Hobbies & Crafts - December 2006

I am interested in starting to quilt. Having never quilted before, and having no one in the family that does quilt, it is difficult to figure out how to get started and the process. I know there are tons of books at Hobby Lobby and other stores on quilting. Also, that I can get stencils and most material I need at these places. I still have several questions though.
1. What are the best informational books/ websites for beginners? If it is a book app. how much will it cost?
2. Is it easier to do the quilting design by hand or machine?
3. Is basting spray or stiching better?
4. How much do the normal tools cost? IE rotary cutter and board, special feet for the sewing machine. (I know I am getting a new machine but i don't know what feet are coming with it.)
5. What is the best fabric for the backing?

If there is any other helpful hints or information that you can come up with that is great!

2006-12-10 03:09:27 · 4 answers · asked by cala 3

im looking for one for a xmas pressent!

2006-12-10 01:27:37 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

iv got an old steam ship it was made in bavaria i dont know who by. it was sold by a.w.gamage holborn london its about 2 foot long red and white i can send pics.my adress irving606@btinternet.com. thanks if u can help

2006-12-10 01:14:23 · 1 answers · asked by CLAIRE I 1

bua achina bua achina!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-10 00:54:53 · 2 answers · asked by Sherron 1

2006-12-10 00:22:51 · 5 answers · asked by Terence Andygas 1

or can i just "stick" it on? is there a special kind of adhesive to attach rubber patches to fabric? tnx!

2006-12-09 23:32:00 · 6 answers · asked by kits l 2

Comparing, I did not see this print on any other notes .. but is it worth anything? :)

2006-12-09 23:01:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to make my hobby knitting!!!
i knew about the websites which tell kniting by vedios but i have slower internet connection so i want websites which tell us knitting by pictures and photos!!

and please tell me what is purl and croutch!!!

Thanks

2006-12-09 20:38:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know knitting and crochet but ONLY using diagram, so in other way i dont understand the written instruction. do any one of u know where i can get patten to do the knitting, crochet and afghan tt comes with diagram? because without it i really cant make any, i cant translate from written instruction into diagram patten.

and i am recently try to make bolero using crochet, the books that i have (which using diagram of course) doesnt teach me how to knit a bolero or shrug or vest, while i search on freepattern links they all written in abbreviation tt i dont understand/

bottom of all, i need to make clothing with crochet using diagram, could any one of u please help me.
lot of thanks

2006-12-09 20:25:34 · 3 answers · asked by simplelife76 2

I just got a christmas tree and there are those little pine needles that fall off it. Well, I always like ti see if there is a craft i can make out of some thing before throwing it away. I cant think of something tro do with pine needles? can anyone think of a craft i can do with them,?

2006-12-09 18:08:34 · 3 answers · asked by Jelly 3

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130056195059&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:CA:

2006-12-09 17:33:46 · 8 answers · asked by Tar 1

2006-12-09 16:08:20 · 6 answers · asked by Layne J 1

2006-12-09 15:49:54 · 5 answers · asked by isis 4

2006-12-09 15:26:12 · 9 answers · asked by fantasticgirl 4

The us mint neither rolls nor sells coins by the case so who would I contact to purchase them, besides the ones found on Ebay ?

2006-12-09 14:53:52 · 3 answers · asked by rascal 1

the snowman is heavy and sparkles like real snow, it can be knocked around and doesn't break, but looks like it is made out of paper and maybe plaster of paris? i have tried newspaper, starch, flour, water, paint, etc.
the closest i can get to it is newsprint paper and plaster of paris, but i still can't get the correct mix.

2006-12-09 14:07:03 · 3 answers · asked by cheryl 1

I've seen many different crafts , in stores , on t.v., ect. how does someone find out who does this, or how to get into this feild ?I my sefl do quite a bit my self,and would like to do it for a living.

2006-12-09 13:53:03 · 3 answers · asked by Linda W 1

2006-12-09 13:44:17 · 4 answers · asked by juliemmichael@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-12-09 13:38:43 · 3 answers · asked by Pamela F 2

2006-12-09 13:23:27 · 5 answers · asked by Angelica 3

My mother's eyesight is not so good anymore and loves to read, I read about a light called Ott Lite but I'm still not certain. Can anyone tell me what kind of floor lamp (or one like a floor lamp) is good for Reading and somtimes she quilts/pieces quilts.

2006-12-09 13:11:09 · 4 answers · asked by lilAudrey 6

I've been making these adorable little plushies the past few days. Everyone else seems to like them, so I've had this idea that maybe I could sell them? I wanted some opinions from people I didn't know.

You can click the links to see pictures:
http://static.flickr.com/143/317660159_79d3a8e746.jpg?v=1165655117
http://static.flickr.com/126/317660167_82b96fe9d0.jpg?v=1165655235
http://static.flickr.com/126/317661429_26f0169c1b.jpg?v=1165655263
http://static.flickr.com/127/317660163_1e4eb0799e.jpg?v=1165655181
http://static.flickr.com/140/317660165_8486ab4027.jpg?v=1165655208

They are handmade with fleece, thread, and stuffing. The smallest is about 3x7", the square one is about 6"x7", and the others are roughly 4.5"x9".

Could you please tell me:
1] Do you like them?
2] Do you have a favourite?
3] Would you buy one, or do you knsomeone who would?
4] How much do you think would be a good price?

Thank you for your comments!

2006-12-09 13:01:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have one 1945, one 1951 and tqo 1957 wheat pennies and I'm just curious about what they're worth, if anything.

I collect (for the hell of it) older pennies and came by these wheat pennies.

I know it's nothing big or great to big time/hard core collectors, but it keeps me busy.

So far I have pennies from the following years;

1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959.

2006-12-09 12:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by songsoflost 1

I sew for the needy. but have run out of material etc. do you know any org.s or company or any one with extra materials? Thanks to all Linda uponatimewhen@yahoo.com

2006-12-09 11:17:26 · 3 answers · asked by Linda and rickey L 2

I have a silver color coin the size of a quarter, it has "500" and "2005" on one side and a picture of what looks like a water crane bird on the other side. Writing appears to be asian. Any ideas? Thanks!

2006-12-09 10:49:28 · 4 answers · asked by truckroadcar 1

2006-12-09 10:33:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does any one have creative ideas for what to do with all those Christmas cards and letters after the holidays? Seems like such a waste to just trash them. Same thing with the pictures people send. Creative thoughts?

2006-12-09 10:14:07 · 15 answers · asked by twiebold210 1

i was wondering if anyone knew where i could find some santa dishcloth patterns online

2006-12-09 09:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by missy24 1

I'm wanting to start writing serial killers, famous people, infamous people, weird companies, anything that would be interesting to write letters to. Is there an index of such things?

2006-12-09 09:26:10 · 4 answers · asked by Rusty Shackleford 1

2006-12-09 09:19:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous