Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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runnyeyes
runnyeyes
Jun 2020
4:26pm, 27 Jun 2020
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runnyeyes
I washing machined some cotton fat quarters ..gentle wash 30 deg etc. They came out like rags. Frayed edges ++ They did iron up ok, but I’m not doing that again.
Cyclops
Cyclops
Jun 2020
4:44pm, 27 Jun 2020
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Cyclops
I normally put it in the machine on my normal wash cycle.
sallykate
sallykate
Jun 2020
5:37pm, 27 Jun 2020
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sallykate
If it's cotton definitely worth washing before cutting.
sallykate
sallykate
Jun 2020
5:43pm, 27 Jun 2020
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sallykate
Planning a couple of skirts as an alternative to wearing lockdown leggings the entire time. Still making masks too!
Silvershadow
Silvershadow
Jun 2020
6:32pm, 27 Jun 2020
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Silvershadow
My middle son has requested Dungeons and Dragons themed face mask. Has anyone seen any fabric whilst browsing that might do?
Meglet
Meglet
Jun 2020
11:33pm, 27 Jun 2020
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Meglet
Have a look on Frumble. They’ve got lots of themed prints.
Wine Legs
Wine Legs
Jun 2020
1:22pm, 28 Jun 2020
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Wine Legs
I would recommend Frumble or 1st for Fabric - the later had minecraft and how to train your dragon fabrics.
Gus
Gus
Jun 2020
4:13pm, 28 Jun 2020
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Gus
found this fabric in my stash and thought it would make interesting face coverings
Gus
Gus
Jul 2020
2:52pm, 3 Jul 2020
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Gus
Finally put this together, it’s been sitting an a bag in pieces for about 3 years.
sallykate
sallykate
Jul 2020
3:28pm, 3 Jul 2020
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sallykate
My new sewing machine arrived! I'm looking forward to playing with it later.

Janome HD2200, from a local shop.

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Possible tour of the Strictly costume workshops?

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The regular "Behind the Seams" tour starts with champagne, lasts about 2 hours and includes lots of crystals and swishy dresses.

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

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