About this Guide:I have written this guide to help you understand the Brother range of Knitting Machines. It has been written from an engineer’s point of view to help you place a realistic value on a second...
WHAT IS A FAT QUARTER? A term used in patchwork and sewing. It is a way of cutting a yard of traditional quilting cotton fabric in 4. If you cut a quarter of a yard from a length of material you will get a...
What is Ripstop?I have seen and heard it called ripstock and also ribstock, but the correct name is ripstop.Ripstop is a woven fabric that has another type of single or double thread woven into it. This is...
The purpose of this guide is to help those who really want to knit with all the lovely fun fur fabrics but never seem able to get the right pattern, needles, tension etc. so end up with a scarf that...
About this Guide:I have written this guide to help you when choosing the correct and most useful Brother gadget or accessory to fit your Brother Knitting Machine. I have not listed all the gadgets but as time...
There are lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
Cross Stitch Charts and Patterns from Ebay When buying a cross stitch chart or pattern off ebay, there are points to consider. Many of the charts sold are just simple conversions. If you buy often it could be...
I have been machine knitting for 38 years and I am often asked whether something I am selling is suitable for a particular knitting machine. Suitability is usually governed by the gauge of the machine which is...
Have you ever found the perfect pattern to knit but the recommended yarn is unsuitable because a) It has been discontinued b) You would have to eat beans on toast all summer to afford it c) The colours...
Dichroic glass has gained popularity over the past 5 years and as such the market has been flooded by products purporting to be 'dichroic' or 'murano'. Unfortunately an ever increasing amount of these items...