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How to Stitch Beads to Fabric

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Whether you are embellishing a tote bag or a formal gown, stitching beads to fabric is an effective way to add dimension and design to clothing and accessories. Although the work can be painstaking, the result is stunning. Start with a small project to learn the process and before long you will be r

How to Make Magnet Jewelry

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The use of magnetic jewelry dates back to ancient Greece. Today, professional athletes wear magnetic jewelry to maximize performance. Other people enjoy the calmness and relaxed feeling they experience when wearing magnetic jewelry. Although you can readily find this type of jewelry, you can also ma

Ideas for Melting Beads

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Melting beads transforms them while retaining their color.multi-coloured beads, background from beads image by 26kot from Fotolia.comCrafters typically use beads to make jewelry or to add decorative elements to bridal gowns, pillows and textile art. But with a little heat, you can melt...

About Afghans

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Afghans are handcrafted blankets or shawls made from wool yarn. These portable, versatile blankets have been a part of the North American tradition since the first settlers arrived. Afghans have since evolved into works of art valued not only for their function but also for their form. Numerous patt

How to Diamond Braid Stitch

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The diamond braid stitch is a simple stitch to complete for lanyard-making. Choose your plastic lace colors, also known as boondoggle or scoubidou to those who work with the material, doing either a solid color or two different colors for added interest to your lanyard. If at any point you need to t

How to Set Up Tie-Dye

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Tie-dye is a technique used for adding color to natural fabrics, such as cotton, wool and linens. The colors chosen for tie-dye projects are unlimited, but most color palettes include bright hues ranging from lemon yellow to vivid purple to produce brilliant tints on the fabric. Patterns in tie-dye

How to Knit Gloves With Fur

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Fur trimmed gloves are a stylish accessory in cold weather. Knitting gloves requires not only basic knitting skills, but also familiarity with double pointed needles. Fur trim protects the wrists from cold weather. The trim holds the gloves under the sleeves of a coat, preventing gaps that can get c