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• Crochet Supplies
  Crocheting usually requires a single crochet hook, which is a needle with a hook, and is used to draw thread through knotted loops. Whether you are crocheting a blanket, an article of clothing, or an accessory, you will need a few necessary crochet supplies to get you started. Necessary crochet supplies will depend on the complexity of the pattern and articl […]
• Petri Dish Soap
  Sean @ Make: Online writes: This week's clever maker-entrepreneur award goes to Etsy sellers Cleaner Science, who make and sell these awesome soaps that look like petri dishes full of growing germs. They're easy to make (I presume), inexpensive to buy, light enough to ship cheaply, and totally original. Home run! Bonus: some include glow-in-the […]
• Hardware Sorting Box
  I love this brilliant hardware sorting box from Craftster user Wulf. A simple series of graduated boxes allows pieces of hardware to be dropped into their proper storage location. [via Dinosaurs and Robots] Read this article | Comment on this article […]
• Stitch Lampshade
  Comes perforated and in two aspect ratios for your convenience and customization! [via Core77] LampGustaf's Stitch Lamp Read this article | Comment on this article […]
• The Secret Behind the Pfaff Embroidery Machine
  It is comforting to hear that a brand existed for a long period of time now. The Pfaff has proved itself and is still proving its consistency in providing familiarity, security and reliable quality. This brand goes with change and endeavor to bring products that the costumers' want. […]
• Embroidery Sewing Machines – Help Making Your Own Clothes Easier
  When you consider embroidery machines be certain to note the embroidery area that they can work on, the number of needles that they have, and whether they have automatic color change capability. These features alone will impact what you can do with your machine, and what you have to do to get your machine done with a project. […]
• Brilliant DIY Projects For Beginners
  A DIY stationary kit usually includes papers, archival adhesives, cutting & punching, writing and stamping tools you need. The kits also include ribbon, bone folder, ruler, rubdowns, labels images and stencils. […]
• Scrapbook Your Dreams on the Table
  Whenever you thought of the scrapbook, there is invasion of ideas and material to your mind. You immediately start looking for the material that you need to get the job done. […]
• How-To: Split Pea Shamrocks
  Dana of MADE shares how to whip up these fun split pea shamrocks for St. Patricks Day. She shows a whole handful of ways to use them as decor, accessories and even games for the kids! Read this article | Comment on this article […]
• Quilt Block Coasters with Stitch Guides
  quilt block coaster Making the transition from stitching your first needlepoint sampler to doing canvases can be a hard one. The projects should be good-looking, appealing enough that even an experienced stitcher will want to stitch them. They should be small, so that the stitcher ha a sense of accomplishment when it’s done. And they should always increase t […]