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The Lost Art Of Tatting

Most of us remember grandmother's doilies on the arm of a chair. The lace tablecloths and bureau scarves and handkerchiefs were as comforting to us as the smell of apple pie cooling in the kitchen. Lace is...

10 comments    technique lace shuttle
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GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM AND GRANDMA

  Most mothers would rather give to others than buy for themselves, so keep that in mind while deciding what to give Mom or Grandma. The following suggestions were once provided by women living in senior...

0 comments    gift scrapbooking warm
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Why Is Counted Cross Stitch So Addictive?

If you're feeling stressed out as a result of the general frustrations that gradully buid up in your everyday life, you could do much worse than to try your hand at counted cross stitch. I can practically guarantee if you try this craft, the bug will bite and... believe me there are few stress-busting outlets that are as therapeutic as counted cross stitch. The calm concentration that it takes to stitch those little crosses (x) onto a piece of fabric will just wash those tensions and anx

16 comments    craft embroidery cross stitch
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The Chatterbox

Most people have some kind of hobby, whether it be a creative one, or one that requires collecting something.The choice of hobbies are numerous, from A to Z. Let's make a list and see where it takes us. Art -...

6 comments    internet travel movies
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Cross-stitching – It’s Not Just Embroidery!

Whether you are a newbie or an expret in cross-stitching, here are a few tips to help you enjoy the activity to the fullest!

9 comments    hubpages embroidery needlework
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Why Crochet Soothes My Soul

Little did I know when my Aunt Vi taught me how to crochet as a teenager that I would still be at it over 40 years later. Frankly, I don't know what I'd do if I didn't spend some time during my day with...

2 comments    crafts crochet yarn
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Your Guide to Cross Stitching Excellence

It's easy to learn how to cross stitch. Most people can pick up the basics quickly, and off they go. But what brings cross stitchers perfect results? And what separates an average cross stitcher's work from...

0 comments    recreation crafts sewing
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Lighting Forms

I swear it was the day I turned 40 that my perfect 20 / 20 became an optical illusion of the past, to which there would be an easy fix if only I could grow an extra twenty inches onto my arms. I'm off on a...

40 comments    home lighting natural light
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Cross Stitch Ideas

A consolidation of stamped cross stitch kits and counted cross stitch patterns and ideas.

0 comments    crafts sewing needlework
Rug Making65

Arts and craft

Over the last few years there has been a huge rise in the interest in arts and craft.  In every area of the subject from arts and craft for children to arts and craft for adults the ideas are rich...

0 comments    arts art crafts
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