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Tool School: Mini Weaving Loom
What is it? When you think about it you’ll have to admit it’s true. Most of us have been weaving since childhood. Remember the square plastic looms we used as children to weave countless preformed cotton loops into all of those square hot pads using that funny looking long hook?
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Rainbow Hat with Unicorn Pom-Pom using Pom-Pom Maker Set
By Nicole Riley | Nicki’s Homemade Crafts Hi, it’s Nicki again from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts. After I showed you how to make the Unicorn Pom Pom, I have another special DIY tutorial for you. Today, I will show you how to make a Rainbow hat with the Unicorn Pom-Pom we created last week.
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Tool School: French Knitter & Wonder Knitter
The French Knitter and Wonder Knitter are amazing tools that allows us to easily knit i-cords with an almost unlimited variety of yarns, cords, ribbons, or strips of fabric.
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The Art of Macrame
The art of Macrame is back! As always we are here to help perfect the craft with our Macrame Plant Hanger Gauge. Don’t let the name fool you. You can use it for any Macrame project that requires even knot spacing throughout. Here, we show you how to use it to make a plant hanger, since its in the name but very soon you can expect projects (that aren’t plant hangers) that call for this gauge.
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Handmade and Handpicked Pom-Pom Hydrangeas
Maintain brilliantly colored Hydrangeas that you never have to water! Use our Pom Pom Makers, select hand-dyed fabrics that are complimentary to Hydrangeas, add stems and leaves and you’ll have a stunning bouquet.
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Amethyst Tassel Dream Catcher
You can use tassels to accessorize or you can make something completely new and different.
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CYC’s Pom Pom Party 2018
Have you noticed that pompoms and tassels of every size and color are in right now?
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A Look Back at Craftcation 2018
Craftcation, an annual celebration of the arts brought to you by Dear Handmade Life took place in Ventura, California from April 4-8th 2018. Clover was there. Read about our experience.
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Tool School: Macramé Plant Hanger Gauge
By Steve Butler What is it? When I ask anyone about macramé, no one ever mentions that it dates from the 13th century when it was an emerging art form produced by combining cords and knots to form intricate designs.
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Tool School: Bobbin Tatting Shuttles and Accessories
By Steve Butler What is it? The allure of tatting is undeniable. To confirm that just sit down in the presence of any large group, pull out your tatting shuttle and start putting rings and picots together.