Hobbies
Results 21-30 from 17,366 articles
Need Help Learning How to Crochet!!!!
Asked by M.R. from Salt Lake City
on August 16, 2009
-
I grew up watching my mom crochet but I was never interested in the subject. Until I saw a lady at work crocheting a blanket. I was pregnant at the time and I wanted t...
Answers
- M., It depends on what you want. Your local yarn shops probably offers lessons. JoAnn and Michaels craft stores both have basic how to lessons. If there are some ol...
- Hi M., I taught myself how to crochet last year. Once I learned how to work my hands and read the patterns it was rather easy, you just have to stick with it and t...
- I am new to crochet too. I like this site: http://www.crochetspot.com/ Learning to crochet: http://www.crochetspot.com/learning-to-crochet/ How to read crochet ...
Hobbies
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on November 27, 2010
-
Hi All,
Okay, I'm very frustrated again! A few years back, I played the piano a lot. I find it relaxing and soothing. It is a great stress outlet. I also sing ...
Answers
- After we had our second child and I decided to become a SAHM, it dawned on me just how hard it was to stay home and take care of the kids and take care of the house. ...
- Based on our schedule, I'm thinking I will get some Me Time when my oldest gets into high school. Only 1.5 years to go - woohoo! I just wanted to let you know th...
- Yes many of us feel that way. But, it seems to me that you have 1.5 jobs - a part time job and a full time mommy job. "Spending time with the kids" is not leisure - ...
Best Way to Learn to Crochet?
Asked by T.C. from Birmingham
on September 22, 2010
-
I am not a very crafty person but I really need and badly want to learn a new hobby. I really would like to learn to sew but can't afford a sewing machine. I really wo...
Answers
- Go to a hobby store and get a simple basic how to book, or even better find someone who does crochet and have them show you one stitch. Best thing to start is a simple...
- I crochet quite a bit and love it! I take my projects with me everywhere. What I like most is that when I am out at the park or socializing with friends, I have my han...
- Taking a class shouldn't be out of the question. Hire a sitter for about two hours. A class like this usually lasts about 1 hour. If you go to the local craft store th...
Sewing
Asked by V.F. from Shreveport
on April 23, 2012
-
I am looking into teaching myself how to sew. Any ideas where to start? I looked into a course from one of the career institutes, I could also do local classes, but...
Answers
- If you can, I would take a class. I learned in high school and from my mom, and used the same machine for years. I only did random, occasional stuff and nothing advanc...
- The one thing I learned back in 7th grade home ec class that made the most difference was taking a sheet of regular note book paper and "sewing" down each line. No thr...
- Do try to get a local person from high school/quilt guide to give you a hand. Once you begin, get a large 3 ring binder and make something with every stitch in the ma...
Seeking a Knitting Class or Group Around the Elgin Area
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on May 27, 2009
-
hi, I am looking for someone to teach me how to knit/chrocet (not even sre if I am spelling it right!!) I have heard of knitting groups and think it sounds like so muc...
Answers
- Hi J., I used to crochet and have since taught my 11 year old. Fun to learn together, but she decided she wanted to try to knit, something I have never done. So, ...
- Hi J., There are a couple of yarn stores near you that teach knitting and crocheting - Fishbed Knitting Emporium (316 N River St, East Dundee, ###-###-####) and The...
- Try ECC and/or the Park District. have fun!! xo
Crochet Classess
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on March 23, 2008
-
i would like to know where i could go for crochett classess
Answers
Where to Find Sewing Patterns on the Internet?
Asked by J.W. from Tulsa
on December 6, 2009
-
Hi ladies, i was woundering if any of you crafty moms out there know any good websites to download sewing paterns from? thank you in advance!
Answers
- http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns i found this online hope it will help you. If not you can go to google an type in free downloadable sewing patterns an it will ...
- Try youcanmakethis.com The have really cute stuff that is supposed to be easy to make. I have purchased two patterns from them and they have easy guides too for mak...
- What kind are you looking for? for your son for adults or for household stuff?
Sewing Machines/Learn to Sew for Idiots
Asked by V.W. from Jacksonville
on October 27, 2010
-
Hi ladies. I am new to sewing. In fact, I haven't even started. When I was a kid I learned to do some basic crocheting (granny squares, chain stitches) and I've don...
Answers
- If you have a notions store in your area (a place where they sell fabric, crafts, etc.), then there are probably women who hold sewing classes. Alternatively, your loc...
- I would try to take a beginner sewing class if you can find one. That's what I did and it gave me the confidence to make some things on my own. I just made a skirt f...
- My daughter got a sewing machine last year. We bought a Babylock ($400). It does a LOT. One reason we chose this model is because it is the model used in the scho...
Photography
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on October 28, 2007
-
In need of a photography whose prices are reasonable
Answers
- I also recommend Brandi at B4photography. We did our 7 month photos in July and have already scheduled our holiday photos in November. She is sweet and fantastic wit...
- We JUST had our sons 2 year pics done. I must tell you they are more than I could ever have hoped for. They were shot by Brandi with B4 photography. She is certainly t...
- If you are looking for a professional...Desiree Chapman of Just One Year Photography always does a great job with my boys! www.justoneyear.com ###-###-#### Her pric...
Cooking for Kids
Asked by V.B. from Miami
on June 7, 2007
-
I don't cook. If I can microwave it - I'm happy. However, I don't want to burden my daughter with an inability to cook and don't want to teach her bad eating habits....
Answers
- I wasn't taught to cook either and am now cooking almost every meal! That was 3 years ago. My cookbook of choice is the more for less cookbook ( http://www.amazon.co...
- my son loves pastina - its an old recipe passed from my husbands dear Italian grama - boil @ 2 cups water add pasta (I use @ 1/2 cup abc pasta or pastina pasta) ad...
- I sell Princess House products and we have "The miracle dish" that is a crystal casserole dish with a lid that is so awesome, you would love it. You can throw a whole ...
