Arts & Crafts

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How to Keep Quilting Costs Low

Embrace the Past., Learn about quilting before purchasing lots of things., Many websites that can help you start up...

11 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Know Quilting Terminology

Learn the stitches used., Learn the terms for the layers of the quilt., Learn the terms used for the fabric pieces that...

6 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Make an Art Quilt

Buy good fabric., Buy a dark, medium and light coordinated colored fabric., Create a good design., Think small., Apply...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Prepare Fabric for Quilting

Decide what type of quilt are creating: strictly ornamental, or functional?, Know what kind of fabric you are using...

10 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Sew a Biscuit or Puff Quilt

Using 4" squares, you will need approximately 115 squares to make a 60 x 84 inch quilt (15 x 21 squares)., Gather...

10 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Teach a Quilting Class

Do your homework first., Take an account of the quilting skills you excel at., Jot down notes while thinking about the...

24 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Make a Clay Whistle

Start with approximately 455 grams (1 lb) of clay., Make two balls of clay, and make two small pots., Score the rims of...

19 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Identify Vintage Beads

Sort the beads., Examine the bead by sight., Examine the bead by feel., Do a sound test., Look at accompanying...

8 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Choose Glass Beads

Visit a local bead store and look for their glass bead section., Check out lampwork glass beads., Check that the glass...

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Weave with Seed Beads

Learn a bit of terminology., Learn the differences between normal bead weaving and seed bead weaving., Warp the loom...

21 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Buy Beads in Bulk

Order online if you need a wide choice., Look through the array of bead products from the comfort of your chair., Make...

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Sew Organza

Change your sewing machine needle., Sew with a regular weight cotton thread., Set your machine to the straight stitch...

6 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Start a Sewing Machine

Read the manual., Check for all the necessary parts., Follow instructions for setting up your machine., Find the power...

12 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Thread a Sewing Machine

Disengage the needle., Get the bobbin out., Put in your thread., Pull the thread out., Begin winding the bobbin., Put...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Use a Sewing Machine

Find the power switch., Locate the spool pin., Look for the thread guide., Find the bobbin-winder., Look for the stitch...

34 steps 13 min Advanced
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How to Adjust Sewing Machine Timing

Check for other potential problems., Check for a timing issue by performing a timing test., Prepare the machine for...

10 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Choose a Sewing Machine

Consider first the reasons you want a sewing machine., Be honest with yourself: how much time will you actually spend...

14 steps 3 min Advanced

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