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Making and ShapingPottery, woodworking, jewelry, leather and paper crafts
Edible Crafts
Paper Crafts
Scrapbooking
rec.crafts.scrapbooks- scrapbooking projects, techniques and ideas are discussed here
Rubber Stamp Crafts
rec.crafts.rubberstamps- discussing using, collecting and making of rubber stamps.
Textile and Needlecraft
Quilting Forum
rec.crafts.textiles.quiltingAll about quilts and other quilted items.
Needlework Board
rec.crafts.textiles.needleworkAny form of decorative stitching done by hand.
Knitting and other yarn carfts
rec.crafts.textiles.yarnYarn making & use: spin, dye, knit, weave etc.
Machine Embroidery
alt.sewing.mach-embroiderdiscussion for home users of embroidery machines
Sewing Textiles
rec.crafts.textiles.sewingSewing: clothes, furnishings, costumes, etc.
Wood Crafts
Woodturning Crafts
rec.crafts.woodturning- discussing techniques and equipment of the wood turning craft.
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SEPARATING Invisible Zippers!
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