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How to Bind off Items Knitted in the Round

By staysik

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Binding off with circular knitting is the same as knitting bind-offs in straight knitting... more »

How to Buy the Top 10 Needlepoint Gadgets You Absolutely MUST HAVE!

By Althea DeBrule

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Needlepoint gadgets are wonderful items that will increase your stitching enjoyment. Every stitcher has one or two favorites. There are hundreds of gadgets you can use—yes, REALLY; but the top ten MUST HAVES do amazing things for needlework. They ... more »

How to Choose Needlepoint Canvas for Your Project

By Althea DeBrule

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Needlepoint canvas is the ground fabric on which the stitches are made. It is usually made of cotton, a natural fiber that allows the canvas to stretch and breathe. White and beige are the most common canvas colors; but in recent years grey, ... more »

How to Choose Stitches for Your Needlepoint Project

By Althea DeBrule

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There are literally thousands of stitches you can use in needlepoint, and new ones are constantly being developed. Here are four basic groups you should explore when planning your needlepoint project... more »

How to Choose the Perfect Needlepoint Project

By Althea DeBrule

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The first needlepoint project should be considered a learning piece with a simple design and little color shading or blending. Background areas should be larger than the design itself to give you a chance to master basic stitches. However, ... more »

How to Correct the 3 Most Common Needlepoint Mistakes

By Althea DeBrule

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The three most common needlepoint mistakes happen to every stitcher from time to time. Knowing what they are and how to correct them will save you lots of energy and help achieve excellent stitching results... more »

How to cross stitch a pillow

By Iryna

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This is a great opportunity for you to decorate your bed or an outside bench with minimum expenses. It's also a great time spending that will help you develop and improve your cross-stitching skills... more »

How to decorate your home using quilts.

By LogiesPage

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Quilts are not only for your bed, but can be used to decorate your entire house... more »

How to Embroider Jeans

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Embroidering your jeans is a fun, easy, and affordable way to personalize your style. Embroidered jeans in designer stores can cost hundreds of dollars, while embroidery thread only costs cents per skein. With a homemade pair, you can make your ... more »

How to Exercise Your Brain While Stitching Needlepoint

By Althea DeBrule

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Science tells us that the brain has two distinct halves, a left brain and a right brain. The left brain is the analytical and factual side, and the right brain controls the creative process. Each time you make a needlepoint stitch, you are ... more »

How to Get Your Grandma or Grandpa Interested in Needlepoint

By Althea DeBrule

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Needlepoint or Canvas Embroidery is done all over the world and has a long and rich history dating back to the 1600s when canvas backgrounds were first used to duplicate the expensive tapestries that were made on looms. In the 1700s, needlepoint ... more »

How to Make a HAND TOWEL BEACH BAG MARTHA STEWART STYLE

By DandelionMom

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With ribbon, Velcro, and a few basic supplies, you can transform an ordinary towel into a stylish beach accessory. You can use virtually any size towel and ribbon you like (Martha uses a 16-by-28-inch terry-cloth hand towel and 2 1/2-inch-wide ... more »

How to Make a HOMEMADE HEATING PAD LIKE MARTHA STEWART

By DandelionMom

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Here's a Good Thing that will be useful after a long, hard day at work: a homemade heating pad using dried cherry pits. You can also use buckwheat hulls or dried beans... more »

How to make a penny rug

By smidgen

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Do you like the look of Penny Rugs but you didn't know how to make them? Do you have a great deal of old wool items in your house that you don't know what to do with? Try out these steps to make a wonderful penny rug for your table or other ... more »

How to Make a Penny Rug Glass Coaster

By smidgen

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Do you love penny rugs but don't have the sewing patience for a whole rug? Why don't you try making penny rug coasters they are easy and fun to make with little effort! This another great way to recycle all of your small pieces of wool felt or ... more »

How to make a pillow out of a placemat

By Sprice

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Searching for the perfect accent pillow but cant seem to find the look you want? this happens so often and can be very frustrating. i like to use odd things to decorate my home and i have found that placemats are a gold mine. you can find just ... more »

How to make a punch needle wall hanging

By smidgen

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Do you like the country look in your home but you have never tried Crafts and you are looking for a simple project to try for when you are sitting in front of the television in the evening. Try making a small wall hanging from punch needle ... more »

How to Make a Seagrass Basket

By april ort

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One of the oldest art forms known to man is that of basket making. Some of the most intricate and beautifully made baskets are those produced with sea grass. This technique of coiling sea grass is an African art form with origins dating back to ... more »

How to Make Fabric Baskets

By Jennifer Walker

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Some time ago I wanted to send a gift basket cross country, but ran into a few problems when it came to shipping: I couldn't find a box big enough to accommodate the basket's handle, the basket made any shipment way too heavy to ship ... more »

How to Make FELT FORTUNE COOKIES LIKE MARTHA STEWART

By DandelionMom

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These are fun and easy to make. They make great party favors and a wonderful and fun activity for kids! Work well as valentines, too!.. more »

How to Make Greeting Cards with Thread and Paper

By blueclover

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Making your own greeting cards with thread and paper is easy and fun... more »

How to Make Needle Lace

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Needle lace is often the most expensive lace because it can take such a long time to make. However, you don't have to buy it. If you can make a buttonhole stitch and an overcast stitch, you can make needle lace... more »

How to Make Your First Needlepoint Stitch

By Althea DeBrule

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Every needlepoint project should begin with the finished product in mind. Your completed project should be free of lumps and bumps and prepared for the needlepoint finishing process. As a result, the very first stitch should firmly attach the ... more »

How to Mentally Prepare Yourself to Stitch Needlepoint

By Althea DeBrule

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If you enjoy stitching of any kind, you will absolutely love needlepoint because it is quite easy and simple. Stitching with threads on canvas is a little like painting. Just like a portrait or landscape which forms as it is painted, a ... more »

How to Needlepoint on Your Daily Commute

By Althea DeBrule

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Do you spend 30 minutes or more on the bus, train or plane getting to work each day? If so, try stitching a needlepoint project. I travel a lot in my profession—mostly by train and airplane. Needlepoint is my favorite way to spend the time it ... more »

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