If you have a question for Ask CRAFT, shoot me an email at becky@craftzine.com, or drop us a note on Twitter! We’d love to answer your crafty questions on any topic: technique, projects, crafty culture, or anything else! Each week the answers are here; include your name, where you’re from, and your website or blog […]
If you have a question for Ask CRAFT, shoot me an email at becky@craftzine.com, or drop us a note on Twitter! We’d love to answer your crafty questions on any topic: technique, projects, crafty culture, or anything else! Each week the answers are here; include your name, where you’re from, and your website or blog […]
If you have a question for Ask CRAFT, shoot me an email at becky@craftzine.com, or drop us a note on Twitter! We’d love to answer your crafty questions on any topic: technique, projects, crafty culture, or anything else! Each week the answers are here; include your name, where you’re from, and your website or blog […]
Why is it that sewing machine tension can be such a bear to deal with? Here are some symptoms of tension problems: thread breakage skipped stitches knotting or jamming top/bottom thread visible on the other side of the seam Many of these problems can be alleviated by giving your machine a thorough cleaning and making […]
fabricandlines on Twitter asked us: Do you have any tips on painting or making your own wooden dolls? Sure! You can make wooden dolls from pieces of scrap wood, old banisters, or even bedpost caps sold at the big box hardware stores. You can also use wooden clothespins, too. Sometimes the craft store sells wooden […]
Ramona from Pinckard, Ala., wants to give her bed linens a tea-stained look, but doesn’t know where to start. There are lots of techniques for getting an antiqued look on fabric, and tea is certainly high on the list. It’s natural, cheap, and easy. Your results will depend on your particular combination of circumstances, and […]
Lisa from Greece writes in: I am fairly new to making paper beads but completely hooked. My only problem is – how the heck can I be assured of making the same shape time after time? Most of my beads are longish but I would love to make small, roundish ones to put between the […]
