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85Handmade Gifts That Are Practically Free
I am going to assume you have zero cash, so that leaves out any kind of baking or cooking because all those ingredients add up and can end up costing more than buying a present. Inventory the supplies you...
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85Hand Embroidery! Hobby, Passion or Obsession???
A lot of my hobbies have come and gone or have changed and evolved over the years. There is only one of those hobbies for which my love has only deepened and has stayed with me ever since I was 5 years...
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84Crafts & Handiwork - Ribbon Embroidery, Counted Cross-Stitch, and Stumpwork
My daughter-in-law, the incredibly talented Mary Kay Lady, has several hobbies which include the topics listed in the title of the hub. Coincidence? I think not... Her favorite, and the one she tells me is...
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86Learn to Sew
I frequently bump into people that tell me they sure wish they knew how to sew. Gone are the days where school's required women to take sewing classes. And a lot of men never got a chance at all. So what do...
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84Handmade Wedding
My daughter's getting married in September. We don't have a lot of money to spend on store bought things plus she has eclectic tastes. Getting things in stores that are exactly right is problematic so I'm...
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78Traditional Mexican Costume
While traditionalists are bemoaning the disappearance of traditional Mexican dress in Mexico, it has become a huge hit among people celebrating Halloween in America. More and more people, including men,...
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78Why Is Counted Cross Stitch So Addictive?
If you're feeling stressed out as a result of the general frustrations that gradully buid up in your everyday life, you could do much worse than to try your hand at counted cross stitch. I can practically guarantee if you try this craft, the bug will bite and... believe me there are few stress-busting outlets that are as therapeutic as counted cross stitch. The calm concentration that it takes to stitch those little crosses (x) onto a piece of fabric will just wash those tensions and anx
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77No Sewing Machine? Hand Sew a Memory Quilt
I love to sew. It is relaxing for me and lately has been a source of comfort. I haven't had a sewing machine in years now. I do everything by hand. I'd like to tell you how easy it is to make a memory...
7710 Things To Do With the Sock the Dryer DIDN'T Eat
This is easy! You can either create a simple puppet using just a couple of permanent markers or you can be a bit more creative and use all sorts of craft supplies. For example, you could use buttons,...
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77Cross-stitching – It’s Not Just Embroidery!
Whether you are a newbie or an expret in cross-stitching, here are a few tips to help you enjoy the activity to the fullest!
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