Stories featuring teddy bears performing like a human and having great adventures, have been written about some pretty amazing bears. The first teddy bear that comes to mind is, of course, Winnie The Pooh. Alan Alexander Milne, wrote mostly plays and novels. However, his most popular works are his Pooh stories. You can find excerpts from a few of his well known stories at: http://www.just-pooh.com/stories.html. Another teddy bear, that is quite famous in his own right, goes by the name of Paddington bear. Christmas Eve, 1956, author Michael Bond, saw a small, toy bear on a... 

Scrapbooking is a great hobby. In fact, it is a hobby that you may wish to enjoy. With that said, all great hobbies have their pros and cons. For scrapbooking, a few of those pros and cons are outlined below. Scrapbooking is fun. That is why it is a hobby enjoyed by many. When photographs and other family mementos are involved, anything can be exciting. You may enjoy seeing how you can transform a traditional photograph into much more with a scrapbook. It is also fun to watch your quality improve the more you scrapbook. Scrapbooking is easy. When it comes to arts and... 

You can now make a fashion statement with your crocheted project. Crochet ponchos are getting more popular nowadays even with celebrities. Its soft texture and stylish design makes it a must to include in your wardrobe. If you are into crocheting, you can make your own poncho that will fit you perfectly and suit your taste. There are several designs and patterns available in the World Wide Web that you can access and follow for your personal use. Here are some examples of the different crochet poncho designs that you can choose: – Adult Poncho Sweater. This poncho pattern... 

Crocheting is a craft. It is not a mere mechanical activity. It involves and requires devotion of time, controlled movements and even a very beautiful pattern to come up with a really intricate and to-brag-for result. The History of Crochet The word crochet is taken from the French word ‘croche’ which means ‘to hook.’ In the early 16th century, being good in this craft is an impression of being a well-bred and high society lady. Crocheting was very limited to the rich ladies, while those with limited financial capabilities had to contend with knitting. It... 

Learning crochet is easy and fun. All it takes is a bit of patience to get yourself acquainted with all crochet terminologies and then you are off to a good start! Holding the hook There really is no wrong or correct way in holding the crochet hook. It all depends on how comfortable you are when holding it. There are crochet hooks having a “thumb rest” for easy grip. You can hold the crochet hook between your index finger and your thumb just like you would hold a pencil or you can hold it in an “overhand” manner, much like you hold a knife. Holding... 

The world of fashion is always changing. This can be the colors, the looks and the fabrics that are used. Things that may be popular today may be gone tomorrow replacing it with something new. It also has cycles where the fashion in the 50’s or 60’s for example are making a come back in the 21st century and designs are no exceptions. This is why more designers these days are focusing once again on crochet patterns. Crochet patterns in the past were often used for the home. This can make a good blanket or a coaster for the drink but some people have found another... 

Collections can range across many different items, from common everyday items to obscure and exotic items. A woman in Missouri that collects Barbie’s might think that collecting match books seems strange. However, the woman in Florida that collects those match books from every hotel she has ever traveled to finds her collection invaluable. These match books remind her of all the memories of her trips. So, who is to say what is really normal or weird? Some collectors might collect lunch boxes, while other collectors might collect anything that displays Mickey Mouse.... 

Is cat discipline possible? It is a common misconception that it is not possible to train cats. Despite being very independent, cats do understand that a particular behavior is bad, if you take out the time and patience to teach it. If you want to discipline your ragdoll cat, then you should never resort to violence, if you are violent, your cat will not understand its bad behavior, but will instead be afraid of you. Here are some of the kinder ways that you can adopt in order to inculcate discipline. The face push method. This is a very effective method of training your... 

Spinning wheels were developed to help individuals make designs and other kinds of materials faster. There are now spinning wheels that come in a variety of materials and styles to help make your work more efficient. You will find that there are newer technologies that provide very fast yarn production like air jets, friction spinning and an open-end system. About the Kinds There are many kinds of spinning wheels, plus the great wheel which is also referred to as wool wheel or the walking wheel which quickly long draws the spinning of woollen-spun yarns. The flax wheel as actually... 

You may have heard the initials D.I.Y. and wondered what they stand for and what all the fuzz is about. D.I.Y. stands for Do It Yourself, and it is a hot trend in the craft world. One of the hottest trends in the world of craft, is an old, old tradition-quilting. Quilting has it roots in the utilitarian needs of our ancestors. They needed warm quilts to sleep under and they didn’t have a lot of materials to work with. So they took whatever fabrics they could salvage or cut from old, worn clothes, and somehow managed to craft these scraps into quilts that were not only...