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Novelist Anne Perry

Juliet Hulme published her first book "The Cater Street Hangman" in 1979 under the name Anne Perry."...

Crocheting

We can all picture our grandmothers sitting in the chair with a ball of thread and a needle in her h...

Dear Friends

Friendship is an important part of our lives and one we should cultivate as "my Squirrel bait" indic...

Hardanger Embroidery

Hardanger embroidery is a simple form of needle work. It was named after the area from where it orig...

A Healthy Mouth

A healthy mouth means healthy teeth and a healthy diet will help you achieve both.   ...

Tips for Crocheting

Crocheting is a craft that is not hard to learn, but must be practiced to become an excellent croche...

Draperies Against the Drafts

Draperies put the finishing touches to any home but draperies can also provide good insulation again...

Hardanger Embroidery

For those of us who appreciate and admire embroidered objects, knowing the history of where the cert...

Bone Density Loss

Taking care of your bones is a lifelong process that involves a healthy, well balanced diet, plenty ...

THE HISTORY OF HARDANGER EMBROIDERY

There isn't a lot of history pertaining to the origin of Hardanger embroidery. It is thought to have...

The Doubloon

Doubloons were hammered flat by hand, were then weighed and small pieces were cut off until it was t...

CROCHETING

Crocheting by hand is almost a thing of the past. It used to be that when you walked into any home, ...

What Not To Do As A Manager

Managers not only get the title and the ability to make the changes but they also become the person ...

Crocheting Tips and Techniques

The craft and art of crocheting is a long lived craft that has been done for many years. If you’re ...

Strength Training for Runners

Runners should do strength training to build a strong musculoskeletal system which gives us the abil...

Classics Continue

"Classic Movies & Vintage Radio" explains that just because a movie is old does not mean that it...

Depression

"Better Mentally" describes several different types of depression ranging from short term depression...

Tatting

Tatting is a form of lace making which uses a combination of knots and loops to create a pattern. T...

Valley Forge

Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia, was where George Washington moved ...

Bargello Needlework

Dating back to the 15th or 16th century, Bargello needlepoint, also known as Florentine Embroidery, ...

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is quite successful in his professional career and the many charities he supports and do...

The Elegant Art of Tatting

Tatting is a craft that consists of making lace through the procedure of knots and loops. You can f...

Let a Professional Relocate Your Motorhome

"Travel Unlimited" suggests that driving from place to place to relocate your motorhome (coach) woul...

Hardanger Embroidery

Hardanger Embroidery (pronounced har danger) got it's name from a little town in western Norway. To...

Interesting Tips for Strength Training

The "Practical Health Guide" give us some important tips on how to perform strength training for opt...

Various Types of Quilting

Quilting is a process of sewing three layers of material together. The top fabric, batting or insul...

iPod Shuffle

This music for your ears was created by Apple in the form of an "iPod".  This handy little musi...

History of Hardanger Embroidery

Hardanger Embroidery has no documented history but it is believed that it began in Persia and Asia ...

The Graphite Pole Versus The Fiberglass Pole

Fishing is a great sport.  It is relaxing and enjoyable but as any fisherman will tell you, the...

Various Types of Crochet

There are many different types of crochet. This is a method of making a fabric using yarn or thread...

Outdoor Benefits and Fundraisers

In today's economy many people are having a hard time making ends meet.  Perhaps they have lost...

Facts About Hardanger Embroidery

If you’ve ever wondered about Hardanger embroidery, here are a few facts that might help you out. Fi...

Types of Schizophrenia

The three main types of schizophrenia that the psychologists recognize are thoroughly and explicitly...

Crafting Your Own Dollhouse Furniture

If you can make your own dollhouse, you can probably craft your own dollhouse furniture. While you c...

Disneyworld

The Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyworld as we most commonly know it, is dates back to 1971 and h...

Hardanger Embroidery

Hardangersom, known  as hardanger embroidery and also as Norwegian embroidery gets its name fr...

Craft a Fall Sweatshirt

Sweatshirts or tee shirts can be made over or embellished in order to make a statement for maybe the...

Popular Items to Crochet

Crocheting is a great hobby to start. It is something that anyone can do with very little practice....

Las Vegas, Nevada

Take to "Highway Traveling" and discover Las Vegas, Nevada with its casinos, its neon lights, and it...

Quilting Tips and Techniques

In order to make a quilt, you must know some of the basic techniques and tools used by most quilter...

Learning to Set Craft Prices Is Not Easy

"Crafting on a Budget" suggests that we research what price others are asking for similar art, to de...

Quilting for Beginners

Learn what simple tools you need to make a quilt, along with some beginner's instructions, and you ...

The Ronald McDonald House Charities' Family Tree

The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974 and was officially established in 198...

CROCHETING

Crocheting offers intricate, elegant designs to use for decoration and/or clothing. It entails crea...

The Dos and Don'ts in Genealogy

Genealogy has increased in popularity due to the ease of research made possible with the Internet.&n...