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Lee Meredith's DIY Jewelry Frame and Knitting Needle Accessories

susanstars, contributor | September 2nd, 2008

Crafter extraordinaire Lee Meredith of Leethal.net recently posted this quick project idea: a jewelry rack made with fishnet stockings stretched over an old frame! Don't miss her recycled knitting-needle jewelry, too.

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How to Create a Rolled Hem

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | August 26th, 200811 comments

Nearly every area of sewing requires you to know how to create a rolled hem at some point. Here are some tricks to help you consistently sew the best rolled hem on your project.

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How to Organize Your Necklaces, Earrings, and Hair Clips

susanstars, contributor | August 24th, 20082 comments

Keeping your beads and crafty supplies organized and accessible is challenging enough, but once you've made yourself a handful of necklaces, earrings, and hair clips, how do you keep those neat and tangle-free? I've finally found the perfect jewelry organizer to display my collection, and here's a great idea on how to make your own, too.

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How to Organize Your Brooches and Pins

susanstars, contributor | August 17th, 20085 comments

Once you've collected or made yourself a handful of brooches and buttons, how do you keep them organized and off your dresser or nightstand? I've come up with a simple solution to display my favorites.

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Everything Old Can Be New Again: Make a Token Necklace

Jen_W, contributor | August 11th, 2008

Transform foreign currency or subway tokens into a hip necklace.

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Embroidered Onesie Wonders

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | August 9th, 20082 comments

Here are the onesies I promised from the Urban Threads Embroidery post!

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Urban Awesome Embroidery Designs

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | August 4th, 20083 comments

If you're looking for fun, trendy embroidery designs this is your site!

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How to buy a sewing machine

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | August 1st, 200812 comments

If you're looking for a sewing machine, here are some tips and hints on things to consider in the process!

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How To: Make an S-Clasp

susanstars, contributor | July 20th, 20082 comments

If you're interested in making a simple handmade clasp for your jewelry, the S-clasp is a great one to get started with. Here's how to do it!

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How To: Organizing Findings and Supplies

susanstars, contributor | July 6th, 20081 comment

If you do much jewelry-making and beading, you probably have a million things to keep track of—jump rings, wire, clasps... Here's how I keep mine organized and easy to grab when I'm working on a project.

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Live Crafty How-Tos at Etsy All Month!

susanstars, contributor | July 3rd, 20081 comment

Check out these great how-tos at Etsy: screenprinting, glass etching, sewing, and of course some amazing jewelry-making and beading projects.

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July Is How-To Month at Etsy

cmk34, contributor | July 1st, 2008

Starting today, Etsy Virtual Labs will have how-to sessions with expert videos and easy to follow tutorials in all areas of interest!

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Check Out SWAK Embroidery.com and Enter to Win a New Janome 350E!

JenniferStern, contributor | June 29th, 2008

Seal it with a kiss and enter to win this fantastic embroidery-only machine—it's the perfect companion to your trusted sewing machine!

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How To: Simple Drop Earrings!

susanstars, contributor | June 29th, 2008

Choose two of your favorite beads and turn them into a quick, simple pair of earrings or embellishments...all you'll need are pliers, wire or eyepins, and a few minutes!

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Video: Make a Basic Bead Dangle

susanstars, contributor | June 29th, 20084 comments

I made this video to show my favorite technique for creating embellishments, earrings, or pendants using wire and beads.

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Multi-Strand Beaded Choker

Jennifer_Nelson, member | June 27th, 20081 comment

Here's a fabulous necklace for your summer wardrobe...or any time of the year really. This is a pretty easy project using seed beads, bugle beads, glass fringe beads, and larger accent...

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How to Crochet the Bobble Stitch

LindaPermann, contributor | June 25th, 20082 comments

The bobble is one of my favorite stitches—it's puffy and cute and adds a lot of texture to any piece. Here's how to stitch it.

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How to Make a Beaded Crochet Pendant

LindaPermann, contributor | June 23rd, 20085 comments

Step outside of the crochet box and learn how to make this dazzling beaded pendant using craft wire and your favorite beads.

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How to Hand-Stitch an Outline Stitch

JenniferStern, contributor | June 20th, 2008

Did you know that this basic stitch, primarily used for outlining, is actually made up of straight stitches that overlap? Learn the steps to making a graceful stitch.

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How To Attach a Snap (and Look Like a Stud)

Laurel_Tuohy, member | May 28th, 2008

Studded accessories are all the rage, but those little embellishments can be hard to find at craft stores. Here's a trick technique to get the look on the cheap.

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