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Karen wrote: "The mini scrapbook sounds a great idea, Emma. And obviously you'll be making quilts with all the left-over fabrics...

I've had a few 'teething problems' getting the writing done! I probably learn ..."

So James Hogg's 'The Private Memoirs and Confessions of A Justified Sinner' probably won't get a look-in, then? :)

You shortened the title!
hope you're not doing that in tapestry? !

Mercifully not! though it might make quite a good picture.

Today's free craft books

Crochet
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Candle making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Today's free craft books

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Knitting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Make you own blowgun (?!?)
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Blowguns for profit? Huh?

Today's free craft books

Nail art
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Knitting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Soap and cosmetics making
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Candle making
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Rubber band jewelry
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I had to look at the rubber band book cos we have quite a collection thanks to the postie. But apparently the book doesn't have any pictures of the projects!

I'm a bit obsessed with scented candles at the moment - the idea of candle making really appeals to me (much more than rubber band jewelry...) Off to check out that link. G x

I've been downloading all the candle making and soap making books, because they are both things that I fancy having a go at! Haven't got round to actually doing anything with them yet though.

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with your candle making, Grace.

No free craft books today....

I bought a lovely book on candle making, must be about 25 years ago - still waiting to have a go!

There's a great little candle shop in a village called Portaferry on the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland. In it you can dip your own candles. They give you a pair of long,skinny tapers on a string, and access to about eight vats of coloured wax and you just pick your colours till you end up with fat waxy rainbows! I suspect it's for children, but I love it!

Might not be for children. With the hot wax and such. I got a kit a few years ago for Christmas but my dad used it more than me. I've been meaning to get some more wax but the main problem is finding decent scents to put in them.

I used to mess about making candles when I was a teenager. Not with kits though, I melted down old bits of half used ones in a spoon over a candle flame and used them to make new ones in cast-off containers. I loved it. Then I was given a proper kit and it wasn't half as much fun.

Can't we dunk children in rainbow wax?

I still make candles out of ends of old ones, using old cream tubs and teacups and suchlike. I melt them wholesale in a bain marie and see what comes out, or do them in stripes as old candles come along.

Lexie wrote: "There's a great little candle shop in a village called Portaferry on the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland. In it you can dip your own candles. They give you a pair of long,skinny tapers on a stri..."

That must be about the only thing in Portaferry, unless the aquarium is still open... Although, even still...

P.s. you still coming to see Hello, Dolly!? I hope so, would be great if you could hang around to say hello afterwards :o)

Ticket's on my noticeboard! And the aquarium was still open last October, though threatened with closure. Portaferry Arms is also quite good for bar lunches!

Today's free craft books

Candle making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Felting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Crafting with duct tape
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

looked at the reviews for 'duct tape' book - not apparently magic after all!!

Today's free craft books

Knitting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Quilting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

General craft
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Wood working
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Jewelry making
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thanks, had to get the quilting one of course

Karen wrote: "thanks, had to get the quilting one of course"

Wondered if you would... :0)

Today's free craft books

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Knitting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Soap making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Candle making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Build your own airplane!
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I am looking for a knitting pattern for a DK Crew necked Raglan sleeved jumper in double moss stitch or rib, fit 38-44 chest. Any one have one I could buy? I have serched everywhere I can think of, even ebay.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I don't have any knitting patterns. I hope you find what you are looking for.

I've started my scrapbook with little pockets in it, it's 5 by 7 so it will fit photos really well and still show off the papers I'm using. I've also got another lots of wedding invites to do this month too.

haven't started playing with daughter's wedding invites seriously yet. So many options, don't know where to start!

Pat (Scorpio) wrote: "I am looking for a knitting pattern for a DK Crew necked Raglan sleeved jumper in double moss stitch or rib, fit 38-44 chest. Any one have one I could buy? I have serched everywhere I can think of,..."

Hi, Pat,

I've a couple of possibilities: Sirdar 2235, which looks like a kind of fisherman's rib, sizes 38 - 44, crewneck and raglan, for Souffle or Candytwist. Don't know what weight they were but it's knitted on old 8s and 10s. The other one is Paton's and definitely double knitting, 34 - 44", crewneck and raglan, done in a kind of basketweave of about four stitches each way (if you see what I mean) that could easily be knitted as double moss or rib instead. The latter comes in a small booklet with a few other patterns. Would either suit?

If Lexie's patterns don't work out I can have a look through MIL's when we visit next Month Pat, she used to knit lots of men's jumpers.

Oh my that is great! Thank you ladies for your response.

Lexie either sounds good. If you can spare them both. I would be over the moon. I have looked through so many patterns in the last few days but none seemed to fit.

Pat, I've PM'ed you - let me know if it hasn't got through as my system seems to be a bit dodgy today! You're welcome to both patterns if they suit.

Got it thanks and replied

Today's free craft books (sorry I haven't posted these for a while)

Applique
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Origami
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Candle and soap making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Wish I was neat enough to do applique properly!

Today's free craft books

Knitting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Candle making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Just nabbed the applique one, it's still free today :)
My lovely sewing machine does the applique for me, so it's neat enough for me - and the fabrics are always backed with iron-on stuff. What amazes me is people doing those teenie intricate finger-turnings. I've got a couple of fab books by Janet Bolton - farmyard applique, and Mrs Noah's quilt. Not got the right fingers nor the patience for that - nor sharp enough eyesight!

I've been making a mini scrapbook. I'm planning to do a you tube video with instructions for the way I've done it (I looked up lots of tutorials and then did it my own way) I'll post. Link here when it's done if you guys are interested.

Any tips for using the iron-on stuff? Mine didn't really stay ironed on.

Iron it with a thin sheet over it then sew around the edges anyway. the iron on bit means it doesnt move while you sew and the sewing is more secure. That's the way I've done it before

Today's free craft books

Crochet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Soap making
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Maybe the sheet I used over it was too thick - or maybe my iron isn't hot enough. I did sew anyway as I wasn't at all happy with the way it was staying on. Lots of fiddly bits - deer legs and robin beaks!

Today's free craft books

Felting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Quilting
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

Lexie wrote: "Maybe the sheet I used over it was too thick - or maybe my iron isn't hot enough. I did sew anyway as I wasn't at all happy with the way it was staying on. Lots of fiddly bits - deer legs and robin..."

I buy metres of it from our little haberdashery shop just up the road - I'm pretty sure it's Bondaweb (it's not got a label but I can check when I'm next in). I use loads of it. I just use a hot iron, no sheet or anything. I'm only sticking it onto cotton fabrics as they're easiest to use for patchwork. It always seems pretty solid once stuck.

Forgot to add. It's easier to iron it on and then cut it out. That way all the little bits are fully bonded.

Yep, that's what I do. Altho to be honest, I am a bit mean with it as it ain't cheap. Once I've traced the design, I cut it out fairly close and then iron it on to the tiddly scrap of fabric... which is why I have to have a separate iron/board cover. So many times I've got bits of bondaweb over the edge and stuck on the ironing board.

Hi my name is Fatima. I'm 18 and i love crafting. It can be a bit hard sometimes as i'm completely blind but i try not to let it stop me

Good for you! What crafts do you do?

And yes, Karen - I have a completely wrecked ironingboard cover - it didn't help that I was using fabric paint on the same project ...

Fatima wrote: "Hi my name is Fatima. I'm 18 and i love crafting. It can be a bit hard sometimes as i'm completely blind but i try not to let it stop me"

Hi Fatima, I admire your determination! My mum has very little sight now, due to AMD, so she's abandoned her crafting, but thankfully she gets loads of talking books to keep her going

Lexie wrote: "Good for you! What crafts do you do?

And yes, Karen - I have a completely wrecked ironingboard cover - it didn't help that I was using fabric paint on the same project ..."

I'm just ordering some liquitex acrylic inks to have a play with on the fabric - I don't 'think' they need heat-setting after use, but I'll let you know.

I do things like polymer clay and jewelery making now and then. Basically anything i can touch and feel