[ad_1] Once you have stitched your needlepoint design you will need to know how to block the needlepoint canvas back into its original shape. It is not a difficult process but it may take two or three „blockings“ to get it right. If only it were that easy for us humans – spray a bit of water on and we are twenty again! If the design you have is a square, or other regular geometrical shape, then you can probably…
[ad_1] As you practice the alphabet letters of various font styles in calligraphy, you’ll reach the point where you can string the letters together to form words. This is an exciting point in the learning process because now you can actually see written words and how they look in your calligraphy writing style. A good place to start writing words is to start by writing out names in calligraphy. Writing out names in calligraphy gives you lots of great practice…
[ad_1] Cumfilux beds are synonymous with style, comfort and support and they offer a full range of divans and mattresses from traditional designs to more contemporary styles. Cumfilux’s speciality is designing comfortable and stylish double divan beds and here you will find an independent review of what we think are the company’s best 5 double divans… Georgia Double Divan Even if you have a small budget you can still find a Cumfilux double divan to suit, such as Georgia 4ft…
[ad_1] Most piano covers are made from 3 materials: vinyl, Mackintosh and Quilted. The choice of the right fabric depends upon your situation and what you are trying to accomplish with the cover. Vinyl seems to be the most popular. It has an attractive look to it, like a soft leather, and comes in multiple color choices. The most popular color choices are black and brown. The vinyl covers do not breathe all that well so they come with overlapping…
[ad_1] This holiday season, consider giving an heirloom quality gift to the special child or children in your life instead of the usual electronic game or toy. While games and gadgets may be fun for a while, they quickly lose their appeal as kids move on to the next great toy or game. Give them a gift that combines the practical with the beautiful, such as a wooden toy box that’s personalized just for them. Heirloom gifts used to be…
[ad_1] Miralux is considered to be an off-brand by some but this simply not true. The company may not be as well-known as other brands like Sealy, Serta and Simmons but a major reason why this is so is because the company spends no money on advertising. Instead it lets its retailers demonstrate to buyers why it makes some of the best mattresses money can buy. Founded in 1991 by the former CEO of Stearns & Foster, International Bedding manufactures…
[ad_1] All About Stuffing Stuffing is the stuff that goes inside quilts, pillows, cushions, soft toys, even lavender wardrobe fresheners. On the face of it its all fairly simple, leave a hole in your project to access the inside, stuff the stuffing in, then close the hole! For some projects there is a little more to it however. Here is some useful information on batting and fillers. There are 4 main types of batting, cotton, wool, polyester and blends. Bonded…
[ad_1] Right after visiting a few historical websites, particularly soon after seeing the tiny mattresses; just one is usually left asking a question. Why is the bed so modest? As contemporary beds get larger and larger is seems odd that even presidents would have such tiny beds. The major factor was not height that drove the bed size, but health. Very first of all, a bed mattress was not the hygienic, clean, comfortable foam and stuffing of our globe. Innerspring…
[ad_1] In any kind of stitching art, you will find that stitch markers are used by every experienced stitcher. The reason is because using them helps the person save time. They are also important because they save people from getting frustrated and giving up entirely. For example, if you were using knitting stitch markers and you lost your place you’d be able to go back to your marker, but if you were not using knitting markers you would completely lose…
[ad_1] Whether you are an experienced sewer or a beginner, you have probably heard about the famous Singer Featherweight sewing machine. This tiny machine has many of the same features as its full-sized counterparts. Regardless of your skill level, you will enjoy using the Singer Featherweight. If you love to go to workshops and sewing classes or you don’t have a lot of storage space, this is the machine for you. It is the perfect portable machine for today’s quilting…