a Teen with Cerebral Palsy?I have a 15 year old grandson with cerebral palsy. He only has the use of one arm. He very much wants to build or make something that he can put in his room when he is done with it. I really want to be able to give him something for Christmas that would meet what he wants.

 

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Choosing the Right Glue for a Craft Project?I need to adhere a glass fishbowl to a painted terra cotta pot. What glue is best and do I have to lightly sand before I glue them together? I also used some waterproof sealant to adhere glass beads to the pot, but didn't lightly sand first will that be alright?

 

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How Can I Get Fabric Donations?I am working on a craft for animal shelters by making fleece blankets for the animals. But I am in need of fabric and I do not know who would be willing to donate fabric so I need some ideas. I am located in Lima, OH. I need your help. Who do you think would donate fleece fabric?

 

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Painting Plastic Knives for an Art Project?I have so many unused plastic knives. I want to turn them into an art project, but need to paint them. Will acrylic paint work? Can I just paint them directly without doing anything special to the plastic knives?

 

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Selling Doll Making Equipment?My wife just recently died and she was a porcelain doll maker. As a result I have may wigs, shoes, eyes, and tools. How do I get these lists of articles out to doll makers?

 

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Polymer Clay Crumbly?What would cause homemade polymer clay that has air dried to crumble when putting a bracelet?

 

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Using Old Inkjet Printer Ink for Crafts?Can you make craft inks from old inkjet printer ink cartridges? You can take apart old felt tip pens and put the ink bit in rubbing alcohol to make your own alcohol inks. Can you do the same with printer ink, or does it need a different solvent?

 

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Using Mod Podge on Play-Doh?I made a play dough pendant and covered it with gloss mod podge. When it's completely dry, is it safe to put in the oven to harden the dough, or do I need to do that process before covering it with mod podge?

 

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Protecting a Painted Denim Jacket?I painted a jean jacket using plain acrylic paints. However, I want to wear it out without it getting wrecked (by rain, or cracking, etc.). Is there something I can spray on top of it or any idea of what I can do?

 

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Donating Used Greeting Cards?I have some really pretty used Christmas cards, birthday cards, and other greeting cards. I hate to throw them away, if I tear off the written part and just save the front of the card is there anywhere I can send them to be used for crafts. etc.?

 

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Best Glue for Sticking Shells to a Canvas?I have a picture I want to make by gluing decorative sand and shells to a canvas. What glue is best to use?

 

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Rethreading a Crown Royal Bag?How do I re-thread a Crown Royal bag with the yellow string at the top?

 

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Choosing the Best Glue for a Craft Project?I have two great Styrofoam torso mannequins I want to turn into art pieces. My vision is cover them collage style with colored tissue and embellish with gems, beads, and found objects. What adhesive is best to use for tissue? What adhesives can I use for the embellishments?

 

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Gluing Quartz Glass to Quartz Glass?I need to put two pieces of quartz glass together, but they have to withstand heat.

 

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Best Craft Glue to Create a Water Effect?I am looking for a glue that can be used with sea glass and shells to glue into a picture frame with glass that will give it a water effect when it is dry. Can you help and let me know what people are using to give it that water effect?

 

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Best Glue for Sticking Custom Labels on Plastic Bottles?What is the best glue to stick paper labels to some plastic bottles? I made some ginger beer and some custom labels. I need labels that I can get to stay on the bottles. Second to this, they need to have some flex in the adhesion as the bottles expand slightly as it carbonates.

 

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Removing a Kenmore Sewing Machine from Its Cabinet?Are Kenmore sewing machines easy to remove from the sewing desk it comes with? I want to purchase a used sewing table/cabinet that has a Kenmore machine in it, but I have my own, well working Kenmore machine I want to use with the used table. I haven't purchased the table yet.

 

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Making a Trivet for Hot Dishes from a Puzzle?Can a finished puzzle be used as a hot mat for hot dishes being served at dinner?

 

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Best Markers for Decorating a Car Flag?What type of markers should I use to decorate a car flag? One is polyester. One is nylon.

 

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Crafting with Crown Royal Bags?I cut up my Crown Royal bags and forgot to wash them first. Will it be okay to sew them together or should I wash them first?

 

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Crochet or Cross Stitch Using One Hand?I've had a stroke and am paralyzed on my left side so I have given up crocheting, and cross stitching. Anyone have ideas to do either in an adaptable way?

 

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Drilling a Slot Into a Glass Block?How do I make a slot in the top of a glass block to make a bank. And how do you smooth the edges after drilling?

 

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Making Disney Figurine Wine Glasses?Does anyone know what type of glue to use to glue Disney figures onto the bottom of the wine glass? I've tried a heat gun and superglue maybe I wasn't holding it long enough.

 

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Altering a Duvet?We have the familiar bedding problem of one being too hot whilst the other is too cold. Duvets never come in low-enough Tog ratings for my partner. I want to alter a duvet to fit only my side of the bed without overhang; any advice please?

 

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Pattern for Making Chip Bag Boxing Gloves?I'm trying to find the pattern on how to make boxing gloves out of chip bags. Can anyone help me with that?

 

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Removing Paper Backing and Glue from Fabric Samples?How do I get the glue and card off the back of fabric samples?

 

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Using a Generic Brother SE425 Memory Card?Has anyone tried a generic memory card for their Brother SE425 sewing machine? What is the best kind that will work?

 

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Using a Maker Original Embroidery Machine?Does anyone know about the Maker Original MK3700 embroidery machine and how it works? I have had it for week and had just endless problems to get it going.

 

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Selling Porcelain Doll Making Supplies?My neighbor has many boxes containing porcelain dolls, wigs, clothes, etc. that his wife made. There are molds also. His wife actually made them for years. He needs to get rid of all of it. We do not want to just throw the supplies away. Is there a market for these things?

 

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Finding Free Yarn?I love to crochet and am on a limited income. How can I get free yarn?

 

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Using Decoupage Glue to Attach Jewelry to Glass?I'm doing a art project. I'd like to use decoupage glue to glue down a bunch of jewelry in a picture frame. If I were to pour the decoupage into the frame in layers, let it dry, and reapply layers until I've covered all the jewerly, would the glue dry clear onto the glass, or look weird from layering?

 

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Making a Memorial Project with Father's Clothing?My daddy passed away on the first of this month and his birthday was yesterday he would have been 80. He was my everything. I do not know how to make a quilt, but he has ties, shirts, and suits. I want to do a project where my mom, my daughter (his first granddaughter), and I can make something.

 

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Using Mod Podge on Styrofoam?This is my first time using modge podge. I painted the mod podge onto my Stryofoam ball and sprinkled glitter on it. The whole color of the ball changed. Does the mod podge dry clear and the color that I had sprayed on the ball come thru?

 

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Selling Craft Magazines and Kits?I am currently clearing my mother's property. Due to dementia she has accumulated a great deal of craft magazines, most are un-opened in the cellophane wrapping with kits, etc. included. I am looking to sell them to raise funds for her continued care. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

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Donating Fabric?I would like to donate approximately 5 boxes 18x18x24 of fabric (all types, including: velvets, wool, some lace, silks, etc.) in the Salida, California area. The recipient would need to pick up. Any ideas who to contact?

 

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Finding Sources for Donated Yarn?I work for a non-profit organization and we are currently putting together an event for Earth Day on April 22nd. One of the crafts that we want to do calls for a lot of yarn. Due to our limited budget as a non-profit sector, I am in desperate need of donated yarn.

 

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Selling Iron On/Heat Press Transfers?I was planning to start a T-shirt business, so I bought a whole lot of heat press transfers (pre-designed). My plan has changed, and I don't know what to do with them. I'm planning to sell them at a very low price to get some of my money back. Where should I sell these transfers? They are brand new.

 

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Sewing Pet Food Bags on Sewing Machine?I have a problem with sewing the pet food bags on a machine because the material slides around or doesn't want to move at all, it is so slippery. Does anyone have that problem and how do you solve it?

 

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Used Basketball Trophies for Art Project?I am looking to buy a bunch (up to 50/60) old basketball trophies for an art project. I need assorted sizes (small and large). Anyone know where I might be able to find these? They can be used/personalized, etc. They will be painted.

 

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Finding Free Yarn for Personal Use?I'm on limited a income and wanted to know where can I get free yarn. I find crochet helps with my anxiety disorders. I would gladly accept any yarn given to me; I live in Woodlandpark, Colorado.

 

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Donating Scrapbook Supplies?I have a lot of scrapbooking supplies that I am looking to donate to a good cause that will get some use out of them. Any ideas of any in the central Minnesota area?

 

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