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Alpaca Festival in Sierra Vista
Alpaca festival at the local Alpaca ranch celebrates natural lpaca, Angora goat and rabbit fibers, f…
Hoof to Hanger: How Alpaca Fleece Becomes Clothing
The steps include: alpaca sheering; skirting or removal of debris; scouring (washing) fleece; dyeing…
Sari Silk Pillow Fashioned on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Part II
Sari silk pillow woven with mercerized cotton yarn and embellished with cotton lace. It can be decor…
Sari Silk Pillow Fashioned on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Part I
Cotton lace embellished sari silk pillow features handwoven pillowcase using silk fabric and a merce…
How to Make Side Slant Pockets: A Comprehensive Tutorial
Step-by-step tutorial on how to make side slant pockets. These pockets are very comfortable, and fit…
Knitting Needle Size Conversion Chart
A chart of knitting needle sizes in millimeters and their corresponding codes used in the US, UK, an…
How to to Draft a Basic Bodice Pattern (Sloper) Quickly and Efficiently
How many times have you drafted a bodice pattern following instructions, only to have your head spin…
Master List of Knitting Abbreviations
A sortable and searchable table of abbreviations and acronyms used by hand and machine knitters. A U…
Glossary of Spinning Terms
Term Description Batt A wide, rolled-up bundle of carded fleece that unrolls into a blanket. Bench A…
Crochet Abbreviations, Definitions, and Explanations
A master list of the most common crochet abbreviations with descriptions and explanations: reference…
Key Points in Sewing Pattern Making
Mode, material, and measurements are the three basic concepts (3 Ms) of pattern making.
Kitchen Design Mistakes and Solutions
Kitchen design mistakes, such as protruding fridge, inadequate lighting, low cabinets, trendy kitche…