“Unbelievable DIY Transformations: 50 Ingenious Hacks That Will Change How You Craft Forever!”
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Even as an expert, Hegge still takes classes. “Recently I’ve been learning new spinning techniques online through The School of SweetGeorgia and shopping around for a support spindle on Etsy. A decade ago, I would have needed to find a mentor or go to a fiber festival for that sort of thing,” she told us.
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And on the topic of tools, what are the must-haves for crafters? “Having a system to organize your tools, supplies, and samples is key, no matter what medium you’re working in,” she advised. “For in-progress projects, I always have a bag, basket , or box with all the tools and supplies I need. This makes it easier to pick up and put down your project, because you’re not hunting around for your pattern or a ruler.”
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“Speaking of rulers, you can never have too many rulers or measuring tapes around. I have one in every project bag, scattered throughout my house, and even marked on my sewing table,” Hegge told Bored Panda. “I recently even saw a reddit post (I think in r/knitting) where people showing off rulers they’d had tattooed on their forearms!”
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As someone who immerses herself in arts and crafts, Hegge always has her eye on the latest trends. “It may be a bit of my own personal bias, but I see an increasing interest in ethical and environmentally friendly crafting,” she replied when asked what we should expect to see over the next few months.
