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Crafting Help

Tips and tricks for stress free quilting

  • Don’t forget about your under thread!
  • Check Twice Sew Once
  • Pre-wash your fabric
  • Mindless Sewing
  • Slow down!
  • Press, don’t Iron!
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Quilting

  • What’s the best batting to use?
  • What’s the best thread to use?
  • What’s the best fabric to use?
  • How much fabric do I need?
  • What is a quilt sandwich?
  • Layer Cakes and Jelly Rolls
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Embroidery and Cross Stitch

  • The most common mistakes
  • Fastening off after stitching
  • Finding the centre of your fabric
  • Where do I start stitching in the design?
  • How to secure the thread when starting
  • How to attach the hoop and adjust tension
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Sewing Assistance

  • I need help with / I don’t understand the pattern instructions?

Common Knitting Problems

  • I need help with a pattern error!
  • My stitches won't all fit on the needle - what can I do?
  • How do I use circular needles for straight knitting ?

Knitting Techniques & How Tos

  • How to cast off
  • How to purl a row
  • How to knit a row
  • How to Tie a slip knot
  • How should I hold knitting needles?
  • How to cast on
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