Scarves are one of the first, if not the first project people attempt when they first learn how to knit. Why? Because the design is so simple. You just knit in a straight row, double back and knit another row. Once you master the art of knitting, making a scarf is simple. Loom knitting is…
Choosing the right polymer clay to use for jewelry can be a little difficult. There is quite an overwhelming number of options, but not all the polymer clay brands are as good as the others. You need to ensure you choose the right polymer clay for your jewelry to ensure it turns out the way…
If you’re looking to get a new machine to step up your craft game, you might want to get a better understanding of the different types of machines available and the differences between them. At first glance, an embroidery machine and a sewing machine may not seem very different. There are a number of similarities…
If you read about crafts and fabrics often, you likely have come across the terms yarn and wool. What exactly do those terms mean, and how do they differ? What’s the difference between yarn and wool? Yarn refers to a length of fibers that are used to make fabrics. Wool, on the other hand, is…
If you’re learning to embroider by hand, you’ve likely come across nice hand embroidered projects featuring words and text. Adding letters and text to embroidery projects is a great way to personalize them. What, though, is the best font for embroidery letters by hand? The answer to that question largely depends on personal choice and…
When planning a quilting project, it’s easy to focus more on the quilt top where most of the decorative work goes. However, selecting the right fabric for the backing is also important. What’s the best fabric choice for quilt backing? The best fabrics for quilt backing are cotton, linen, and flannel. Cotton blended with wool…
High quality knitting needles make every project you tackle smooth and swift. Easily complete the biggest, most complicated blankets, sweaters and other projects. All you need is the right tools. The right tools are the key to everything you do. Whether it’s a home improvement project or a creative landscaping design, the right tools make…
String art is making an impressive comeback. From being popular back in the 70s, it is now becoming popular again as a simple and basic way to enjoy craft at home, creating artwork that actually looks good hung around the house. It is a really great project for beginners, as it does not require any…
Free-motion quilting is a specific style of quilting using a machine. It can be done on your regular home sewing machine or on a long arm quilting machine. It is much faster and more precise than quilting by hand. And some say it is much more fun too! The process of free-motion quilting involves a…
Ready made kits make it easy to start a new hobby. The kit usually includes all of the materials you need for at least one project plus detailed instructions on how to go about creating your masterpiece. The nice part about kits is that they take the guesswork out of whatever hobby you want to…