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Members messages

Julie Cartwright
January 11, 2010
I just wanted to give Emma a big THANK YOU for all her hard work last year 2009 and the help with promoting our online businesses even in the middle of the credit crunch. I am so pleased with my shop and how quick you list my new items for sale. Here is to a good New Year for us all.

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Triona
July 30, 2009
How clever and talented are you, good grief that was quick, I expected to wait weeks for the first draft but here it is , I am flabbergasted it's so very good and you have made my work look professional

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Christine 
Jan 29, 2009
Hi Alison,You will find a craft that you enjoy and one that you can sell. I used to do machine knitting but I had a problem with a frozen shoulder the machine was too heavy for me to use so I tried making jewellery so did the world and his wife I love hand knitting but it is very time consuming I now just knit for my family. I have got into machine embroidery which is very popular in Canada and America. I love going to craft fairs especially as I get to meet lots of other craft people.

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Alison Masterson 
Dec 11, 2008
Hi, I thought I'd have a look at the forum after Emma's Christmas e mail. I'm new to this kind of thing although I use facebook. It has been good to me. I've actually sold some of my work via it. My problem is a hobby that has got out of hand. I do not **** being idle and it means that I have craft work (cards and jewellery) taking up space at home. I haven't done many Craft Fayres in fact I organise one myself each year in aid of a charity. The problem seams to be that at local craft fayres there are so many folk making cards and jewellery that organisers don't want anymore. I used to do machine knitting but found that it wasn't selling so stopped perhaps I should go back to it. I did jackets and jumpers and childrens things. 

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Christine 
Dec 10, 2008
Hi Emma,Just to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everybody that I met at the Winter Fayre in Galashiels. I am looking forward to the next one.

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Christine 
Oct 10, 2008
Just wanted to say hello to all you wonderful crafter people out there,I am in the process of joining Scottish crafts and I am looking forward to maybe meeting some of you at future events. Ta Ta for now Christine (heatherbelle-crafts)

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Ebba Redman 
Sep 16, 2008
Hello! 
I have recently started a blog, www.domesticcraft.blogspot.com. I have set up this blog as a way of gathering information and meeting people with an interest in domestic craft skills. By domestic craft skills I mean traditional skills traditionally undertaken at home, such as; Knitting, crotchet, weaving, dress making, felting, lace making, embroidery, sewing, beading etc... I have chosen to write my dissertation for my degree on the subject, so am looking to find out what people are doing, making, teaching, learning and thinking about the subject. I am in my final year at Duncan of Jordanstone Collage of Art studying Jewellery and metal design. I want the blog to be a place for people interested in domestic crafts to show their work and discuss ideas. I could really do with some images of domestic craft work, If you have any images I could post on the blog or if you could forward this email on to friends or members of your association/ society I would be very grateful! I also have a questionnaire on the blog and am keen for people of all craft abilities to complete it. Often there is a line drawn between domestic crafts/ hobby crafts and professional designer makers I want to break down any barriers and share our experiences and stories of making things. The blog is for people who enjoy knitting jumpers, making lace borders or who like spinning wool etc, but is also aimed at people who are redefining what domestic craft actually is or people who are using traditional domestic craft skills in new and innovative ways. Please have a look at the blog and let me know what you think!
Many thanks
Ebba Redman 

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Sharon Murray 
Apr 16, 2008
Hi there, Sharon from Knitknacks here. I think I'm one of the newest crafters on the site, so thought I should say Hello. I'm delighted with all that Emma has done for me and for the site - how does she do it?! 
I've only been doing this for about 5 months or so, so am relatively new to the whole thing. Any tips from those who've been in the business for longer would be greatly appreciated. 

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Margaret Hamilton 
Apr 11, 2008
Hi, Margaret from Slackstitches here. I hail from the North East of Scotland just about where it joins the Highlands. I have only been here a short time but have enjoyed being here. Great having Emma as the oversee'er.
I have a time consuming husband and a ver time consuming Border Collie. The rest of the time I spend doing stitch craft of one kind or another. I don't do large runs of things as I like variety and individuality. 
Hope to meet some new folks here.

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Diana 
Apr 11, 2008
What a great idea a forum is! In my spare time....mmmm now whats that! I like visiting website forums for a wee blether :)
So here is my introduction. I am a relatively new member of the craft world. I started up in business making tiaras and jewellery for my niece who was getting married waaaay back in 2005. But the craft that lead me to your website was my wire wrapped jewellery which I was taught by a lady in england. Although I have sold a few pieces to people via wedding fayres I felt I needed to introduce it to the craft world where I know people are always looking for something unusual. I am a married mum of 3 teenagers(1 of which is going to be 20 this year) and a carer for my mum. Because of them the only time I have for my wee business is in the evenings which makes me seem busy.
I am looking to this forum as a way to meet other crafters and hopefully they will give me their tips and ideas on how to market this craft.
Finally Emma WOW you are providing a huge amount of work for us all and I for one really appreciate it. I run my own website where I will be adding your banner to it in the next few days and a church website but if there are no volunteers with a bit more time on their hands for the craft website then I will try and help if I can.
Nice to meet you

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Visitors messages

Trudy
Apr 11, 2009
I found your amazing site at the morning and half a day I spent reading this! It's fantastic!

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Items Wanted

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John
January 12, 2010
I am a metal worker and am designing outdoor lamps, I have made the metal holders - looking for glass domes or similar material either ready made or made to request - may also bring in further work. karatjohn@live.co.uk  (no time wasters please)

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Janette Banks
January 11, 2010
I am a disabled lady. Before I was ill, I did several years, city and guilds and art college.
I want to try my hand at, quilting. Does anyone know where I can get a design board. I know they are easy to make but I don't know anyone who could make me up one. banksjanette150@gmail.com  (no time wasters please)

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Deborah
October 24, 2009
Hi there, I live in Flintshire and am looking for a course close by where I could learn how to make natural handmade cold process soap. I am not having no luck finding anywhere close. Thanks. roosterhenry@talktalk.net  (no time wasters please)

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Richard Smith
October 19, 2009
I am making walking sticks and am looking for a supplier of deer horn handles. I am finding this difficult to source and wonder if you can be of any assistance. Email Address: r.smith041@btinternet.com  (no time wasters please)

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Wendy Thomas
October 13, 2009
I am trying to find a supplier for doll making slip. I would like to get porcelain slip but cant seem to find a seller in England could anyone help me please? Please email: wendythomas57@btinternet.com (no time wasters please)

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Sandie
October 3, 2009
Wanted basket weaving courses in the East Sussex area, UK. (no time wasters please). Sandie Stark email: wstark@xtra.co.nz 

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Ronald McCall
September 28, 2009
Wanted (Glasgow, Scotland) supplier of cane for basket weaving or similar material. Please telephone 07551 689251 (no time wasters please)

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Lee
September 17, 2009
I'm looking for a small glass funnel for my wedding its so we can pore sand into a small glass bottle can anyone help?
Email: lee.jeans@btinternet.com  (no time wasters please)

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David Wilson
September 3, 2009
Wanted - (Scotland - Perth) I have just sheered fleece straight from my sheep. I am looking for someone who can give me advice about or who could spin it for me? Please telephone: 01577 830303 (no time wasters please)
Thanks

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Dee
September 2, 2009
Wanted - I am looking for someone who can make Victorian style boots and shoes - must be handmade and of high standard. Please telephone: 07792 787148 (no time wasters please)
Thanks

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Emma
August 30, 2009
Wanted - Anyone who offers art and craft courses, tuition, craft holidays etc. Free advertising available for anyone interested.

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Hope 
Sep 2, 2008
Have been out of pottery for many years ,have decided to dust off my wheel and kiln .The place I worked for had rubber mould type bat that fitted a souare bisoue tile in center, Have been all over every web site I can find and many countries!!! And cant find it anywhere, somebody else must use the system??? Ideal for making small domestic ware and lovely ,easy to work...So where is it Help!!! I need to get back to pottery to keep my sanity!!!!!!x. 

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Items Offered

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