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Free Crochet Shawl Patterns93

Free Crochet Shawl Patterns

Find free crochet shawl patterns. Included are patterns for prayer shawls, formal and casual shawls.

7 comments    crochet shawls
Butterflies-Symbols of Life and Hope87

Butterflies-Symbols of Life and Hope

Butterflies are a favorite totem for many people. What is a totem? It is a natural object that has special meaning for that person. Native Americans and other indigenous peoples have used totems within their cultures for centuries. Read more to find out about the Butterfly.

36 comments    native american transformation
Pakistan Pictures - pakistani culture pics83

Pakistan Pictures - pakistani culture pics

PART I Having sorted through hundreds of pictures, (most of them taken myself, others on line) I have finally attempted to capture the 'essence' of Pakistan after my recent trip there.....one I shall never forget.... Yes, I went there looking...

175 comments    travel pictures photos
Silk Scarves and Shawls for Women – The Ageless Accessories83

Silk Scarves and Shawls for Women – The Ageless Accessories

Without doubt, there are few one-style-suits-all clothing. Some types simply are not suitable – or flattering, for women of all ages. Some clothing turns a young woman into an elderly aunt while others create an impression of “mutton dressed as lamb.” There are items of clothing that are truly non-generational and ageless. This rare group includes silk scarves and shawls.

2 comments    family women shopping
Designing Lace Shawls79

Designing Lace Shawls

When I first started knitting, I started reading blogs from more prolific knitters. In addition to learning common knitting mistakes and how to avoid them, I also got to see many pictures of their works in progress, and it wasn't long before I fell...

16 comments    design shape knitting
Weavers And Weaving - Part 280

Weavers And Weaving - Part 2

In Weavers And Weaving - Part I, I talked about all the wonderful early tapestries of the early Romans. They were beautiful fabrics of wool and linen that were being woven in Egypt, syria, and what was then Mesopotamia. These new textile fibers were being brought by caravan all the way across Asia. Silk, both in hanks of thread and as woven fabrics made the bulk of the export trade from China to the Roman Empire. In the last century, silks of the Han period (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) were discov

11 comments    italy spain textiles
The Paisley Shawl: Threads of history78

The Paisley Shawl: Threads of history

Paisley shawls made in Scotland during the 1800s became a popular accessory throughout Europe. Their history charts the transformation from an exclusive item worn only by the elite to a mass-produced, affordable commodity.

2 comments    scotland victorian shawl
Knitting for Charity76

Knitting for Charity

Looking for ways to use your knitting to help others? Many charities accept hand knitted items, including hospitals and international organizations. Get ideas on how you can contribute with your favorite hobby.

4 comments    cancer babies world war ii
80s Fashion  Trends77

80s Fashion Trends

80s fashion trends The 80s produced some interesting things. Fashion wasn't its strongest point. As trends are recycled and decades revisited we can only hope that the 80s stays in the 80s, and spare ourselves from the embarrassment of oversized...

19 comments    trends fashion trends 80s
Scarves and Wraps for Women76

Scarves and Wraps for Women

For day to night glamor at a low, low cost, nothing beats scarves and wraps for women. Discover the secrets to fashion style with these insider tips and video tutorials.

10 comments    pashmina shawls shawls and wraps
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