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Reincarnate your stockpile of abandoned, half-completed crochet or knitting projects. Transform these forlorn, forgotten pieces into cute decorative boxes or baskets with a little fabric stiffener and an old food container. more »
You can crochet a Christmas ball ornament two different ways. The first is to crochet lace pieces with crochet thread and attach them to a satin craft ball designed for ornament making. The second is to crochet a three-dimensional filigree ball, then harden it with fabric stiffener into a sphere shape. Both methods can incorporate beads, sequins or other embellishments into the design. more »
String-Pendant lamps are cool and timeless. They were big in the 70's and they are popular with apartment mod decor today. Many pendant lamps from the 70's (and lamp shades) were created out of fiberglass and had a woven-string appearance. You can make your own sphere-shaped pendant lamp that closely resembles a fiberglass lamp by using crochet thread and fabric stiffener, or white glue. They look great, add ambience to any room, are unique, and are easy to make! Here is how to do it. more »
Crocheted flower girl baskets are dainty and elegant for a wedding. The baskets can become heirloom pieces for the child who carries it or for the bride to keep. You will need to know how to crochet single, double and chain stitches with finer crochet cotton or yarn. The crocheted basket will be immersed in a fabric stiffener, shaped and set to dry. The basket will hold up well for floral petals or a full bouquet of fresh or silk flowers. The crochet process takes about as long as it would take to make a doily. more »
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