Knitting is a craft that has been practiced for over thousands and thousands of years now. How this skill was learnt as well as its original country of origin still remains a mystery. But what we know for sure is that crafts of these kinds are very well established up to today and has been the pastime of many women all over the world. Knitting is done by a stitch or a combination of knitting stitches that are pulled tightly together. There are hundreds of known knitting stitches that are widely practiced depending on its use and on the type of garment that you want to knit.... 

Woodworking requires a lot of work. In fact, there is so much work to do that it requires more than just one person to do a simple project. That is why manufacturers of woodworking products always find ways to make things a little easier for woodworkers. Here are some helpful woodworking products that are now available in the market. First is the new magnetic wrist nail holder. As the name implies, this fits in a woodworker’s wrist. Inside the wrist are six magnets. The woodworker can stick nails to it so he won’t have to dig in his nail box. It can hold one pound... 

Redwork is a name that originated from the red thread that is commonly used to a particularly appealing style of embroidery. The cotton manufacturers in Turkey have utilized some special dyeing method to make it colorfast, which a few decades back was considered a great novelty and explains why it was so popular back then. Since the processing of the red color came all the way from Turkey, it was aptly called Turkey Redwork. The ability of color to last in any embroidery is highly important to be able to withstand the rigors of constant washing. At that time the only alternatives... 

Amidst the growing number of studies within and outside the United States with regards to the adverse effects of synthetic chemicals in our system, many consumers are becoming interested on how to make soap. As long as you know how to make soap for personal use, you’re actually treating your skin and system to a great relief from the debilitating effects of many chemicals used in the commercial soap industry. Soap making is a craft that you can perfect after about several tries, but don’t let this stop you from the great health benefits when you know how to make... 

People are inexplicably drawn to quilting have professed that quilts actually a peculiarly charming quality that cannot be replicated by other forms of needlework. This succinctly explains why quilts have been a prominent household material for many ages. In fact, if you will diligently trace back the history of quilting you will discover that this craft was actually used way back in the 17th century as blankets and as armor padding for soldiers. We can simply assume that the art of quilting will definitely continue to thrive even with the emergence of more modern sewing systems.... 

Have you seen a needlework that utilizes floss in order to draw out the lines of simple sketches? If you have seen one and you are not much familiar, it is what you a call a sample of the many redwork embroidery patterns available in the market. This form of art was actually a major hit way back in the Victorian era when almost every lady was in search for novel ways to embellish their respective abodes. From there, the craft was brought to America. Dubbed as “penny squares”, redwork embroidery patterns were called as such for the reason that the marker was originally... 

Wood beads make great imitate jewelry at a far lesser cost. What’s more, wood can be found almost anywhere, so wherever there is wood, you can create your own wood beads. Carpenters and carvers from various regions of the world make use of any available wood species while bead-making was given as an exercise for apprentices or as some form of artwork by journeyman and master during their spare time. The end-result would be amazing variety of designs of wood beads that range in sizes, shapes, and types. The unfortunate reality about wood beads is that they are taken for... 

Are you familiar with the way the Russians do tapestry creations? If you are not but you are acquainted with punchneedle embroidery, no need to look further because both are actually the same. This form of art utilizes a single tool which is the very reason why such obtained its name. On the fabric, loops are fashioned where you will see a wide variety of colors depending on the yarns that have been applied. With textures that will not fail to capture the naked eye, punchneedle embroidery is perfect for individuals who are abstract enthusiasts when speaking of paintings. This... 

Embroidering on paper is now becoming a rage. More and more people, women and men alike, are doing it simply to add a touch of elegance to their crafts. Many of those who are considering this craze are the ones interested in scrap booking. Paper embroidery has been around for a number of years now. Thousands of paper cards are already distributed throughout the world with a touch of paper embroidery on them. Today, its popularity is even increasing with more and more people realizing how authentic and personal a thing would look like with certain embroidery designs on it. Now,... 

When working on a woodworking project, one must have a pattern. Why is a woodworking pattern very important? Woodworking patterns act as a direction to any project. The pattern gives details on steps that must be done. Woodworking patterns are especially helpful for beginners. They help guide the person so he would avoid mistakes and other forms of trouble when woodworking. Many patterns for woodworking are available in the internet. These cost much lesser than those that are bought in stores. Not only that, online woodworking patterns are more specific and have more attractive...