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Quilted Eyeglass Case Instructions
by Sarah Tidwell
Quilted eyeglass cases are a fashionable and protective way to store eyeglasses. The benefit of using quilt material is that it creates a soft barrier that prevents scratching. You have the freedom to choose homemade quilts or pre-purchased fabric. Making your own eyeglass case is easy even without a sewing machine or pattern and takes just a little under an hour.
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How to Make an Eyeglass Case
by Contributing Writer
Kids are always looking for simple projects to make. They also love making their own gifts and seeing their crafts come to life. These cases are a very simple, yet fun project for kids. They will make great gifts for them to exchange. They are great crafts for kids to make for their classmates and give them away during the holidays. Kids can even add other decorations that they choose to use in order to personalize their eyeglass cases. They make great gifts for grandparents. You can also place these gifts inside of birthday or holiday cards.
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How to Crochet an Eyeglass Case
by sandygene
If you are like me, when attending a support group, or just sitting in front of a T.V. I have to be doing something with my hands. Using just a few crochet stitches, a minimal amount of crochet knowledge, and only just an hour or so you too can whip up this great eyeglass case for yourself or to give away as gifts. Everyone likes a homemade item given as a gift at Christmas time or for Birthdays. So jump right in and give it a try. It’s really easy!
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How to Make a Fabric Eyeglass Case
by Linda Batey
Who says you can't have a cool eye glass case for next to nothing? You can coordinate fabrics to go with outfits, with your (handmade) computer carrying case and business card case and wow your friends with your creativity. With these simple instructions, you'll soon be sewing these up as gifts!
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Eyeglass Cases to Make at Home
by Anne Baley
Regular glasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses all end up in your purse or bag. Many times they get lost in the bottom of the bag, in danger of scratching, bending or breaking. A glasses case is a must, but the ones from the doctor are usually plain and unattractive. Making your own case is a stylish alternative, and takes very little time or money.
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How to Tie a Sliding Chinese Button Knot Necklace
by Barbara Price Galvan
Knotting is an ancient art form China, and the knots formed with beautiful silk cord have been used for thousands of years for both practical and decorative purposes. These ornamental knots were often used to add elegance to otherwise functional objects including hair pins, eyeglass cases and lanterns. These intricate designs are not only beautiful, but they hold special meanings as well--from the double coin knot used to represent prosperity to the pan change knot which represents the Buddhist concept of the cyclical nature of all existence. Chinese knots are usually made with silk cords and in the traditional red, black, and gold colors. You can use the Chinese Button Knot to hold beads in place and just add knot after knot for a design.
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How Does a Model Railway Work?
by Juliet Myfanwy Johnson
There are several types of model trains, from real steam-powered engines you can actually sit on and ride, to LGB with cars like shoeboxes, to the classic Lionel 0 and 027gauge (very hardy for kids to manage), to HO scale (cars the size of an eyeglass case but suitable for ages eight up) to the tiny N gauge and even smaller Z gauge (serious adults only). A model train needs enough room to run a good-sized track. The necessary components for running a train include curved and straight tracks, an electric engine which will pull the rest of the cars, a transformer and an electrical outlet. Many kits have all you need to get set up and rolling immediately.
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