Unboxing the Hornby Thompson A2/2 “Cock O’ The North”

In our grandmother’s day, most quilts were quilted by hand. A group of ladies would sometimes get together for a “quilting bee.” Today’s quilter does not always have the advantage of having that extra help in doing her quilting. Most sewing machines today come with a quilting pressure foot to make machine quilting easier, and in most cases, quilting on your sewing machine is faster than quilting by hand.

When you look at a beautiful handmade quilt, whether it is the handiwork of a friend or family member, an item you see at a craft sale or in a store or catalog, you may think it would be a project you could personally never tackle. You see quilt pieces of all sizes and shapes that were cut and sewn together with care. You see a lovely quilt top where the pattern, fabrics and colors were selected after a great deal of thought. You see beautiful quilting designs, whether by hand quilting or by quilting on a sewing machine. You see a nice plush looking cover that would keep you warm during a cold winter night. A sewing project that may seem a bit overwhelming will be easier to accomplish if you approach it with the right frame of mind and confidence in your sewing ability.

To the uninitiated the crackle glaze may appear confusing, there are different types of crackle glaze, some are intended for use in conjunction with emulsion paint, some with acrylics, some are single part glazes, some are two part glazes. Here is all you need to know about this popular finish.

Make your own invitations to fit any party theme with this simple three step tutorial. These peephole invitations are both time and budget friendly.

Ideas for creating things to use inside and out for the beginner woodworker. Use wooden dowels and more.

The Singer Featherweight sewing machine is a preferred choice for avid sewing-machine collectors. Quilters just love this tiny machine. If you are searching for an affordable, working sewing machine that you can use day in and day out, the Singer Featherweight is a great choice.

Postage stamp collecting is a hobby that involves collecting stamps and other materials related to the payment of postage. Some people mistake it for philately, which means the study of stamps. A philatelist can collect stamps, but he is not required to. Many collectors accumulate stamps casually just for their enjoyment, however, if you have a comprehensive collection, you may require some knowledge in philately.

In order to achieve the required success in building functional chicken coops and in order to avoid the many potential pitfalls that can kill the enthusiasm of the unwary and the inexperienced coop builder, certain preparatory steps are essential. Those steps need to be taken before the actual chicken coop building process begins so as to assure success. The seven tips of advice we give here are based on proven systems, methods and strategies that work.

For the beginning quilter, creating a beautiful handmade quilt may seem a bit overwhelming. As with any project, the right tools can make all the difference. Getting your tools and supplies organized before you begin can make a challenging project seem more attainable. The many tools available in stores today are a great help in completing each step of making a handmade quilt. For the beginning quilter only a few items are absolutely necessary. Whether you purchase your tools all at once or add one or two at a time as your budget allows, following are some tools you will want to own:

An antique glaze is a coating given to simulate age, which can be applied to many surfaces, such as painted finishes, or varnished items or lacquered surfaces. It can also be applied to imitation or genuine gold leaf to give an antique finish. It is always used when applying a crackle glaze.