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bernette b70 DECO embroidery machine
bernette

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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Clover Takumi bamboo interchangeable knitting needles
Buying Guide

Knitting Needles Explained: Straight, Circular and Interchangeable

Straight needles, circulars or an interchangeable system? Here is what each is for and which...
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Clover Amour crochet hook
Buying Guide

Best Crochet Hooks in Kenya: From KES 200 to Clover Amour

Aluminium, bamboo or a soft ergonomic handle? Here is how to choose a crochet hook,...
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DMC polyester sewing thread
Buying Guide

Cotton vs Polyester Sewing Thread: Which Should You Use?

Polyester for strength and stretch, cotton for natural fabrics and a hot iron. A simple...
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YarnArt Jeans Plus amigurumi yarn
Amigurumi

Best Yarn for Amigurumi in Kenya: Jeans Plus vs Dolphin Baby

Crisp cotton or plush velvet? The two most popular amigurumi yarns give very different toys....
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Alize Happy Kids baby yarn
Baby

Best Yarn for a Baby Blanket: Soft, Washable Choices in Kenya

A baby blanket has to be soft, washable and safe. Here are four yarns we...
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YarnArt Adore Dream yarn for beginners
Beginners

Best Yarn for Crochet and Knitting Beginners in Kenya

The right first yarn makes learning easy, and the wrong one makes you quit. Here...
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DMC stranded cotton embroidery floss
Buying Guide

DMC Embroidery Floss in Kenya: Find Your Shade Among 497 Colours

We stock 497 shades of DMC stranded cotton at KES 130 a skein. Here is...
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DMC wooden embroidery hoop
Beginners

Embroidery for Beginners in Kenya: What to Buy for Your First Hoop

A hoop, a needle, a few skeins of DMC thread and a piece of cotton....
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bernette b48 Funlock overlocker and coverstitch machine
bernette

Overlocker vs Sewing Machine: The Secret to Seams That Look Shop-Bought

Your sewing machine builds the garment. An overlocker gives it the clean, stretchy, professional finish...
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bernette b77 sewing machine
bernette

bernette vs Bernina: What Does the Extra Money Buy You?

Same Swiss company, very different prices. Here is what each brand is built for, with...
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bernette b35 sewing machine for beginners
Beginners

Best Sewing Machine for Beginners in Kenya: How to Choose Your First One

Stitch count is the wrong thing to shop on. Here is what makes a first...
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