[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fw: ThriftyFun Crafts: Yarn Chains
joseli Walter
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From: "Sharon Hooley" <shooley2 at q.com>
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fw: ThriftyFun Crafts: Yarn Chains
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> Sharon
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> Vol. 4, Num. 9, March 4, 2009 (Read It Online)
> Hello Sharon,
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> Photos and Projects:
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> a.. Craft Project: Plastic Canvas Purse
> b.. Craft Project: Mitten Man Puppet
> c.. Craft Project: Vintage Fridgie Diet Reminder Elephant
> d.. Craft Project: Spring Basket Liner
> e.. Craft: Tin Man Mania
> Tips:
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> a.. Reuse Packing Paper for Crafts
> b.. Craft: Uses For Yarn Chains
> c.. Craft: Revamped Chandelier
> d.. Craft: Baby Bottle Snow Globes
> e.. Craft Tip: Quilt Binding Without Mitered Corners
> f.. Homemade Wedding Bouquets
> Requests:
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> a.. String Easter Eggs
> b.. Instructions for Knifty Knitter Long Loom
> c.. Bottle Caps with Pictures on Them
> d.. Quick and Easy Crochet Patterns
> e.. Knifty Knitter Golf Club Cover Pattern
> f.. Grocery Bag Dog Leash
> g.. Barbie Pattern: Bridal Gown with Musical Train and
> Wedding-Party Hats
> h.. Modern Afghan Pattern
> i.. Coffee Can Angels
> j.. Attaching Fabric to Painted Wood Frame
> k.. Crocheted Turtle Rattle
> l.. Organizing Silk Flowers
> m.. Crocheted Bunny Pattern
> n.. Instructions for Apple Pie Knitting Loom
> o.. Decorating a Tip Jar
> p.. Crafts Using Cat Food Cans
> q.. Free Antique Pineapple Crochet Patterns
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> Craft Project: Plastic Canvas Purse
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> A purse made from plastic canvas.
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> Craft Project: Mitten Man Puppet
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> A fun little project to make and to play with.
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> Craft Project: Vintage Fridgie Diet Reminder Elephant
>
> This was one of my most popular crafts to sell in the 60's. The foam
> is not the same now as back then, but it is more dense and easier to work
> with. A great little tuck-in gift for secret pals, friends, and loved
> ones.
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> Craft Project: Spring Basket Liner
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> Sewing a liner for an old basket to give it new life and purpose:
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> Craft: Tin Man Mania
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> I created this mini man from some recycled soup and coffee cans, soda
> tabs, funnel, bolts, screws, candy tins for feet, coat hangers, swivel,
> spray paint and tin snips. I used and awl and hammer to make the holes I
> needed. Tin snips were used to cut out hands and heart. I hang him in my
> garden.
>
> By Wendy S from Coopersburg, PA
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> Tips:
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> Reuse Packing Paper for Crafts
>
> Now that many places are using recycled or green packing materials,
> we get lot of brown scrunched paper in the boxes when we order items
> online. If you unscrunch and smooth out that paper, it's often 4-6 feet
> long and 2-3 feet wide - absolutely perfect for kids to use to color,
> trace their bodies, draw pirate maps, or do various other fun crafty
> things with.
>
> You can also ask newspapers for their discarded end rolls of
> newsprint.
>
> By Emily from RI
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> Craft: Uses For Yarn Chains
>
> I often sit and watch TV with yarn and hook in hand. When I don't
> have a project going, I just hit the yarn and make a chain and I keep
> going till I run out of yarn. Some of my chains are about 60 feet long. I
> then roll them into a ball or several balls and put them in a nice bowl or
> basket.
>
> Now, that in itself is fun and pretty to do, but it's not the only
> thing you can do with it. I take a large "Q" hook, and make other things
> with the chain, as if it were just yarn. Some of the easiest projects are
> rugs, place mats, hotpads, and things that are flat.
>
> But, don't let that stop you from making baskets, plant hangers,
> chair pads and so much more! The effect is very unusual and "knobby" for
> lack of a better word, so it's great for those country accents. Enjoy!
>
> By Sandra from Salem, OR
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> Craft: Revamped Chandelier
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> I wanted a crystal chandelier for my dining room. I searched for
> something affordable. Not! So I decided to make my own.
>
> I found an old rusty candle light fixture at a junk shop. Cleaned it
> up,and painted it with "gold" rust stopping paint. Then sprayed lightly
> with a flat black to make it look old! I ordered four 9 foot sections of
> clear plastic beads from a Christmas store. I decorated it with the beads
> and added candle shaped bulbs. It is beautiful and everyone remarks about
> it when they come to my house.
>
> By Pam from Wendell, NC
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> Craft: Baby Bottle Snow Globes
>
> I help raise four grand-daughters, all crafty. It is very expensive
> with art supplies for four. I asked a friend of mine who is also raising
> grandchildren (babies) for some of her taller baby food jars, and lids.
>
> Right now I am experimenting making snow globes or pretty little
> glass decorations for adults in the family. The kids will have a ball with
> this, once I get a few basics down on how to do it.
>
> I want us to make little snow globes together for next winter. Every
> holiday will bring new challenges. However, it will save on buying gifts
> for all the holidays we have. It will also be a "memory" for the girls
> that they can pass on. This will be great fun.
>
> By Phyllis from Oshkosh
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> Craft Tip: Quilt Binding Without Mitered Corners
>
> How to sew binding on a baby quilt (it could be a big quilt also)
> without having to bother with doing mitered corners. Mitered corners are
> hard to get just exactly right and if you are a perfectionist and want it
> to look just so, then you should try this method.
>
> Picture #1
>
> Using a dinner plate trace around it at the corner. Cut the excess
> fabric off forming a rounded corner of the front fabric only. You can cut
> off the excess of the back after the binding has been machine stitched
> around.
>
> Picture #2
>
> Have your binding all made and pressed. I always fold mine and use it
> doubled. Sew the edge of binding onto the quilt and ease around the
> rounded corners using slow speed on sewing machine, guilding the fabric as
> you go with your hands. Remember you are sewing the binding on the front
> of the quilt. Cut off excess batting and fabric at the corners and around
> the quilt evenly.
>
> Picture #3
>
> Clip the fabric around the curve to keep it from forming folds and
> wrinkles when you fold it over to the back to hand stitch. This will make
> it lie real flat. Be careful not to cut into the stitching line of your
> sewing.
>
> Picture #4
>
> Fold the binding in half unto the back of the quilt and hand stitch
> around using very small invisible stitches. Always check the front to be
> sure your stitches do not go through and show on the other side. Use
> matching thread. Do not pull too tight. When you get to the end where you
> started to sew it on, hide stitches underneath. Tie a knot in the thread
> and tuck under the hand stitching.
>
> Picture #5
>
> Press the binding and you are finished. I always tie my layers
> together before I sew the binding on.
>
> I love this method. I can do the mitered corners but since I have
> discovered this method I never do mitered. I'll never go back. It doesn't
> affect how the quilt looks at all in my opinion.
>
> Thanks,
> Donna
>
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> Homemade Wedding Bouquets
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> These are sample wedding bouquets that I made myself.
>
> By Marlene from Seagrove, NC
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> Instructions for Knifty Knitter Long Loom
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> While on vacation I bought the Knifty Kniiter long loom series kit
> and did not open it until I was home. I opened the sealed package and was
> very disappointed to find no step by step instructions and no hook and
> needle . Now what do I do? The kit was over $20, am I suppose to buy the
> tools and instructions that should have been in the sealed kit?
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> Bottle Caps with Pictures on Them
>
> I've been making bows and would like to know if anyone out there
> knows where and how do people make these bottle caps for their bows with
> different pictures on them? Thanks.
>
> Lizette from Fresno, CA
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> Knifty Knitter Golf Club Cover Pattern
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> I'm looking for a pattern for a golf club head cover that can be made
> on the Knifty Knitter.
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> Faye Lynn
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> Grocery Bag Dog Leash
>
> I'm making a leash from grocery bags. After you get the bags all cut
> down the sides and glued to each other, you then loop the bag-cords
> together by laying them out next to each other, grabbing them in the
> middle (now making 4 bag-lengths), and then looping them around a swivel
> hook. Then you make square knots.
>
> My problem is that 2 of the lengths come out lots longer than the
> other 2. The middle lengths are much longer than the 2 outside lengths. Is
> this right? I think I'm making the knots correctly, they look great, but I
> was told to start with 2 cords the same length. What am I doing wrong, or
> is this correct?
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> Jacquelyn
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> Barbie Pattern: Bridal Gown with Musical Train and Wedding-Party Hats
>
> I had this pattern, started it, and then lost the pattern. Does
> anyone k now where I can get the pattern? It is called "Bridal Gown with
> Musical Train and Wedding-Party Hats".
>
> April from Shelby Township, MI
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> Modern Afghan Pattern
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> I am looking for an afghan to give to newlyweds, one that has a
> modern look to it. Does anyone know where I can find one?
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> Barb
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> Coffee Can Angels
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> I have been searching everywhere for a pattern using small plastic
> coffee cans. Can anyone help me with a fast and easy way to make these
> cans look like angels and snowmen? I want to use them as goodie gifts.
> Thank you so very much.
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> Angela from Frankfort, ME
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> Attaching Fabric to Painted Wood Frame
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> I want to attach small bits of fabric to an unfinished wood frame I
> bought at Michaels. I painted a couple coats of acrylic paint already and
> wanted to attach the fabric to the paint. What type of adhesive should I
> use? What type of sealer should I use afterward? I should mention that I
> did not realize I needed to use a sealer on the wood first, so I applied
> the paint directly to the wood surface. Thanks for your advice.
>
> Harmony from Vancouver, BC
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> Crocheted Turtle Rattle
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> I am looking for a pattern to crochet a toy turtle rattle. It is
> simple and it has a margarine tub in the shell to put beans or popcorn in
> to make noise. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lori from Ephrata, WA
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> Organizing Silk Flowers
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> How do I keep craft items organized? I have extra silk flowers from
> other projects that are just laying around and nowhere to put them. I
> tried keeping them in empty coffee cans but I keep adding more to the
> cans.
>
> Marlene from Seagrove, NC
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> Crocheted Bunny Pattern
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> I am requesting help finding a knit or crocheted bunny rabbit
> pattern. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Linda from Matamoras, PA
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> Instructions for Apple Pie Knitting Loom
>
> Someone gave me an old Apple Pie Knitting Loom. Does anybody know
> where I can find instructions for using it? Thanks.
>
> Beth from Bloomfield, IN
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> Decorating a Tip Jar
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> I am in charge of our tip jar at a pizza shop. For March we are doing
> a big promotion for March Madness Basketball. I need an idea for some kind
> of basketball themed cannister or something like that.
>
> Karen from Port Clinton, OH
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> Crafts Using Cat Food Cans
>
> Does anyone have ideas for a craft or a good way to use cat food
> tins? I have two kitties and they eat a ton of food. I hate throwing them
> all away. They eat Fancy Feast, so it's the mini cans. Thanks!
>
> Jola from CA
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> Free Antique Pineapple Crochet Patterns
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> I would like to find free antique pineapple crochet patterns.
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> Susan from Harrisburg, PA
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