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Blankie Yarn in Kenya: The Soft Chunky Yarn Everyone Is Buying
Ganga Acrowools Blankie is our best-selling yarn online. Here is what it is, how many...
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Made in Kenya Yarn: Robin, Winterking, Seal and Kenana Knitters
A guide to Kenyan-made knitting and crochet yarn: Spin-Knit Robin, Ken-Knit Winterking and Seagull, Seal...
Read moreDMC Coton Perlé 8: The Thread for Crochet Lace, Sashiko and Bold Embroidery
What DMC Coton Perlé 8 is, how it differs from stranded embroidery cotton, and what...
Read moreHand Sewing Needles Explained: Sharps, Betweens, Milliners and More
Sharps, betweens, milliners, curved and wool needles: what each hand sewing needle is for and...
Read moreRotary Cutter or Scissors? How to Cut Fabric Accurately
When to use a rotary cutter and mat, when fabric scissors are better, and the...
Read moreHow to Mark Fabric for Sewing: Chalk, Pens and Tracing Paper
Tailor's chalk, erasable pens, tracing paper and wheel, or water-soluble transfer paper? Which fabric marking...
Read moreTapestry Kits for Children and Beginners: A Calm First Craft
Tapestry kits use a printed canvas and one easy stitch, with no counting. See how...
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Embroidery Machines in Kenya: bernette b70 DECO or b79?
Thinking of buying an embroidery machine in Kenya? We compare the bernette b70 DECO and...
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Macramé for Beginners: Cord, Knots and Your First Wall Hanging
Which macramé cord to buy, 3 mm or 5 mm, how much you need, and...
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Punch Needle for Beginners: What You Need and How to Start
How punch needle works, the tool, fabric and yarn you need, and the mistakes that...
Read moreCross Stitch Kits for Beginners: How to Choose Your First One
What comes in a cross stitch kit, how to pick an easy first design, and...
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Snap Fasteners, Hooks and Eyes: Which Fastener for Which Job
Press studs, hooks and eyes, eyelets and magnetic buttons explained, with the right size for...
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