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A guide to embroidery stitches
By on 10/03/2009 13:34:39
Be a sewing star with these embroidery tips
: The backstitch is worked from right to left. Place the threaded needle under the fabric and bring it up all the way through at the point where you want to begin, point (1) in illustration A. Insert the needle into point (2), go under the fabric, and come back out
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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
, discover Junior’s pick of the best Christmas craft kits.Feeling inspired? A crafty course at ArtisON in North Yorkshire could be just the ticket. This popular arts centre offers a variety of creative courses including Christmas Decorations, vintage
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Going vintage
By on 15/03/2012 11:09:41
Their Nibs founder Fiona Bell shares her five top tips for creating a retro look
1) Match a little girl’s vintage party dress with a bolero-style ballet wrap and ballet pumps for that added party glamour.2) The same dress could be styled with a long sleeve T-shirt underneath worn with a battered pair of canvas Superga-style lace
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Make: George The Puppy sewing instructions and templates
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 11/08/2011 13:26:07
Create a delightful dog with this cute sewing pattern
closed.Taken from Girl’s World by Jennifer Paganelli (Chronicle, £16.99). To buy this book at the special price of £14.99, tel: 01206 255777 and quote ref 50260 ■
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Snap Happy
By Coral Garlick on 20/04/2010 10:30:37
Encourage your budding Baileys and mini Marios to capture family memories on camera
positive purpose in getting very young children used to the idea of taking pictures and perfecting their skills.As your child becomes more adept, you may want to consider investing in a well-priced adult camera – something like the Panasonic Lumix FT1
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