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chic36
	Original handmade purses, accessories, crafts made of vintage kimonos, and more! The things which make your style a little more cute and unique. All items are shipped directly from Japan. Shop abroad at chic36!! http://chic36.web.fc2.com (Clicks: 660; Link added: Sep 21, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Anything can be materials for crafts. You only need your inspiration and enthusiasm. Got an old-fashioned cloth? You can change it into a one of a kind craft. There's no worthless things in the world.

Winnowings
	A truly talented paper-piece quilt designer shares a bit about her life and the world around her. With her daily activities for inspiration, she creates some of the most charming quilt block designs and best of all provides them as part of her on-going Block a Day series. http://winnowings.blogspot.com (Clicks: 656; Link added: Nov 5, 2009) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Use a glue stick to tack down a seam allowance for a curved piece that will be appliqued. Machine stitch just outside of the curve, fold the fabric under at the seam and tack down with the glue to create a nice crisp edge.

Sherri's Special Things
	Beautiful beaded macrame jewelry, especially watches and bracelets. Tiny beads and tiny threads are carefully knotted and woven into lovely jewelry that is nothing like the macrame of old. http://ss10001.etsy.com (Clicks: 650; Link added: Nov 18, 2008) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Use a no-fray liquid (found at fabric shops) on the ends of macrame cord to keep the ends from fraying! It dries fairly hard and will make it much easier to thread on tiny seed beads.

All About Decoupage
	This website is devoted to the art/craft of découpage. There are free instructions and advice for you to learn more about this fascinating and rewarding hobby. Learn how to decoupage on virtually any surface. http://www.decoupage-online.com/ (Clicks: 645; Link added: Aug 22, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip While découpage is a scissor-oriented craft and purists will tell you must cut out, it is OK to use paper punches, quilling strips and stickers to embellish your work. It is NOT advisable to use these for competition work because it is most often against the rules. Check the rules first. But as far as gifts or sale items are concerned, use them if you want.

Olga's Macrame Hobby site
	Learn how to make basic and some unique Macrame knots. Visit the photo gallery of my handmade Macrame items with descriptions and instructions on how to make them. Explore the history of macrame art and learn about the origins of the craft and hopefully become inspired to make your own macrame art. http://www.olgasmacrame.com (Clicks: 645; Link added: Jan 29, 2008) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip You don't need anything for creating Macrame piece - only your hands, some yarn - and sometimes your imagination! Macrame is almost lost art but nowadays it become more and more popular. When making knots with picots, covering your work surface with a piece of plaid fabric or lined paper will make it easier to create uniformly-sized loops.

Recycled Plastic Bag patterns
	A website where you can learn and share information about crocheted and other crafted recycled bags. An eco friendly site dedicated to recycling and crafting with free patterns and tutorials. http://www.myrecycledbags.com (Clicks: 636; Link added: May 3, 2007) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip If when shaping your finished piece, you find it won't lie flat or shape properly, carefully add a little heat (a hair dryer works well) and position the piece into the right shape. Be careful to not actually melt the plastic.

Funky Friends Factory Soft Toy Patterns & Kits
	Soft toys you’ll love to make! The Funky Friends Factory is a unique range of simple Patterns and Kits for cuddly Soft Toys. Visit the website for a free guide to making soft toys and other fun stuff with fleece. Members get discounted prices and a free ‘Easy Teddy’ PDF with their FIRST purchase! Now also available – Cross-Stitch & Teddy Bear Patterns. http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com (Clicks: 621; Link added: Jan 18, 2008) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip Cut off all your ‘starting and finishing’ threads as you finish EACH seam, this way you won’t end up getting them caught in your seams as you sew. The worst thing I did whilst cutting off threads was to nick a hole in the side of a rhino, which I was making as a gift for a work colleague. I didn’t have time to make another one so I patched him with “Fray–Stop” but he didn’t look his best!

Placemat Purse 3 - Straw
	Find an embroidered straw placemat, some coordinating fabric, a zipper and something for handles, and you are only a few stitches away from making this fun summer purse. Easy to follow and fully illustrated instructions will show you how to make a gusset for your placemat purse and the conversation that follows should answer all of your questions. http://www.craftster.org/forum/ (Clicks: 592; Link added: Oct 22, 2006) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip When measuring the folded placemat to determine the size of your gusset, use several clothes pins to secure the placemat while you measure.

Make Your Own Leash
	Your dog will be proud when led on a high fashion leash that you made yourself. Clear step-by-step instructions will have you and your doggie steppin' out in no time. Anna Maria is not your typical crafty blogger - she designs and sells some of the most fun and colorful fabrics around as she shares her joy of sewing, family and friends with the world. http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com (Clicks: 587; Link added: Feb 1, 2007) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip When sewing through thick material make sure to use heavy duty sewing machine needles as a general sewing needle will break under the strain and may damage you or your machine.

Beltana's Beads
	This site has tutorials on how to make tubular peyote, spiral rope chain, tubular net, loomwork and Cheyenne/Brick stitch. Each technique is presented in the form of a project how to. http://www.angelfire.com/co2/beltana/main.html (Clicks: 573; Link added: Sep 1, 2009) Link Details \| Report Broken Link
Crafty Tip When using a beading loom, add 3-4 inches to the length of your warp threads to achieve the desired length for the finished piece.

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