
New Year’s Resolution? Develop Traditional Craft Skills
It’s the New Year, brimming with potential, ready for a change? Ready to learn something new, be creative, save money and the environment! At this time of year many of us are looking for a new direction, often for a simpler life.
A Different Look at Silk FlowersWalking into a newly decorated model home or home furniture store can be an overwhelming sensation of satisfaction. Furniture on display in any arena is decorated by professionals and presented to the public to gab the attention of the buyer, making us look at the quality of furniture, the shapes, style and color. Without realizing it the buyer also looks at the accessories that go with that room, and most of the time that includes the silk flower arrangements, this sometimes can be the deciding factor when we choose what to buy.
Get Started Sailing With An RC Boats SaleAn RC boats sale can be a really great way to get into the hobby. Typically, high-quality model boats can be quite expensive. If you are not sure whether you will be interested or not, an inexpensive entry route can be very useful. Many people around the world enjoy RC boating. It is generally a peaceful way to spend time, although some racing series can be very exciting and competitive. There are many different kinds of boats that people use, and each will suit a particular person’s preferences. It is a good idea to get started in any hobby with some idea of the variation on offer.
Breaking Out Of Beginner Knitting: Getting Comfortable With Your KnittingTwo of the skills that will rocket you from being a beginning knitter to being an intermediate knitter are increasing and decreasing. You should also become comfortable with Stockinette stitch and how it is made.
Brioche Knitting: Introduction To Learning The BasicsBrioche stitch is a two-layered fabric that looks somewhat like ribbing, although it is constructed differently. Like ribbing, it is reversible and can be used to make all types of garments, with cables, increases, decreases, and color-patterns. Like double-knitting, brioche has two right-sides, but unlike double-knitting, the two sides are knitted one after the other, instead of all in the same row.
Getting Into PapercraftGetting started with papercrafting can be as basic or complicated as you want it to be. Just some of the wider applications which are covered under the umbrella term “papercraft” include scrapbooking, rubber stamping, card making, decoupage, paper mache and origami (art sculptures made by folding paper).
The Best Fabrics To Make Non Woven Shopping BagsNonwoven shopping bags are one of the most recognized and extraordinary types of bags that are accessible and commonly used by consumers worldwide. And since these are now part of our everyday lives, it is but natural for us to consider how these nonwoven shopping bags are made and what are the materials and fabrics used to give us ample comprehension why these bags are so-called “special” in the modern world. The nonwoven fabrics are important types in the production of nonwoven shopping bags.
Answering Cuttlebug Machine QuestionsThe Provocraft Cuttlebug is one of the most popular die cutting and embossing machines for the home crafter and semi professional artist. While the Cuttlebug is a breeze to operate there are some things you need to know before you use one. Today we will examine the most frequently questions Cuttlebug owners often ask.
Transitioning Into Machine Knitting With An Addi Knitting MachineThis article discusses the transition from hand knitting into machine knitting. It talks about the basic skills you need to know when delving into this new craft.
Sweater FitYour own wardrobe will help you decide on the ease that is right for you. Measure a few of your sweaters and compare those measurements to your finished sweater pattern measurements.