About Needlecrafts: Sew with Confidence and More

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor Here are a few things to help you get your year started off right - sewing tips, a calendar, felting tips, and more! Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Did you receive a sewing machine as a gift recently or do you just need to brush up on your skills? These tips and tricks will have you more confident with using your machine in no time. Learn about what you need to know to operate your machine and make it do what you want it to do. See More About:  learn to sew  sewing basics  easy projects Create a Felt Heart Pin with Rubber Stamp Embroidery Rubber stamp embroidery is yet another use for your stamps. A rubber stamped image makes an ideal template for embroidery projects. Felt makes an excellent fabric for this project as it is readily available in a wide selection of colors and, best of all, felt does not fray. This means that no tedious hemming is required and this project can be undertaken by someone with even the most basic of sewing skills. See More About:  unusual stamping projects  gifts to make  2012 Quilting Calendar The quilts in the calender were made by members of the quilting community at About.com. Janet had more than enough to choose from and will be taking submissions again for 2013! See More About:  quilt patterns  quilt block patterns  baby quilt pattern Felting without a Machine Most people prefer felting by machine if they have the option, but felting can also be done by hand, in your sink, a bucket, a washtub or even the bathtub. Depending on the size of the project, felting your project by hand can still be quick and easy. See More About:  felting  knitting skills  basic knitting terms Featured Articles Such Is Life Crystal and Wire Bracelet Lovebirds in Bluework Embroidery Pattern Cross Stitch January SWAT Date Set - Mark Your Calendars Free Crochet Snowflake Patterns How to Warp a Basic Bead Loom Selling Arts and Crafts at Museum Gift Shops   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement