Bigger is smaller. With yarn, the bigger the number, the thicker the yarn; the opposite is true with thread. With crochet thread, a size five is thicker than a size 30. If you want to work with crochet thread but you aren’t very used to it, you’ll want to start with a thicker thread, which means lower numbers. Yarn weights are numbered from zero to seven. Zero is the thinnest, and seven is “jumbo....
Many pounds of volcanic rocks were collected by astronauts during the various Apollo lunar landing missions. Only a small fraction of these samples have been subjected to exhaustive study by scientists. The bulk of the material is stored under controlled-environment conditions at NASA’s Lunar Receiving Laboratory in Houston, Tex., for future study by scientists. From the 1976-1979 Viking mission, scientists have been able to study the volcanoes on Mars, and their studies are very revealing when compared with those of volcanoes on Earth....
The Early History of Westmoreland Glass In the early 1900s glass containers holding condiments such as vinegar, mustard, and lemon flavoring were made and distributed by Westmoreland. During the World War I era, the company manufactured a variety of glass candy containers carried by newsstands and dime stores. These types of endeavors were eventually abandoned as unprofitable, according to a letter shared on the National Westmoreland Glass Collectors Club website. In 1924, Westmoreland Specialty Company became Westmoreland Glass Company to thwart potential confusion about wares being distributed by the business....
Well, just like your signature is a unique entity that identifies you, a digital signature is nothing but a measure to uniquely identify a person, organization or computer etc. But digital certificate is not something you write with a pen –it is simply a computer readable file which typically contains the following information: Name of the Holder: Name of the person or organization to whom the certificate belongs. Signature of the Certifying Authority (CA) : Yes!...
It was originally made in England by Sowerby and marketed as “Queen’s Ivory Ware,” according to James Measell in the “Antique Trader” magazine. Custard glass, like the French jack in the pulpit vase (pictured), was made in other European countries in the late 1800s as well. Pressed Glass This interesting glassware is most often of the pressed variety. It varies in color from almost ivory or cream, genuinely bringing to mind the pudding-like dessert called custard....
Frogging in Crochet Frog is a word that can be used as a verb. In this sense, “to frog” means “to rip out stitches.” When used this way, the word is slang and it is also a play on words. It pays tribute to our amphibious friends, the frogs, and their choruses of “ribbit, ribbit, ribbit”. When you discover a mistake in your crochet work, you rip it, rip it, rip it....
The range of valuation tactics spans from doing it yourself to hiring a professional to work up a written appraisal. With a little forethought, it’s easy to decide which path to take. DIY Appraisals Finding a value range for many antiques and collectibles doesn’t have to be complicated. Say you want to know how much something is worth before you put it up for sale in an online auction or pass it along to a family member....
“Vote Yourself a Farm”: In the 1860 election, Abraham Lincoln strongly favored legislation that would give any person settling in the West a free homestead. “Full Dinner Pail”: William McKinley used the slogan in his 1900 campaign for reelection to recall the prosperity the country experienced during his first term. “He Kept Us Out of War”: The U.S. had not entered World War I during Woodrow Wilson’s first term (1913–1916)....
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With the crochet patterns below, you don’t have to do a lot of thinking. You don’t have to calculate stitch repeats, change colors every few stitches, or check your pattern constantly. Instead, you can just stitch away, almost mindlessly, reaping all of the benefits of crochet. You can make a bunch of small granny crochet motifs to join into a project later. Or you can just make one large, ongoing crochet granny square, which you can use as a blanket....
All of these gift tag templates are free to download and print. While a few are designed for Christmas and the holiday season, others can work for any occasion. They each have a unique design and a little whimsy that you’ll love. The gift tags can be customized with your creative charm as well. While a few look great on a vintage brown cardstock, others are a perfect excuse to use your favorite scrapbook paper with modern patterns....
You can print all these Easter bunny coloring pages for free and use them at home or in the classroom. They’re a lot of fun for kids of all ages, and even the adults will love to take a relaxing break to color in images of the Easter bunny. Some of the printables are easier for younger kids while a few are a tiny bit more complex for older artists....
These dollhouses can be made out of a variety of materials including wood, cardboard, and paper depending on how much time and money you’d like to spend on the project. You can also encourage children to help out with the building and decorating of the dollhouse so they can make it their own. Also, there are tons of adorable free printables of dollhouse furniture and accessories so you can finish the dollhouse with style....
Pro tip: invest in a plastic pom pom maker in a couple of sizes—they’ll save you on labor and time in the long run.
There are lots of styles and size ranges to choose from, and all are from independent designers. Some are simple and perfect for everyday wear, while others are ideal for a night out or a special occasion. Most of the patterns come as digital downloads you can print at home or take to a copy shop, and a few tutorials guide you in drafting some pattern pieces on your own....
We’ve gathered several creative hats to make in your spare time. Some involve a little bit of sewing, but most require no sewing at all. Sort through whichever tutorials speak to you and then think about ways you can customize the idea even further. Embroider a Felt Hat With a Spray of Foliage from The Spruce DIY Flannel Heart No-Sew Baseball Hat from Child at Heart DIY Donut Floppy Hat from Studio DIY Bedazzled Gem Hat from I Spy DIY Pinterest Project Custom Fedora from Hi Sugar Plum No-Sew Summer DIY Beach Hat Tutorials from Creative Fashion Blog DIY Pearl Hat Band from Honestly WTF Kaleidoscope Floppy Hat from Fall for DIY How to Make Your Hat Rock from Trinkets in Bloom DIY No-Sew Beanie from a Sweater from The Wonder Forest How to Use a Resist Shape to Make a Wet Felted Hat from Felt Magnet How to Sew a Reversible Sun Hat from The Spruce Floral Trucker Hat DIY from See Kate Sew DIY Bottle Cap Stamps from I Love to Create DIY Leather Eyelet Butterfly Hat Embellishment from Fashandrolla How to Finger Knit a Beanie Hat from Red Ted Art Dress Up a Vintage Hat from Poppytalk No-Sew Simple Pom Pom Hat from Creative Jewish Mom
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