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Revive potpourri

To revitalise old potpourri, sprinkle a few drops of essential oil into the dried petals and mix together gently. Add a few dried herbs from the garden, or buy them in delicatessens or supermarkets,...
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Toaster trick

Instead of buying an embossing tool for heating embossing powder, use your toaster. Hold the paper, with the embossing powder applied, over the heat source of the toaster, being careful not to hold...
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Applique designs

hen looking for inspiration for applique designs, you need look no further than children's colouring books. The graphic designs will make ideal motifs for all sorts of...
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Laced up

Odd shoelaces can be put to good use as stitching holders for knitting. Thread shoelace through the stitches then tie into a knot or bow to secure the...
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Easy reference

Crochet hooks, circular knitting needles and standard knitting needles can all be stored easily in plastic pages tape to secure the tops of the pages, label them and place in a folder for easy...
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Travel tip

Use plastic film canisters as storage for needles, buttons, safety pins and other sewing aids. These containers are great for travelling and fit neatly into a handbag or car...
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Sharper scissors

Always ensure your scissors are sharp when cutting fabric. They can be sharpened by specialists for a lasting effect, but for a quick trick cut into a sheet of sandpaper two or three...
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Needlework tips – keep it white

Always work the white areas of a tapestry or needlepoint design first before any other colours are added. White threads that are worked later can easily become discoloured by the threads surrounding...
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No more fingerprints

When you are working with modelling clay, wear disposable plastic gloves. This way you will not leave fingerprints over the surface of the...
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Floral finish