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Do You Crochet? Someone?? Anyone???
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on November 22, 2011
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I have wanted to learn for a long time... picked up several books and patterns here and there, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot make heads or tails of the croche...
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- Sorry, I don't, but will you make me a beanie! They sound adorbale. I bet there is a niche market for those.
- Have you looked at ravelry.com? They have lots of things. You can even narrow your search to just crochet and free patterns. I always narrow it even further to pict...
- There is a book out there something about teach yourself crochet visually, that a friend of mine swears by. I haven't looked for it but I have the same trouble as you...
Sewing Questions-trying to Help Some Homeless Kids
Asked by V.R. from Redding
on November 28, 2009
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My 9 year old son and some of his friends, along with the moms have been helping out a woman who feeds and drives 40 homeless teenagers to school every day. We usually...
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- Great cause. Good for you and your son. I think that the way to get the two sacks(inner and outer) to stay together, yet come apart would be to sew or tie ropes or s...
- I agree with Helen about the fleece -- fleece was my first thought. But if you are saving money by using donated items, specifically afghans, then I guess you don't w...
- V., I praise you for helping. If you sew the blankets together along the bottom, you can put some heavy duty flat material, or make your own out of scrap, and sew it ...
Sewing Machine
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on May 24, 2011
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I bought a used sewing machine about 30 years ago...and I am desperate to replace it (finally)! It's just not working as well as it should anymore. My daughter (who ...
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- My sewing machine is a Janome. I got it at Sears. Very affordable. Most important thing to me was automatic thread tension. Good website for reviews and sewing inf...
- I bought a Brother computerized machine on Overstock.com for around $120 and it's great! It is the first machine I've ever owned and I learned on it. I now sew tons ...
- I would go to a sewing machine center. My daughter loves fashion design and we bought a Babylock mid grade (around $400) for her. We chose this model because it...
Photography Locations:)
Asked by C.T. from Phoenix
on October 13, 2008
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I have just started up my own photography buisness, and I was wondering if anybody had any cool location spots to take photos at? I have a handful of location spots bu...
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- Avenue of the Fountains in Fountain Hills has a number of small rock/water features and trees that looked great in our engagement photos.
- Hi! I am not sure where you live, but in Scottsdale, right by the Library and the Civic Center is a beautiful spot! Basic cross streets are Indian School and Drinkwate...
- The Islands in Gilbert have some neat bridges that are used a lot for pictures. One year we went to Goldfield Ghost Town (I think that is the name)just East of Apache...
Seeking a Knitting Tutor/teacher/mentor for ME!
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on February 14, 2008
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hi there.
i've finally gotten up the nerve to go to my local yarn store and get some big needles and big bulky yarn to learn with. these gals are GREAT folks and hap...
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- Stitch n Bitch is fascinating and awesome...if you notice an extra stitch...add it with another one to make it go away.
- Hi M., to really answer your request for a teacher, we need to know where you live. With a 4-year-old and another on the way, you don't have a lot of time to drive ar...
- I'm not sure where you live, but they have a knit night at Passion Knit in Sneider Plaza in University Park. It's free, a bunch of people just sit around/drink wine/kn...
Sewing Machine
Asked by T.H. from Bismarck
on August 25, 2010
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I'm looking to purchase a new sewing machine (as mine kicked the bucket). I am looking for something that is in the 100-200 dollar price range that is simple to use b...
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- The old vintage machines are usually pretty sturdy, you would just probably need to get it serviced. They are much nice sewing wise then the cheap machines you can buy...
- Do not buy a singer! I am a home seemstress of alsmost 30 yrs. My Singer of 26 yrs kicked the bucket and I bought another Singer, Bad mistake as used it once then had ...
- I have a Brother sewing machine I got at costco and I love it. And if you get it there and you dont like it (even online) you can return to store for full refund. Here...
Sewing Machine
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on November 28, 2007
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I've decided I wanted to finally get a sewing machine. The last one I've ever seen used was by my Mom years & years ago & she no longer has it. I've seen the new one...
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- I tend to like Singers. If you can afford the ones with the automatic designs, you will be much happier. As you do more sewing you will enjoy the preset designs. ...
- If your not trying to be a professional seamstress then go for something affordable. I have a brother which I got from Wal-mart. This is my second brother and prior to...
- I am a big fan of the Pfaff. I had one for 22 years and just upgraded to the new model last year. I never had a problem with it and it's easy to use. I bought my la...
Photography Business
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on May 31, 2007
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I have been very interested in photography since my daughter was born and would like to eventually do it for a living. The last thing that I want to do is go back to ...
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- Hi J.! I have a photography business of my own. I am G. Ledman Photographic Art, and have been so for 2-3 years. Prior to that, I was just taking pics for everyone ...
- Most Community Colleges have small courses that are like a few classes long, and not entire semisters long, that can give you training on using cameras, lighting, edit...
- Hello I have some info on how to get educated further at home in photography. You can purchase a Short Course at ritzcamera.com for $249. It has all you need to star...
Knitting Wool Soakers for Nighttime Use
Asked by J.J. from Pittsburgh
on March 3, 2008
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We've used cloth diapers successfully with our son (now 21 mos) and he's ready for a bigger size wool soaker for nighttime use. They are pretty expensive and you need...
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- Being the owner of a wahm cloth diapering company since 2002 you can bet my eyes widened with a glimmer. Congrats on 21 months in cd. It is so good to see that there...
- This website has several links for patterns. http://diaperpages.com/soaker.php
- You can find many free patterns for soakers on the internet. Just do a search. There are many. You can also make them from old wool sweaters...there are also free pa...
Sewing Lessons
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on May 25, 2010
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Is there anyone in the southwest, hospital district, or really just in Fort Worth, that gives sewing lessons? I am really looking for a one on one. I know the basics, ...
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- There is a woman who does embroidery in Berkley off 8th street, Nancy Witt. Her company is in the spare room in their home. She might be willing to take on a student....
- are you part of a moms group? or could you be and ask around? Checked with your community classes? Every town I've ever lived in seemed to offer sewing through commu...
- Hey T., check out "extended education" classes at TCU... There is a wonderful lady SUE OTT who teaches sewing to beginners......I believe they have a web site -----ww...
