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Knitters and crocheters! New knitting competition show from Britain... 6 IcyPeas Nov 22 Jan 8 5 769

It's Official - "Sewing is Cool Again," according to the NYTimes 4 Sparkly Sep 2025 Jan 8 9 2558

Finished: 4 scarves and a hat 4 MissMillie Dec 24 Jan 8 29 683

Here'e a really thorough video memorializing Barbara Walker (of knitting fame): 1 surrealAmerican Jan 4 Jan 4 3 427

Fabric! Two recommendations and One question. 2 Sparkly Dec 14 Dec 17 3 631

Speaking of sewing.... 🪡🧵 I need a bit of help.... 7 electric_blue68 Oct 2025 Oct 2025 2 1038

The science of knittng 5 alfredo Sep 2025 Sep 2025 10 2193

Beadaholique Store closing sale, 40% off sitewide 2 eShirl Sep 2025 Sep 2025 5 897

dear du crafterrs . have any of u heard of fab mo? 4 AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 Aug 2025 6 1199

Help with a skirt placket? 8 Sparkly Jul 2025 Jul 2025 1 1462

Beware of AI Articles 1 PurgedVoter Jul 2025 Jul 2025 1 1187

Next question: Sewing scissors! 21 Sparkly Jun 2025 Jul 2025 3 2815

I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet 11 chowmama Apr 2025 Jun 2025 6 3595

Joanns' closing update; most Fabric was 60%, 20% additional today only brought it down to 80% 5 Demovictory9 Apr 2025 Jun 2025 5 2220

Has this ever happened to you? 6 Sparkly Jun 2025 Jun 2025 4 1666

Where do you buy fabric (economically, by the yard)? 21 Sparkly Apr 2025 Jun 2025 3 3948

anyone want a great source for wool yarn? 3 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 2021

My son shared this with me, and I found it fascinating! 1 HeartsCanHope Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 1993

If you got the money and feel like supporting a Canadian company, the Jessem Sword T-Square is way cool 0 PurgedVoter Apr 2025 Apr 2025 5 3527

Has anyone else watched any of these Mystery Vintage Crochet videos by Just Vintage Crochet? 2 HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 1927

For those shopping Joanns closing sales: thread and yarn mostly gone 4 Demovictory9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1957

Just a quick complaint about a new knitting project... 4 electric_blue68 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 2199

Anyone into diamond art? I finished my first. 18 LakeArenal Feb 2022 Feb 2025 16 6664

Just a sample of the gifts I made for Christmas 5 MissMillie Jan 2025 Jan 2025 15 2499

Joann files for bankruptcy for second time within a year, seeks to sell all assets 9 BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 5986

Who is your favorite crochet expert on You Tube? 4 yellowdogintexas Apr 2022 Jan 2025 2 4655

Two years ago I started a tradition 24 drmeow Oct 2024 Jan 2025 54 6204

Crochet on a magic ring 4 Beatlelvr Jan 2025 Jan 2025 2 2695

Delivered this wedding gift last week 10 MissMillie Dec 2024 Dec 2024 21 3250

Made this for my granddaughter 10 MissMillie Apr 2024 Dec 2024 37 4673

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Holiday Dress for Baby - suggestions for small adornments? 14 Sparkly Nov 2024 Nov 2024 3 3755

Fabric for a costume 9 Sparkly Sep 2024 Nov 2024 1 3593

Considering a new sewing machine/ recommendations appreciated. 13 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 Nov 2024 6 4138

Hand embroidery pattern printing 5 Sparkly Oct 2024 Oct 2024 4 2664

Making my own cross stitch pattern? 5 happybird Mar 2024 Sep 2024 1 3345

I'd like to share some painting projects my wife and I made... is it 5 FirstLight Sep 2024 Sep 2024 7 2791

My latest fused glass piece 39 drmeow Jan 2024 Sep 2024 71 8712

People often ask if they can pay me to crochet a blanket for them 10 MissMillie Jul 2024 Aug 2024 27 3713

anybody who does STAINED GLASS crafts, there is a sale w/ stained glass, etc 4 pansypoo53219 May 2023 Jun 2024 0 6499

What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? 36 dem in texas May 2022 Jun 2024 6 18832

howdi. 2 AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 Jun 2024 4 2479

New to Sewing -- have a dozen questions... 33 GreatGazoo Jan 2016 Apr 2024 3 17676

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is trying something new to introduce kids 1 elleng Sep 2023 Mar 2024 2 4189

Here's some of my jewelry projects 13 dem in texas Oct 2020 Mar 2024 21 7766

Just learned about a competition called, "World of Wearable Art". . . 3 Collimator Oct 2023 Mar 2024 6 4835

Leggings aren't going according to plan 2 chowmama Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 3495

if you are a wood worker, tool collector/ drool over treen, poke me. fans too. 8 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Jan 2024 0 5481

Wisconsin pair found dead were electrocuted using dangerous art technique, officials say 7 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 Jan 2024 10 9084

Made slippers for my granddaughter 6 MissMillie Jan 2024 Jan 2024 17 3616

I'm just finishing my last PTO for the year 5 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 4436

I swear, stuff is wearing out faster than I can replace it. And I hate the internet. 2 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 6 5282

Is anyone noticing a shortage of yarn? 19 wryter2000 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 7715

Re-inventing the wheel again 11 chowmama Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 5226

if you are a woodworker, collect tools, poke me. 4 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 3975

if you do stained glass, steampunk, poke me. any need colored phone wires? 2 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 4531

Do they still recycle wool? Like from blankets, sweaters. In the USA? 3 bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 4747

Quilting and Crochet 16 seaglass Jan 2020 Oct 2023 8 9387

The serger crapped out, and I'm pissed 4 chowmama Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 5563

83yo knitter makes sweaters for movie 4 KarenS Mar 2023 Sep 2023 12 4572

HALLOWEEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gonna start making stuff. 3 Trueblue1968 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 14 4230

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Gods help me, I've commited serger 10 chowmama May 2023 Aug 2023 15 5538

Did any of you know Vice President Harris is a crocheter? 13 yellowdogintexas Apr 2021 Jul 2023 25 13509

Does anyone wo any crafts with polymer clay? 11 debm55 Apr 2023 Jun 2023 1 6778

I've finally finished a roadblock 9 chowmama Jun 2023 Jun 2023 12 4876

alert for anybody who uses stained glass there is a sale w/ glass, cutters, irons etc 0 pansypoo53219 May 2023 May 2023 1 4431

How knitters are making their favorite garments from pop culture - Doctor Who, Outlander, Star Wars 6 seaglass Feb 2021 May 2023 7 13373

Does anyone do Tunisian crochet, aka afghan stitch? 13 wryter2000 May 2023 May 2023 0 6607

A string game with most or all fingers? 11 Tetrachloride Nov 2021 Feb 2023 1 6382

I have recently developed a passion for woodworking 12 NavyDem Apr 2022 Feb 2023 9 9053

I really need to get moving. 2 chowmama Jan 2023 Feb 2023 12 3634

Would any of you wonderful folks have a crochet pattern for a hat? 5 MissMillie Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 6492

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 6094

A blanket apology to the Singer owners and their machines... 33 politicat May 2017 Nov 2022 11 17568

Ukrainian scientist/artist Antonina Kuznetsova (from Kherson) & her Irish Lace 4 Ilsa Mar 2022 Nov 2022 2 6065

Looking for some hints for crafts for family member with a hand tremor 10 Grasswire2 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 4 7556

I don't think I ever posted my granddaughter enjoying her birthday blanket 16 MissMillie Sep 2022 Sep 2022 70 8011

Here's the last quilt I made. It's unique in that the kimonos are 44 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 152 17062

Here's 3 of my cat potholders. I gave away a tiger striped 7 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 28 6536

Here's my latest. It's a pillow for my porch swing. 26 sinkingfeeling Jun 2022 Jul 2022 87 9676

I finally finished my first necklace. 5 Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 4522

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