Helpful Hints

If you have any general hints for needlecrafters, please share. Here is the start of my list:

One of our kittens chewed on one of my circular needles, leaving rough places all along its length. I thought it was ruined, but I tried using fine-grained sandpaper on it. Now it's good as new.

Tiny quantities of leftover yarn can be displayed in clear glass or plastic jars to decorate shelves. (This idea came from the KnittingHelp forum.)

Can't find your tapestry needle? In a pinch, you can use any large-eyed sewing needle, backwards, to stitch up small knit/crochet projects. The only danger is stabbing yourself with the sharp end, so be careful. Another option is to use a small crochet hook.