Getting Fine Art Appraised
Preparing for the Appraiser's Exam
• Locate all items in advance of the appraiser's arrival and make them accessible.
• Share pertinent records about when and where items were purcha
Beads & Beading Supplies: The Right Place To Find It! It Is All Here.
I am by no means a beading expert. I am much more proficient and capable when it comes to needlepoint and embroidery. You can guess my knowledge of beading supplies is practically as limited
Stay Off Your Cell Phone At The Craft Show
The other day I went to a home show with my wife and two of our friends. It’s fun to walk around and see what people have done, and what they are promoting. One thing I noticed as we were walking t
3 Kids Craft Ideas For Independence Day
There are plenty of fun ways that you can craft your way into the 4th of July. If you are looking for some great Independence Day craft ideas, we have some for you. But, before you look at those op
How To Buy Art Online
Just a few years ago it seemed people thought the idea of purchasing “clothing” through the internet was absurd. How would you know if it fits? What if it doesn’t fit? What if my credit card number
The Quilter's Horoscope
A humourous compilation of character traits of quilters according to their zodiac signs. Compiled by a quilting tutor with over twenty years experience teaching patchwork and quilting and zero year
The Craft Of Candle Making
A whiff of your favorite Yankee Candle scent—whether it’s burned or you’re smelling the candle itself—brings a kind of therapeutic effect that only a candle can satisfy. But candles aren’t just gre
Getting Your Craft Show Business Off The Ground
For years, family, friends and even people who you just meet, have really liked the crafts you produce. They are the centerpiece for conversation at holiday dinners, or the, “that’s a great idea” t
Gauge Crochet
Gauge is the number of stitches per inch and the number of rows per inch produced when working with a particular size of yarn and a specific hook. Gauge varies from crocheter to crocheter, even whe
Basic Guide To Tanzanite
A Basic Guide to the Tanzanite Gemstone
The tanzanite gemstone was discovered in Tanzania by the Masaai people in 1967. Shortly thereafter, tanzanite was brought to the Western world by Tiff
Sewing Machine Purchasing
Technology has made the sewing machine, once a high priced item, very affordable for most sewing applications. The only major decisions are choosing between a traditional or embroidery sewing machi
Repro Is Not A Four Letter Word
Reproduction.
In most mid-century American collectible pottery circles, the word reproduction draws immediate, passionate responses, usually negative. A quick read of posts on the larger coo
Quilts And Quilting – An Introduction
For centuries, the making of quilts and quilting has been a living craft, a necessity of the times, where people living in poverty could still provide something useful for their families.
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Caribbean Culture Shows Through In Paintings
As one of the most important aspects of Caribbean culture, visual arts are often surprisingly overlooked. And as more and more artists from the region attract international acclaim and attention, t
Finding Antique Engagement Rings And Gifts
Engagement presents are gifts given to the couple at any time throughout their engagement. It celebrates the next significant and important step in their relationship. Antique engagement rings also
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