Kona Cotton: The Quilters & Embroiderers Dream Fabric (12 Jun 2006) Almost every quilter or embroiderer who has been enjoying their craft for any length of time has heard of Kona cotton. Browse sewing, quilting and embroidery web sites or fabric stores long enough and sooner or later you're going to read praises for Kona cotton.
Creating A Family Tradition-Jigsaw Puzzles (12 Jun 2006) Create a tradition for your family. Plan now and buy some jigsaw puzzles to bring out on a rainy or cold weekend and have a refreshing bonding time as a family.
Candle Maintenance (12 Jun 2006) How to get the best burn from you candles in a few easy steps.
How To Make a Pinata (12 Jun 2006) Learn how to make a pinata in a few simple steps. This time-honored Mexican tradition has become a beloved part of today's kids parties.
Genealogy in Switzerland - A Longenecker Family Search (12 Jun 2006) The Langenegger farm in Langnau, Bern, Switzerland is located in a wonderland of covered bridges, friendly people, church spires with Swiss clocks and chimes, tinkling cow bells - everything you expect Switzerland to be - and more.
Preparing For a Leather Craft Project (12 Jun 2006) When you're working with leather crafts, being prepared will make the project go much smoother, and you'll eliminate stress. Here's how to find out what's needed to get started in leather craft right now.
The Surprising Popularity of Cigar Smoking (12 Jun 2006) Cigar smoking has been on the rise in the U.S. since the early 90's. In part due to a reputation as a glamorous alternative to cigarette smoking, the increase can also be tied to its popularity among celebrities, as well as to the social nature of its practice. But whatever the reason, it is clear that cigars are big business in the U.S. with higher sales of premium brands each and every year.
Working With Leather (12 Jun 2006) Leather Instruction Manuals By a Master Designer Craftsman.
Scrapbooking Those Memories! (12 Jun 2006) You will find scrapbook supplies for photos and pictures in a craft store or online. Scrapbooks are used to combine photos and pictures to make a picture story album. Today with the advent of computers and image editing software it has become easier than ever to make your scrapbook.
Crafts & Hobbies: How I Spent My Summer Vacation (12 Jun 2006) Now that the summer is almost over, how do we preserve our summer memories? Take a few minutes before the busy routine of school begins to put together a family album of summer keepsakes.
Be Your Own Way, but Still Use the Safe Tools (12 Jun 2006) It is so often that people are not aware with the tools they use when doing their home improvement. Sometimes they use wrong tools just because they want something quick to be done. Well, you must change that attitude.
The Nuts and Bolts of Vintage Tin Toys (12 Jun 2006) Before Game Boy and Play Station, there were tin toys. During their heyday, these whimsical toys amused children for hours. Today, these toys have great nostalgic appeal. Here's your guide to tin toys.
The ABCs of Ceramics (12 Jun 2006) Ceramics can be delicate and decorative or unrefined and utilitarian. Bone china, porcelain, stoneware and earthenware - this month we'll review them all.
Where Antiques Originate and How You Can Find Them (12 Jun 2006) It's important to understand where antiques originate. Many antique buyers make the mistake of mis-understanding the process by which antique items are found. Many collectors...
Antiques From Europe...Is It Really The Goose That Layed the Golden Egg? (12 Jun 2006) Many dealers and auctioneers have been bringing container loads of antiques from Europe for years now. The lure of getting "fresh to the market" antique furniture and "smalls" is something that can bring renewed excitement back into your antique business.
The Most Powerful Attribute in Antiques and Collectibles (12 Jun 2006) What can increase your sales volume and make you more productive day in and day out? You've probably heard this three word statement that seperates those who wish they could do better, from those who really do.
Use Display Cases To Showcase Prized Collectibles (12 Jun 2006) There are many reasons you should consider a display case for your home. Display cases aren't just for retail stores. They are an excellent way to show off your prized possessions and collectibles to friends and family members.
Setting Up Your Display Case (12 Jun 2006) Setting up your display case takes a little time and creativity. It is important you set up your display case correctly to display your collectibles in the best light possible. You can do this following some easy steps.
Finding The Best Display Case For Your Treasures (12 Jun 2006) Whether you have several collectibles or a single one to share, finding the right display case is essential. There are hundreds of display cases to choose from. You first need to decide what you want to display and how you plan to display it.
The Making of a Slipcover: A Lost Art (12 Jun 2006) Today in this world of fast everything, most of us just don't have the time (nor patience) to do an all consuming job of making a slipcover. We go buy them and not always are they what we want. They are generic in most cases and just don't work on the furniture right or look professional.
