Crafty Hints

Should I Take A Stained Glass Course?
What's the best way to learn to work with stained glass? Should you take a course or would a video or book do? This article explores the different ways that people go about learning this art form.

How To Host A Kid
Planning a kid's party is more challenging than ever. But you don't have to spend a lot of money to throw that perfect party. Here are some crafty ideas for your next birthday party.

Home Sewing - How To Make Your Sewing Not Look Homemade
Are you a do-it-yourselfer with your sewing machine? Want to some tips and tricks to make your sewing look more professional? Have a look at this article.

Edge Beading A Stained Glass Copper Foil Project
Edge beading is pretty simple once you get the hang of it.

Sewing Machines - Choosing Your First One
A sewing machine can be a handy thing. Not only do you needed it for most fabric crafts, but its good to have for doing your own alterations. But which one is right for you. Do you need a basic machine or one of the fancy computerized models. This article

How To Do Cross-stitch - Top Ten Beginners
Cross stitch is one of the most popular forms of embroidery. When you're just starting out it's important to know what to do, but it's also important to know what not to do! Here are some of the most common mistakes that you can avaoid.

Designing Handwoven Fabric
Working with fabric can be tricky. But if you haven't chosen the right fabric structure, your project can be ruined before you begin. Here's some advice on picking the right fabric for the project.

Getting Started in Stained Glass - Step 1
We've all enjoyed the beauty of stained glass windows, but have you ever wondered how they are made? Or Have you always wanted to take up the art? Either way, the starting point is learning how to cut your glass. This article will give you some tips on ho

What Tools Do You Need For Beginning Patchwork?
Use the right tool for the right job. That's always a good motto to live by, but what if you don't know what the right tools are? If you're new to quilting, read this article to find out.

Using Your Fabric Scraps
These days everybody needs to save a little money. One great way is to use fabric that you would otherwise throw out. This article gives you some great hints of what to do with your old fabric scraps.

How To Make A Hand Tied Wedding Bouquet
Weddings are expensive, but they don't have to be. You can cut costs and make your day extra special by making your own wedding bouquet. Here's how.

How to Repair your Hummingbird Feeder
It happened to me just the other day. My favorite hummingbird feeder fell from where it was hanging and broke. I decided that instead...

Simple Home and Garden Tips You'll Love!
Make an easy and cute bird bath; turn over a heavy planter, then put the saucer on top as the water-holder...

The ABC Of Knitting
You may never have attempted to sew anything for yourself since your schooldays — or again, you may have abandoned the whole idea after one or two disappointing failures...

7 Easy Faux Painting Techniques
In the last 10 years, faux painting techniques have gone from obscure to popular, from the realm of professionals to do-it-yourself projects...

Small Space Storage and Decorating
A lot of crafters have small workshops or rooms set aside just for their art work. Problem is, these rooms get cluttered up pretty fast. Here are some hints to help you organize your crafting space.

How Do You Know If You're Using The Right Needle?
As we get caught up in trying to get sewing projects completed and move on to the next one in the limited time available it is so very easy just to jump from project to project...

Organizing Your Craft and Sewing Supplies
If you're a weekend crafter like me, you probably have a lot of crafting odds and ends laying around that get all jumbled together...

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