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10 Yarn Stash-Busting Projects Ideas
We both know that yarn buying is just as much of a hobby as the actual hobby you're buying the yarn for. Don't deny it - we all know it's true! And we also know that remnants seem to have a basket (or closet) of their own! If you're like me, I can't part with a partial skein because you never know when I'll need that color in another project! So, with that in mind, let's work through our yarn-stash and make a few things! You might be inspired by a few items below to try something new (meaning: a
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Apr 13th 2023
Start 'Em Young! Crafting for Kiddos
Crafting is a lifelong passion for a lot of people. Give the gift of that passion to a younger generation with easy-to-follow books that are made for kids! From yarn crafts to quilting, there's a craft out there that's just waiting to be done by a youngster. Those tiny hands are the perfect size to hold a needle or crochet hook. With your supervision, they can become hooked on crafting early on!CrochetIntroduce your kid to the art of crochet. This book, with basic instructions, techniques,
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Jan 2nd 2022
DIY Gifts for Grown Ups
Gifting as a grown up is hard. With kids you can just get them something fun to play with or find something they need. Adults, however, tend to buy themselves everything they need and sometimes what they want. That's why finding a good gift to give a grown up is always so difficult. But it doesn't have to be! With our guidance, you'll be able to create a beautiful, custom project for your loved one without the stress of shopping around.CrochetWith its eye-catching layers of scales, the crocodile
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Oct 1st 2021
Get Instant Craft-ification with Digital Books and Patterns!
Who doesn't love instant gratification? You can have instant craft-ification with digital books and patterns! From crochet to quilt to stitchery, there's a digital design for you to try from Leisure Arts. We've got it all! From our thousands of digital titles, we've selected some of our favorites to share with you. Take a look and get crafting!CrochetTry something new or re-explore an old favorite with thread crochet. More than just doilies, this book shows you several options for how to cr
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Sep 24th 2021
How To Master A New Craft or Skill
Have you always to start something new and weren't sure
where to start? Whether you want to learn how to crochet, how to knit, how to
paint, how to tackle a new stitch, the list below gives you the basics on how
to become a pro at your new creative endeavor:1.Grab a how-to book with expert instruction to guide you
step by step2.Gather all the materials you will need. Ex: yarn,
needle, paint, pen, etc.3.Start small with swatches, samples, small projects,
etc. before tackling the harder stuf
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Aug 9th 2021