Best Gifts For Jewelry Makers
Fourteen gifts for jewelry makers, grouped by how far along they are. Tools, supplies and storage, all verified in stock and well rated.
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Best Gifts For Woodworkers
Fourteen gifts for woodworkers, grouped by how far along they are, from a combination square to a Japanese pull saw.
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Best Gifts For Painters (Acrylic And Oil)
Painters are easy to buy for and easy to get wrong. Buy the wrong brush and it sheds into the paint. Buy the wrong canvas and it warps on the wall. The safe ground is consumables, plus the things people never quite get round to buying for themselves. Paint runs out. Canvas runs out. And…
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Best Gifts For Quilters (That They’ll Actually Use)
Quilters are the best-equipped crafters in the building, which makes them terrifying to buy for. Guess wrong on fabric and you’ve bought them a donation. Guess right on tools and they’ll think of you every time they finish a quilt top. Crocheter on your list too? I put together the best gifts for crocheters the…
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How To Hang A Quilt With A Dowel
Quilts make beautiful room decor when displayed strategically. You can make it the focal point of a room by hanging it with a dowel on a plain wall. How do you hang a quilt with a dowel? You hang a quilt with a dowel by slipping the dowel through one or more sleeves sewn on…
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7 Best Sewing Machines For Embroidery And Quilting
Every hopeful textile artist knows how important it is to have a functional and versatile sewing machine. If you need a machine that is good for both embroidery and quilting, then you might want to consider features specifically designed to make both tasks easier. What are the best sewing machines for embroidery and quilting? You…
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11 Best Quilter’s Ironing Boards
I press more than I sew when I am piecing, and a narrow board turns that into a wrestling match with the quilt top sliding off both ends. A pressing mat handles blocks at the machine, but a finished top needs a board wide enough to take the whole thing. What is the best quilter’s…
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7 Best Bags To Store Quilts
After putting hours upon hours of hard work into creating a handmade quilt, it’s important to store it properly when not in use. The best way is to let it sit folded on an open shelf, but if you’re low on shelf space, you can store it in a bag under your bed. So, what…
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7 Best Basting Sprays For Quilting
Basting the top quilt and backing to batting is many quilters’ least favorite quilting step, especially using thread or pins. That is why those who don’t send their quilts to long armers resort to spray basting as the less tedious and faster option. Shopping for a quilter rather than stocking your own table? My list…
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5 Best Ironing Board Covers For Quilters
A quilter’s ironing board cover is a vital part of their crafting station. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you may be in need of a new iron board cover for your quilting project. So, what are the best ironing board covers for quilters? The best ironing board covers for quilting are explicitly made…
