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TZoM on Threadbanger: Crochet Basics with Twinkie Chan + Haley | Red-Handled Scissors

TZoM on Threadbanger: Crochet Basics with Twinkie Chan + Haley

What happens when the Threadbanger crew comes over to play? A whole lot of yarn-y awesomeness, that’s what! Check out the super-adorable Twinkie Chan and her fantastic studio (see also: her incredible crochet-related rap video), then stick around as I invite Threadbanger into my own studio space for a little bit of crochet 101. Are …

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Printable: Watercolor Crochet Stitch Wall Art | Red-Handled Scissors

Printable: Watercolor Crochet Stitch Wall Art

I’ve always loved the look of DIY-related illustrations, especially the ones in yarn crafting and embroidery books. So, last week, on the heels of a couple of months packed with crochet projects, I decided to try my hand at drawing a single crochet stitch. It took a few versions to get it right, but, once …

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Review: AccuQuilt English Paper Piecing Hexagon Dies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: AccuQuilt English Paper Piecing Hexagon Dies

Fact: AccuQuilt’s new English Paper Piecing Hexagon Dies are currently my favorite tools in the craft studio. I mean, cutting perfectly matched fabric pieces AND paper templates at the same time? Goodness, yes! Available in both a ½" size and a 1" size, the AccuQuilt English paper piecing dies basically take the ease of buying …

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Crafting 101: How to Clean and Oil Your Scissors | Red-Handled Scissors

Crafting 101: How to Clean and Oil Your Scissors

How long has it been since you've cleaned and oiled your scissors? (Hint: If you can't remember, it's been way too long!)

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