Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Sewing Machine for Beginners

Singer 201K stands among the quietest machines ever made, while modern computerized options won t vibrate off your table during operation, making them very quiet.

Apr 15 2025

Learn to Crochet a Lovey for Beginners: A Simple and Adorable Project

Follow the written crochet patterns scroll down to find the savable, downloadable, printable versions to create each component of the amigurumi, including the head, snout, ears, and arms of a Teddy Bear.

Apr 17 2025

Master the Basics of Knitting with This Guide to Essential Terms

There are many different seaming methods in knitting, but the mattress stitch is by far one of the most popular because it s truly invisible from the right side of your pattern.

Apr 18 2025

Master the Art of Sourdough Bread: Simple Recipes for Beginners

It uses 4 ingredients, has a flexible time frame, and makes two loaves so you can have one in the fridge ready to bake whenever you want, after just one prep session.

Apr 18 2025

Create a Stunning Macrame Plant Hanger: A Beginner's Guide

Details Macrame Expert Soulful Notions Total Tutorials 10 For Beginners Yes Accessories Needed Wooden Ring Store for Cords Soulful Notions Etsy Community Group Macrame for Beginners.

Apr 21 2025

Unleash Your Creativity: Quilling for Beginners - A Comprehensive Guide

With just a few simple steps and some PVA glue to hold it all together, this straightforward quilling idea is sure to inspire creativity and confidence in budding quillers.

Apr 21 2025

Master the Art of Knitting Socks: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Creating Cozy Feet

In the bonus color block tutorial I ll show you how to avoid jogs in the round and how to knit clean color transitions in the rib cuff for a professional finish.

Apr 22 2025

Embroider Stunning Leaves: A Simple Guide for Beginners with Easy-to-Follow Steps

It didn t matter if my tie down stitches were a bit long, it just made the leafs look spiky, a feature I used in the sample above to add leaflets to a split stitched stem.

Apr 23 2025

Embroidery for Beginners: Learn Basic Stitches and Patterns

From there, expand your stitch knowledge and practice the 15 stitches every embroiderer should know, and you ll go from beginner to intermediate stitcher in no time.

Apr 23 2025

Get Started with Wood Carving: Beginner-Friendly Projects & Techniques

This will help you with projects like bowl carving as spoon carving requires you to remove wood is a very precise shape, and this tool makes it easier.