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Nellys Needles

Hi I'm Sue and I enjoy all forms of crafting. I have been crafting in some way or another for around 40 years since my kids were small. I recently purchased an embroidery machine and now I am totally addicted to it, free standing lace projects are my favorite however I will stitch on absolutely anything that is quirky, fun and original - just now my latest quirky project is embroidered loo rolls!! The picture does not do it justice but what a brilliant idea for getting the person who has everything (except one of these)! I am not sure...
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Mirthil Crafts

Hi I'm Nicole and I am a Crafter. As a child I learnt to knit and sew from my Mum. Since then I am always making something, I can't sit at night just watching TV as my hands need to be busy.I love coming up with new creations, be it something for a friend or family member or for my craft stall. The last 4 years I have been crafting using tartan. It started with my Thistle lapel pins , then making Kilted doorstops, kilted bottle covers and lately Sitooterie cushions. I also up-cycle pre loved kilts as commission pieces or...
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Midwinter Makes

Hi, i’m Anne and for the past 5 years I have found myself being drawn to sewing and all things crafty. I have always enjoyed being creative and it still amazes me how a project can start off as one thing but can transform into something completely different and somehow it just works! I often find myself hours into a project thinking, "blimey what is this supposed to be" but I plod on and then somehow it ends up looking like a thing I would be happy to post about saying "Hey Look What I Just Made" to my wonderful...
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