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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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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