statistics for vBulletin
About Craft Shed Advertise Privacy
Home Sewing Shop
RSS

About Admin

Admin has been a member since July 25th 2011, and has created 42 posts from scratch.

Admin's Bio

Admin's Websites

This Author's Website is

Admin's Recent Articles

Sewing Needles

published Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 12:01 am by

A long thin tool with a pointed tip which is used for sewing purpose is known as a sewing needle.  In ancient times, needles were made out of bones or wood, but in today’s world a sewing needle is manufactured from carbon steel. Ideally, a needle that is used for sewing has a pointed tip and contains a hole on the other side. This hole is known as “eye” and is used to carry the thread. The pointed end pierces the material that is to be stitched and the blunt end pulls the thread out of the fabric. Strange, but the fact is that the strawberry is used to keep these needles sharp and smooth.

This is a preview of Sewing Needles. Read the full post (417 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)
Tags: , , ,
Posted in General, Sewing | No Comments »

Types of Scarf Knitting Patterns

published Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 12:01 am by

The art by which thread or yarn is turned into a cloth or a fine material is known as Knitting. Knitting is performed by creating consecutive rows of loops wherein a loop is pulled through an existing loop. Creating loops by passing thread from an existing loop leads to a knitted fabric. Knitting can be used to make lot of designer things like scarves, sweaters and other clothes. Beautiful scarves can be knitted using homespun yarn which can be used in winters to protect from the chilly weather, but in a classy way.

This is a preview of Types of Scarf Knitting Patterns. Read the full post (415 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)
Tags: , , ,
Posted in General, Knitting | No Comments »

Diecuts with a View Luxury 12 Inch by 12 Inch Paper Stack

published Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 12:01 am by
Add a touch of elegance to your project with luxury papers. Each stack is full of 12 by 12-inch metallic prints on pearlized papers perfect for wedding, dance or other formal events. Includes 42 sheets per pad. Acid and lignin free.

Permanent link to this post (43 words, estimated 10 secs reading time)
Tags: , , ,
Posted in General | No Comments »

Varieties of Quilting Patterns

published Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 12:01 am by

The art of holding three or more layers of fabric together by a stitch is known as Quilting. It is a stitching art to create designer product. Quilt can either be done by machine or hand. Special kind of thread and needle is used in the process of quilting. If performed by hand, quilting is done on a frame using needles which are specially crafted and are called “betweens”. Machine quilting is done on a conventional sewing machine and matching thread is used to bring about the design. An artist who creates quilt is known as a quilter. The three layers of fabric that are the top material, the sandwiched fabric and the backing material can be joined together either by straight, rocking or a running stitches. Quilting is done to create bed covers, clothing, wall hanging and other designer products.

This is a preview of Varieties of Quilting Patterns. Read the full post (423 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)
Tags: , ,
Posted in General, Quilting | No Comments »

Build Your Own Beautiful Gift Basket

published Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 12:01 am by

Today the term “Gift baskets” appears on the top ten home creative businesses. It is a quickly growing business option for the talented and creative person. Gift baskets are a great gift to be presented to someone with care and affection. While wondering and mulling over a special gift or unique gift option, it is difficult to find a better solution than making your own gift basket. You can show your love in the form of a creative gift basket for any occasion like Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas or even a holiday. Though many find it difficult to make this sort of a gift, either because of choosing the contents or wrapping it around, it actually is quite simple. You just need your imagination and creative ideas to take a front seat and voila!

This is a preview of Build Your Own Beautiful Gift Basket. Read the full post (481 words, 1 image, estimated 1:55 mins reading time)
Tags: , , ,
Posted in General | No Comments »

  • Kirstie’s Homemade Home

    For your ideal guide to making your own crafts at home this is the perfect choice.

    I love this book and regularly read it for extra inspiration, it is packed full of worthwhile arts and crafts for you to do either for your own leisure or as a business opportunity. As many of my readers are aware Kirstie is a busy working mum and she still likes to spend time putting together beautiful crafts with her children. Not to mention the savings you can make by making presents for friends and families.

    Think for a moment how much money you spend on birthday and christmas presents and how something unique and personal would be much better!!

    You can find out more about Kirstie's Homemade Home by either clicking here or clicking on the picture.