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Is Loom Knitting Right for You?

Loom knitting is as well referred to as French knitting, reel knitting, spool knitting, box knitting, rake knitting, ring knitting, bung knitting, frame knitting etc Loom knitting is an historic fine art that has recently found a revival. Knitting nowadays is highly popular all over the world. And the revival of knitting looms in the world of knitting has given all knitters a grounds to smile.

Looms were used extensively in the medieval age in nations like Britain, France, Germany and many other places in Europe. People used the technique of loom knitting to knit bags, purses, tasseled caps, petticoats, shawls, hammocks, curtains, nets, petticoats etc. A common opinion is that guild apprentices knit carpets for their masters on frame boards i.e, knitting looms. Read more…

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Buy And Sell Your Crafts At Craft Shows

Craft shows are great places to buy and sell unique handmade. They are a fantastic way to spend a weekend and relax from a hectic work week.  Unfortunately, there are several cons/limits to traditional craft shows that you don’t encounter with virtual crafts shows.

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A Sewing Guide for Beginners

Learning a new hobby or craft is exciting. One popular crafting skill is sewing. Sewing can not only be a beneficial skill, it’s just plain fun to learn and do. The word itself can take on several diverse meanings; from hemming a skirt to designing and creating your own wardrobe of clothing. Many people think that sewing must be terribly difficult to master, but honestly, if you can read and thread a needle you can most likely learn to sew. Given the right basic instructions and with enough practice just about anyone can learn to sew!

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Two Fast and Easy Ways To Market Your Crafts

There are tons of places to market crafts online! But what are the quick, affordable and effective places you can market your handmade and get it noticed. Well here are two quick and simple places!

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