Hello All; not sure where to ask this; I have about 50-odd of the old 12-sided threepenny pieces, showing George VI or Elizabeth, and I understand they have no intrinsic value, or interest to...
Hi - just wondering if anyone one reading this has been to the knitting and stitching show in london - I hope to go (Coming from Northern Ireland). I have been twice to Harrogate and wonder how it...
your brains please? My towelling dressing gown has an "l" shaped rip in it. Would ordinary cotton stitch it up OK or would I need something sturdier? (It might be a silly question to you,...
Sorry if this is in the wrong category but I couldn't figure out which one it should go under as there is no photography? Ok, I have had this picture that I took, hanging on my lounge wall. Everybody...
Just seen some waltzing on TV (Andre Rieu). Some couples turned clockwise, others anti-clockwise. I am not a dancer. Is there any convention as to which way you turn when doing a waltz ?
As per previous threads, I used to knit quite a lot but have been struggling with arthritis in my hands and being out of practice. After much frustration and abortive attempts I have tonight knitted...
I'm making a replica of this necklace: http://roseark.com/vi....php?product_id=23202 But I can't find out what the name of the type of connector/bail I would need to connect the horn to the chain is...
For those who can help... Ive seen a few on ebay...however...if i didnt get an adjustable one...and bought a size 10/12 dummy...how would you make bigger sizes? This might seen stupid..but just add...
Im most likely going to attend a 10wk course at college for soft furnishings :0D However i have seen a lady not to far from me offering private "couture" lessons? What do you think would be...
I have recently purchased a paintball gun and accessories at an auction. I got it very cheaply considering how new it is - however potential buyers want to see it working but the air/gas canister is...
Mum & dad having a clearout....about 10 of dads shirts! Woohoo means more material for me :0) Seen how to make shirts into little tops.....thought about ebaying the shirts as theyre good...
I am knitting my first big piece. I have made hats and mittens previously but this is my first item of clothing. Its a hooded cardigan and I have just finished knitting the back and I'm at shape...
Agghhh! I have finished the baby's bolero and it is ready to be sewn up. I did the left hand side and sleeve just fine. then got distracted by the tv whilst sewing up the right hand side - looked down...
My little one does me for now. But if i wanted a good quality one that lasts what would you suggest?? I have a little £40 one to see if i stuck my hobbies out, and am hopefully getting my grans...
I was having a look round Oxfam and found these, so lovely and would be great for making a pretty cushion cover etc... and great for a good cause! I wish I still had a sweing machine! Thought I'd...
1: im rubbish at getting the tension......any tips please before i give up!!
2: crochet...is it easy? Where to start please?
Seen some cracking crochet patterns!!! Mabye one day eh lol xxx...
Ok, please sign up here, stating knitting experience and do you have any knitting on the go at the moment. if you can't knit at all then do the more experienced have ways of theaching them on here??...
I'm a regular visitor to Brooklands (the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit and home to Vickers aviation) and was delighted when I stumbled upon this. It's part of the series "James...
Am making babies bolero cardi. Am on LEFT FRONT. Pattern says as follows: Shape neck: Work 2 rows,dec 1st at raglan edge in each and every foll 2nd row AT SAME TIME dec 1st at neck edge in every 3rd...