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Pattern Tutorials

Organize with Embroidery Hoops

Keep notes and reminders close at hand with these Hoop Note Holders. Coordinating fabrics secured in Susan Bat …

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Beyond Basics

Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Broomstick Lace Crochet

Broomstick lace is a unique crochet stitch. The design is made by using a crochet hook to pull tall loops of thread up on to a dowel.

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Beyond Basics

Add Trim with Multi-Hole Foot

"Whether it comes with your machine, or you purchase it as an accessory, this little foot creates lots of stitching fun! .."

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Before You Begin

What Is The Difference Between Balls And Skeins Of Yarn?

Have you ever tried to pull yarn from the center of a pull skein and had trouble? You may have been trying to pull from a ball — and aryton balls..

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Before You Begin

How to Read a Skein Band

Want to learn about a yarn? Look at the skein band or ball band on it! Keep reading this blog to learn how to read a skein band.

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Basics

Fringe It! Easy How-To's for Fringe

We’re seeing fringe in all the ready-to-wear and trend reports. Fringe gives garments and scarfs a fashionable Boho feel and it softens the modern edges of purchased home décor items.

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Basics

Basic Filet Crochet With Aunt Lydia's Thread

Learn how to filet crochet using an easy chart. Filet crochet has many uses and is primarily used to create patterns and motifs on a mesh background.

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Tips and Tricks

Puzzled by Zippers? A Guide to Choosing a Zipper

Are you totally confused when you stand in front of the zipper display?Don’t be! the first thing you need to know is that …

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Tips and Tricks

5 Tips for Working with Wool Yarn

Wool is such an exceptional fiber to work with! Find out the five reasons why we love to work with Wool from our Lead Designer, Gayle!

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Beyond Basics

How to Sew a Zipper into a Cowl

For many knitters and crocheters (and heck, even some of us sewists), projects which require zippers can be intimidating.

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Pattern Tutorials

Halloween Fringe Ghost Wall Hanging

Halloween is a great time to get the kids crafting…and also get them warmed up to playing with yarn! This week’s project is a simple, fringed ghost…

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Pattern Tutorials

Spooky Swatches For Halloween

While wandering the aisles of my local craft store, I came across these wooden tiles that looked like perfect windows for some spooky swatches.