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Crochet 4 LoisB May 5 May 5 1 1083

One Hand Knitting - Mary OneHandKnitter (Ingenious!) 1 ihaveaquestion Feb 2026 Feb 2026 7 1093

There are going to be a lot of Melt The Ice hats in Minneapolis 2 chowmama Feb 2026 Feb 2026 5 1114

Something dyed today 0 chowmama Feb 2026 Feb 2026 2 958

Knitters and crocheters! New knitting competition show from Britain... 6 IcyPeas Nov 2025 Jan 2026 6 1852

It's Official - "Sewing is Cool Again," according to the NYTimes 4 Sparkly Sep 2025 Jan 2026 9 3503

Finished: 4 scarves and a hat 4 MissMillie Dec 2025 Jan 2026 29 1653

Here'e a really thorough video memorializing Barbara Walker (of knitting fame): 1 surrealAmerican Jan 2026 Jan 2026 3 1064

Fabric! Two recommendations and One question. 2 Sparkly Dec 2025 Dec 2025 3 1403

Speaking of sewing.... 🪡🧵 I need a bit of help.... 7 electric_blue68 Oct 2025 Oct 2025 2 2127

The science of knittng 5 alfredo Sep 2025 Sep 2025 10 3252

Beadaholique Store closing sale, 40% off sitewide 2 eShirl Sep 2025 Sep 2025 6 1703

dear du crafterrs . have any of u heard of fab mo? 4 AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 Aug 2025 6 2051

Help with a skirt placket? 8 Sparkly Jul 2025 Jul 2025 1 2832

Beware of AI Articles 1 PurgedVoter Jul 2025 Jul 2025 1 1825

Next question: Sewing scissors! 21 Sparkly Jun 2025 Jul 2025 3 6096

I bought a paper pattern for a Mrs. Hall (All Creatures) apron off the internet 11 chowmama Apr 2025 Jun 2025 6 5668

Joanns' closing update; most Fabric was 60%, 20% additional today only brought it down to 80% 5 Demovictory9 Apr 2025 Jun 2025 5 3299

Has this ever happened to you? 6 Sparkly Jun 2025 Jun 2025 4 2833

Where do you buy fabric (economically, by the yard)? 21 Sparkly Apr 2025 Jun 2025 3 7286

anyone want a great source for wool yarn? 3 mopinko Apr 2025 Apr 2025 7 2837

My son shared this with me, and I found it fascinating! 1 HeartsCanHope Apr 2025 Apr 2025 4 2666

If you got the money and feel like supporting a Canadian company, the Jessem Sword T-Square is way cool 0 PurgedVoter Apr 2025 Apr 2025 5 4074

Has anyone else watched any of these Mystery Vintage Crochet videos by Just Vintage Crochet? 2 HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 Mar 2025 3 2679

For those shopping Joanns closing sales: thread and yarn mostly gone 4 Demovictory9 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 4 2803

Just a quick complaint about a new knitting project... 4 electric_blue68 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 3059

Anyone into diamond art? I finished my first. 18 LakeArenal Feb 2022 Feb 2025 16 9585

Just a sample of the gifts I made for Christmas 5 MissMillie Jan 2025 Jan 2025 15 3561

Joann files for bankruptcy for second time within a year, seeks to sell all assets 9 BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2025 Jan 2025 5 7551

Who is your favorite crochet expert on You Tube? 4 yellowdogintexas Apr 2022 Jan 2025 2 5591

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Two years ago I started a tradition 24 drmeow Oct 2024 Jan 2025 54 9761

Crochet on a magic ring 4 Beatlelvr Jan 2025 Jan 2025 2 3674

Delivered this wedding gift last week 10 MissMillie Dec 2024 Dec 2024 21 4771

Made this for my granddaughter 10 MissMillie Apr 2024 Dec 2024 37 6205

Holiday Dress for Baby - suggestions for small adornments? 14 Sparkly Nov 2024 Nov 2024 3 5798

Fabric for a costume 9 Sparkly Sep 2024 Nov 2024 1 5274

Considering a new sewing machine/ recommendations appreciated. 13 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 Nov 2024 6 6179

Hand embroidery pattern printing 5 Sparkly Oct 2024 Oct 2024 4 3662

Making my own cross stitch pattern? 5 happybird Mar 2024 Sep 2024 1 4295

I'd like to share some painting projects my wife and I made... is it 5 FirstLight Sep 2024 Sep 2024 7 3769

My latest fused glass piece 39 drmeow Jan 2024 Sep 2024 71 14948

People often ask if they can pay me to crochet a blanket for them 10 MissMillie Jul 2024 Aug 2024 27 5411

anybody who does STAINED GLASS crafts, there is a sale w/ stained glass, etc 4 pansypoo53219 May 2023 Jun 2024 0 7428

What are your current Projects and what time of year do you the craft? 36 dem in texas May 2022 Jun 2024 6 25086

howdi. 2 AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 Jun 2024 4 3123

New to Sewing -- have a dozen questions... 33 GreatGazoo Jan 2016 Apr 2024 3 23382

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is trying something new to introduce kids 1 elleng Sep 2023 Mar 2024 2 4874

Here's some of my jewelry projects 13 dem in texas Oct 2020 Mar 2024 21 9766

Just learned about a competition called, "World of Wearable Art". . . 3 Collimator Oct 2023 Mar 2024 6 5644

Leggings aren't going according to plan 2 chowmama Feb 2024 Feb 2024 4 4197

if you are a wood worker, tool collector/ drool over treen, poke me. fans too. 8 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Jan 2024 0 6791

Wisconsin pair found dead were electrocuted using dangerous art technique, officials say 7 Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 Jan 2024 10 10498

Made slippers for my granddaughter 6 MissMillie Jan 2024 Jan 2024 17 4782

I'm just finishing my last PTO for the year 5 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 4 5411

I swear, stuff is wearing out faster than I can replace it. And I hate the internet. 2 chowmama Dec 2023 Dec 2023 6 5943

Is anyone noticing a shortage of yarn? 19 wryter2000 Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 11070

Re-inventing the wheel again 11 chowmama Nov 2023 Nov 2023 2 7005

if you are a woodworker, collect tools, poke me. 4 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 4963

if you do stained glass, steampunk, poke me. any need colored phone wires? 2 pansypoo53219 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 0 5259

Do they still recycle wool? Like from blankets, sweaters. In the USA? 3 bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 Oct 2023 3 5552

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Quilting and Crochet 16 seaglass Jan 2020 Oct 2023 8 12018

The serger crapped out, and I'm pissed 4 chowmama Sep 2023 Sep 2023 3 6468

83yo knitter makes sweaters for movie 4 KarenS Mar 2023 Sep 2023 12 5507

HALLOWEEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gonna start making stuff. 3 Trueblue1968 Jul 2023 Aug 2023 14 5038

Gods help me, I've commited serger 10 chowmama May 2023 Aug 2023 15 7092

Did any of you know Vice President Harris is a crocheter? 13 yellowdogintexas Apr 2021 Jul 2023 25 15697

Does anyone wo any crafts with polymer clay? 11 debm55 Apr 2023 Jun 2023 1 8394

I've finally finished a roadblock 9 chowmama Jun 2023 Jun 2023 12 6347

alert for anybody who uses stained glass there is a sale w/ glass, cutters, irons etc 0 pansypoo53219 May 2023 May 2023 1 5015

How knitters are making their favorite garments from pop culture - Doctor Who, Outlander, Star Wars 6 seaglass Feb 2021 May 2023 7 14560

Does anyone do Tunisian crochet, aka afghan stitch? 13 wryter2000 May 2023 May 2023 0 8576

A string game with most or all fingers? 11 Tetrachloride Nov 2021 Feb 2023 1 8047

I have recently developed a passion for woodworking 12 NavyDem Apr 2022 Feb 2023 9 11059

I really need to get moving. 2 chowmama Jan 2023 Feb 2023 12 4253

Would any of you wonderful folks have a crochet pattern for a hat? 5 MissMillie Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 7513

Would anyone like a free membership at Craftsy.com? I have a free membership associated with my r/o 2 SoBlueInFL Nov 2022 Nov 2022 1 6734

A blanket apology to the Singer owners and their machines... 33 politicat May 2017 Nov 2022 11 23040

Ukrainian scientist/artist Antonina Kuznetsova (from Kherson) & her Irish Lace 4 Ilsa Mar 2022 Nov 2022 2 6970

Looking for some hints for crafts for family member with a hand tremor 10 Grasswire2 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 4 9191

I don't think I ever posted my granddaughter enjoying her birthday blanket 16 MissMillie Sep 2022 Sep 2022 70 10509

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