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Knitters and crocheters! New knitting competition show from Britain... 6 IcyPeas Nov 22 Jan 8 5 776

It's Official - "Sewing is Cool Again," according to the NYTimes 4 Sparkly Sep 2025 Jan 8 9 2564

Finished: 4 scarves and a hat 4 MissMillie Dec 24 Jan 8 29 686

Here'e a really thorough video memorializing Barbara Walker (of knitting fame): 1 surrealAmerican Jan 4 Jan 4 3 429

Fabric! Two recommendations and One question. 2 Sparkly Dec 14 Dec 17 3 637

Speaking of sewing.... 🪡🧵 I need a bit of help.... 7 electric_blue68 Oct 2025 Oct 2025 2 1048

The science of knittng 5 alfredo Sep 2025 Sep 2025 10 2204

Beadaholique Store closing sale, 40% off sitewide 2 eShirl Sep 2025 Sep 2025 5 902

dear du crafterrs . have any of u heard of fab mo? 4 AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 Aug 2025 6 1205

Help with a skirt placket? 8 Sparkly Jul 2025 Jul 2025 1 1476

Beware of AI Articles 1 PurgedVoter Jul 2025 Jul 2025 1 1192

Next question: Sewing scissors! 21 Sparkly Jun 2025 Jul 2025 3 2843

I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet 11 chowmama Apr 2025 Jun 2025 6 3606

Joanns' closing update; most Fabric was 60%, 20% additional today only brought it down to 80% 5 Demovictory9 Apr 2025 Jun 2025 5 2223

Has this ever happened to you? 6 Sparkly Jun 2025 Jun 2025 4 1682

Where do you buy fabric (economically, by the yard)? 21 Sparkly Apr 2025 Jun 2025 3 3959

anyone want a great source for wool yarn? 3 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 2023

My son shared this with me, and I found it fascinating! 1 HeartsCanHope Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 1994

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 3529

Has anyone else watched any of these Mystery Vintage Crochet videos by Just Vintage Crochet? 2 HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 1931

For those shopping Joanns closing sales: thread and yarn mostly gone 4 Demovictory9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 1961

Just a quick complaint about a new knitting project... 4 electric_blue68 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 2201

Anyone into diamond art? I finished my first. 18 LakeArenal Feb 2022 Feb 2025 16 6674

Just a sample of the gifts I made for Christmas 5 MissMillie Jan 2025 Jan 2025 15 2503

Joann files for bankruptcy for second time within a year, seeks to sell all assets 9 BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 5993

Who is your favorite crochet expert on You Tube? 4 yellowdogintexas Apr 2022 Jan 2025 2 4657

Two years ago I started a tradition 24 drmeow Oct 2024 Jan 2025 54 6217

Crochet on a magic ring 4 Beatlelvr Jan 2025 Jan 2025 2 2698

Delivered this wedding gift last week 10 MissMillie Dec 2024 Dec 2024 21 3253

Made this for my granddaughter 10 MissMillie Apr 2024 Dec 2024 37 4675

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Holiday Dress for Baby - suggestions for small adornments? 14 Sparkly Nov 2024 Nov 2024 3 3759

Fabric for a costume 9 Sparkly Sep 2024 Nov 2024 1 3601

Considering a new sewing machine/ recommendations appreciated. 13 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 Nov 2024 6 4145

Hand embroidery pattern printing 5 Sparkly Oct 2024 Oct 2024 4 2670

Making my own cross stitch pattern? 5 happybird Mar 2024 Sep 2024 1 3347

I'd like to share some painting projects my wife and I made... is it 5 FirstLight Sep 2024 Sep 2024 7 2793

My latest fused glass piece 39 drmeow Jan 2024 Sep 2024 71 8734

People often ask if they can pay me to crochet a blanket for them 10 MissMillie Jul 2024 Aug 2024 27 3721

anybody who does STAINED GLASS crafts, there is a sale w/ stained glass, etc 4 pansypoo53219 May 2023 Jun 2024 0 6501

What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? 36 dem in texas May 2022 Jun 2024 6 18851

howdi. 2 AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 Jun 2024 4 2483

New to Sewing -- have a dozen questions... 33 GreatGazoo Jan 2016 Apr 2024 3 17695

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is trying something new to introduce kids 1 elleng Sep 2023 Mar 2024 2 4190

Here's some of my jewelry projects 13 dem in texas Oct 2020 Mar 2024 21 7775

Just learned about a competition called, "World of Wearable Art". . . 3 Collimator Oct 2023 Mar 2024 6 4838

Leggings aren't going according to plan 2 chowmama Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 3498

if you are a wood worker, tool collector/ drool over treen, poke me. fans too. 8 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Jan 2024 0 5498

Wisconsin pair found dead were electrocuted using dangerous art technique, officials say 7 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 Jan 2024 10 9088

Made slippers for my granddaughter 6 MissMillie Jan 2024 Jan 2024 17 3621

I'm just finishing my last PTO for the year 5 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 4439

I swear, stuff is wearing out faster than I can replace it. And I hate the internet. 2 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 6 5284

Is anyone noticing a shortage of yarn? 19 wryter2000 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 7744

Re-inventing the wheel again 11 chowmama Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 5246

if you are a woodworker, collect tools, poke me. 4 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 3976

if you do stained glass, steampunk, poke me. any need colored phone wires? 2 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 4533

Do they still recycle wool? Like from blankets, sweaters. In the USA? 3 bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 4749

Quilting and Crochet 16 seaglass Jan 2020 Oct 2023 8 9392

The serger crapped out, and I'm pissed 4 chowmama Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 5572

83yo knitter makes sweaters for movie 4 KarenS Mar 2023 Sep 2023 12 4575

HALLOWEEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gonna start making stuff. 3 Trueblue1968 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 14 4231

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Gods help me, I've commited serger 10 chowmama May 2023 Aug 2023 15 5543

Did any of you know Vice President Harris is a crocheter? 13 yellowdogintexas Apr 2021 Jul 2023 25 13513

Does anyone wo any crafts with polymer clay? 11 debm55 Apr 2023 Jun 2023 1 6783

I've finally finished a roadblock 9 chowmama Jun 2023 Jun 2023 12 4889

alert for anybody who uses stained glass there is a sale w/ glass, cutters, irons etc 0 pansypoo53219 May 2023 May 2023 1 4433

How knitters are making their favorite garments from pop culture - Doctor Who, Outlander, Star Wars 6 seaglass Feb 2021 May 2023 7 13380

Does anyone do Tunisian crochet, aka afghan stitch? 13 wryter2000 May 2023 May 2023 0 6614

A string game with most or all fingers? 11 Tetrachloride Nov 2021 Feb 2023 1 6388

I have recently developed a passion for woodworking 12 NavyDem Apr 2022 Feb 2023 9 9065

I really need to get moving. 2 chowmama Jan 2023 Feb 2023 12 3640

Would any of you wonderful folks have a crochet pattern for a hat? 5 MissMillie Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 6502

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 6098

A blanket apology to the Singer owners and their machines... 33 politicat May 2017 Nov 2022 11 17588

Ukrainian scientist/artist Antonina Kuznetsova (from Kherson) & her Irish Lace 4 Ilsa Mar 2022 Nov 2022 2 6067

Looking for some hints for crafts for family member with a hand tremor 10 Grasswire2 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 4 7558

I don't think I ever posted my granddaughter enjoying her birthday blanket 16 MissMillie Sep 2022 Sep 2022 70 8021

Here's the last quilt I made. It's unique in that the kimonos are 44 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 152 17105

Here's 3 of my cat potholders. I gave away a tiger striped 7 sinkingfeeling Aug 2022 Aug 2022 28 6544

Here's my latest. It's a pillow for my porch swing. 26 sinkingfeeling Jun 2022 Jul 2022 87 9691

I finally finished my first necklace. 5 Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2022 Jun 2022 10 4527

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