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🧵 I’ve been tatting (frivolité) for a while now — it’s quiet, meditative, and surprisingly addictive.

A simple thread turns into lace. Knot by knot.

I know how hard it is to start when every diagram looks confusing and you’re not even sure which shuttle to buy.

So I put together a beginner-friendly guide — just what I wish I had when I started.

It’s a PDF, with photos, slow steps, and a little project at the end.

If you’ve ever wanted to try tatting, this might help.

No pressure — just sharing something I love.

You can find it here:

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It’s never too late to learn the right way to do things: button sewing technique via imgur → more…

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RIP Joann, now what?

I wanted to make a post I could copy and paste and or link when I see folks asking where to buy fabrics when Joann is gone. I sew a lot, generally between 100-200 items a year and I don't do it on a big budget. Stores are not in a particular order.

Notions:

Wawak.com - start here, mostly stay here. Wawak is a supplier for professional sewing businesses and have the prices that show it. I will not pay for gutermann Mara 100 anywhere else. I buy buttons, tools, thread, and most elastic here.

Stitch Love Studio - this is where I buy lingerie supplies https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchLoveStudio?ref=yr_purchases

Fabric:

Fabric Mart - this is one where you want to sign up for emails and never buy unless its on sale. They run different sales every day and they rotate. Mostly deadstock fabrics but I buy more from here than anywhere else. Fantastic customer service and if you watch you can get things like $6 wool suiting or $4 cotton jersey. https://fabricmartfabrics.com/

Fabrics-Store - again, buy the sales not the full price. Sign up for the emails but redirect them to a folder because it is TOO MANY. They stock linen or good but not amazing quality. https://www.fabrics-store.com/

Purple Seamstress - This is where I buy my solid cotton lycra jersey. They have other things, but the jersey is what I'm here for. Inexpensive and very good quality. If you ask she will mail you a swatch card for the solids. https://purpleseamstressfabric.com/

LA Finch - deadstock fabrics with a fantastic remnant selection https://lafinchfabrics.myshopify.com/

Califabrics - mix of deadstock and big brands, easy to navigate and always seem to have good denim in stock. https://califabrics.com/

Boho Fabrics - good variety, nice bundles. I have also gotten some really great trims from here. https://www.bohofabrics.com/

Firecracker Fabrics - garment and quilting fabrics, really nice selection and great sale section. I've bought $5 yard quilting cottons here several times. https://www.firecrackerfabrics.com/

Hancock's of Paducah - Quilting fabric and some limited garment fabric. AMAZING sale section. Do not sleep on the sale section. This is my first stop when buying quilting fabrics. Usually the last stop too. Not particularly speedy shipping. https://www.hancocks-paducah.com/

Itokri - This is something a little different. Itokri is an Indian business with incredible traditional fabrics. Shipping to the US is expensive, but the fabric is so inexpensive it evens out. I generally end up paying like $30 for shipping. Beautiful ikat and block prints. https://itokri.com/

Miss Matatabi - this is a little treat. This isn't where you go to save money, but there are so many beautiful things in this shop. Ships from Japan incredibly quickly. https://shop.missmatatabi.com/

Lucky Deluxe - Craft thrift store, always has an incredible selection and fantastic customer service. I need to close the tab fast because I never go to this website without finding something I need. https://www.luckydeluxefabrics.com/

Swanson's - the OG of online craft thrift stores, but I find their website harder to navigate. https://www.swansonsfabrics.com

Honorary Mentions: I haven't shopped at these places yet but I have had them recommended and likely will at some point.

A Thrifty Notion - https://athriftynotion.com/

Creative Closeouts - https://creativecloseoutsfabric.com/ being rebranded to sewsnip.com on March 1 - quilting deadstock

Hawthorne Supply Co. - I just got this rec and I think I need to not look too closely or I'm going to slip with my debit card. https://www.hawthornesupplyco.com/

This is not an exhaustive list of everywhere you can buy fabric, or even a full list of where I shop. There are SO many options out there in the world. You also need to think outside the fabric store box. I thrift men's shirt fabrics for quilts and sheets for backing fabric. I don't do a ton of in person thrifting and my local stores don't get a lot of craft materials but every thrift store is its own universe and reflects the community it is in. Go out and find something cool.

Oh and final note: Don't shop at Hobby Lobby.

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While it is from Ravelry, you don't need an account (at least I didn't while signed out and on Firefox). Just click on the download button.

I know I never post my own stuff but this project took me like three months and I'm so proud of it!!

edit: pattern was found on ravelry!

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Here's the active link so you don't have to copy pasta.

Free Winter Homecoming Quilt Pattern https://hoffmancaliforniafabrics.net/patterns/files/Winter-Homecoming.pdf

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so awhile ago I got yarn out of my stash and, no label no idea what it was, so I’ve started keeping yarn Swotchs I guess?

it’s pretty neat looking at all the stuff I’ve got/used. would anyone want a copy for themselves? I have no idea how to add a pdf so a photo should do hopefully.

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Geckos are made using big twist posh yarn, 8mm safety eyes, and a 6mm hook!

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It’s him!!!! It’s Baby Bill but real!!

I literally almost forgot to post here but here it is!! My crochet pattern for Baby Bill!!! This is the first time I’ve ever made a pattern so forgive me if anything’s weird about it. Feel free to comment if you have any questions or need any clarification!!

If you post your finished products please don’t forget to credit me!!

[edited because I forgot one of the instruction pages ??????]

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Kuriboh Amigurumi Pattern

The pattern is available above and as a free PDF download on Ravelry.

Check out my other patterns on Ravelry and Etsy.

First time trying the loop stitch. I had to search for a bit to find a method I liked, so a tutorial is included. This way puts the loops on the right side of the stitches and it works up fast, which is a win-win for me.

I had a small Yu-Gi-Oh phase as a kid. Is it still a thing? I remember the abridged series was pretty good in its day.

This is an icrochetthings original pattern © 2024. For personal use only. Do not copy, sell, alter, or distribute this pattern or parts of it. You may sell a limited number of your handmade finished items provided you credit icrochetthings as the designer.

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This is a really neat concept! Basically, you make a pocket on the back of the quilt, then fold the quilt in such a way it fits into the pocket. This results in a pillow if fluffy or a cushion if not. Great for storing if you store your quilts folded. Mine are rolled because i find it easier to some them in my very limited space, and there's less stress on the fabric due to fewer folds.

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The link above goes to a YouTube video about it, here's the link to the page with the pdf. The video does have a link to a matching skirt, so it's worth a look if that interests you.

free pdf

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~Picture-Perfect Crochet Earring Holder~

I am very excited to present this as the fruits of my first foray into pattern publishing!

This pattern includes a gauge and guide on sizing and will work for any rectangular picture frame.

Feel free to check out more yarn-y things from me on my Ravelry or LoveCrafts profiles!

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The written pattern is linked is here. The how-to video playlist is here.

I can't find fault with this blanket. Perfect job Anyone who answers yes will receive patterns.💙 PATTERN: https://bit.ly/Blanket-kaleidoscope-crochet

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It's my 9 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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Hey sock babes

I just made a free "tv knitting" level sock pattern compilation. My genius plan is to knit down the list in 2024, marking them as done as I go.

But since it is the season of Yule, Christmas, and general gift giving,

If you would also like 32 sock patterns to go ham on (without spending 2 hrs of work finding patterns) here's the Google Drive.

Merry met, my friends!

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DIY Halloween Hand Soap

While some eyeballs or perhaps an ear would look delightfully gruesome as additions to the easy Halloween craft project, I sort of loved the sinister play on words of calling it a Halloween hand soap as it's filled with severed fingers.

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