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Has anyone ever done/is doing a pattern for Halloween? It seems oddly novel yet they're quite rare in comparison to patterns for Christmas or even Easter. Just seems like there's so much potential in terms of unique samplers and tongue-in-cheek designs...

Pick those otherwise idle moments in the day that might otherwise be filled with a bit of sewing or knitting. If you do any kind of regular commute in which you're not behind the wheel or handlebars, work out a system of how to easily carry your project - whichever you feel is most portable - and ju...

One worth keeping mind is even if a piece you've had for a while doesn't appear dirty or in need of a wash, the oils from your skin and other uncomfortable deposits will have passed into your work, and can lead to mess down the line. Out of curiosity, has anyone tried both hand washing and using a d...

Don't you think that the girl- the geranium fairy,looks like she has a beard?? Maybe I'm the only one who thought that!? Now that you mention it, she does appear to have a bit of a five o'clock shadow. :D She really does! I followed the plan- I think I should have just changed it to a slightly ligh...

It's really lovely to see how, on hearing he'd picked a pattern a bit much for a beginner, you searched for one that still had the requisite amount of roosters! Excited to hear how he gets on with his first few stitches