- The Craft of Candle Making
Candle makers know that candles are a welcome addition to our daily dealings. This knowledge has transformed the candle making business into a multi-billion dollar industry, with big wigs like Yankee Candle Company pounding out product, small independent businesses like Kingston Candles in New Hampshire following suit, and thousands of men and women making candles from their home. - Worldwide Basket Weaving
Baskets are made from a variety of materials; Native Americans made baskets with resources that were the most plentiful in their specific environment. For instance, some Native Americans made their baskets with swamp ash—a kind of wood that was abundant in the New England region. Other Indians would follow the same practice, but with different wood. In the Southwest, sumac and yucca leaves were used for baskets; while in the northwest, roots from spruce trees and cedar bark was used. - From Samplers to Heirlooms: Cross Stitch Is A Real Art Form
Stamped cross stitch uses the basic “x” stitch to form a picture or large lettering, but the image of the “x” is already stamped onto the fabric. The needle is inserted at the top of one side of the “x” from the bottom of the fabric and then brought diagonally to the bottom of that side of the “x.” - The Art and Craft of Wood Carving
Sure, wood carving may not be the most desirable or sought-after hobby, but taking a large (or small) block of wood and turning it into a work of art is nothing short of amazing. - Stamp Collecting 101
Of course, that stamp was not the kind of stamp you lick and stick on an envelope. This was a one-cent stamp, circa 1856 - Genealogy -- How to Track Down Your Family History
Beginning your family history or genealogy can be an overwhelming task if you don’t know where to begin. Expert genealogists all agree that the place to start is with your own personal information. After all, it is the family history of your children and grandchildren. Why not start it for them? Once you have written down your full name, using the maiden name for a married woman, you need to fill in what is called your vital statistics. This is your birth date and place and the date and location of your marriage, if married. You may also want to write the date and location of a baptism or christening. - Crochet Like an Expert
Crocheting is a great craft for beginners and experts both. Beginners can make crocheted scarves in just a few hours using large needles (hooks), a bulky yarn, an a single crochet stitch. Those who are more experienced can get into double crochets, treble stitches, popcorn stitches or any number of combination stitches that can create endless patterns for hats, mittens, sweaters, slippers, and blankets.
|
