Are craft kits suitable for beginners?

Many are. Each kit listing states the skill level the maker assigns and lists what is included, so you can see whether instructions and all materials are in the box before ordering.

What paper should I use for watercolor?

Choose a heavier weight, usually 140 lb or 300 gsm and above, so the sheet does not buckle when wet. Lighter drawing paper is better suited to pencil, pen and marker.

Do you sell single supplies as well as kits?

Yes. Paint, mediums, brushes, drawing materials and paper goods are all sold individually if you are restocking one part of a project.

How do I choose a yarn weight?

Work backward from the pattern. Patterns state a weight such as fingering, DK, worsted or bulky along with a gauge. Match the weight first, then knit a gauge swatch to confirm your tension before starting.

What is wool roving used for?

Roving is combed wool top used for spinning yarn, needle felting and wet felting, and sometimes as weft in weaving. It is sold by weight rather than by length.

Where are embroidery supplies?

Hoops, floss, stabilizer and stick-and-stitch designs live under Crafting → Needle Craft → Embroidery.

Handicraft

Fiber Arts

Supplies for slower work done mostly by hand: weaving on a frame loom, knitting and crochet, spinning and felting. Materials are listed with fiber content and weight so you can plan a project honestly.

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What the listings tell you

Yarn shows fiber content, weight and, where the maker supplies it, yardage per skein.
Roving and raw fiber are sold by weight, with the breed or blend named where it is known.
Looms list their working size so you can check a design will fit before you buy.
Dye lots vary. If you need several skeins from one lot, ask before ordering and we will check stock.

Starting out

Frame weaving needs very little equipment: a loom, a needle or shuttle, yarn and a ground cloth. For hand embroidery, visit Needle Craft for hoops, floss and stick-and-stitch designs.

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Questions people ask

How do I choose a yarn weight?: Work backward from the pattern. Patterns state a weight such as fingering, DK, worsted or bulky along with a gauge. Match the weight first, then knit a gauge swatch to confirm your tension before starting.
What is wool roving used for?: Roving is combed wool top used for spinning yarn, needle felting and wet felting, and sometimes as weft in weaving. It is sold by weight rather than by length.
Where are embroidery supplies?: Hoops, floss, stabilizer and stick-and-stitch designs live under Crafting → Needle Craft → Embroidery.

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Project bags, thread racks, carts and specialty storage — chosen so notions stay visible and are easy to put back.

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