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Tambour desk making is an antique craft that was originally developed in colonial America. The tambour desk is similar to the roll-top desk with the exception that the tambour desk's slats run...
The chain stitch has a long history and has been used in embroidery and stitchery throughout the world. It is the foundation of a large group of stitches thought to have originated in India, where...
The history of crochet is difficult to establish before the 1800's due to the lack of samples discovered over time. Experts agree that crochet first appeared in Europe and likely evolved from the...
An appliance garage is a quick fix to clear up counter clutter in a kitchen or other work area. Most people locate an appliance garage in the corner, because the corner area offers more depth for...
Create a custom-sized appliance garage to clean up your kitchen clutter and store those large items that just don't fit in the cupboards. Building it yourself allows you to decide exactly where to...
Rolltop desks first appeared in offices during the nineteenth century, along with rise of the merchant class. They were designed specifically for clerks and businesspeople who needed a way to...
Tambour clocks first appeared in the United States just before World War I. Learn about collecting Tambour clocks in this free video on collecting antique Connecticut clocks from an experienced...
The new synagogue dome in Szeged symbolizes the world, while its supporting columns represent the moral realm. Check out the new synagogue dome in Szeged, Hungary, the interior of which is...
Some people believe that disassembling a roll top desk to make repairs to the tambour is like finding the key to a Chinese Puzzle Box. With a bit of thought, you will realize that, although the...
Tambour doors are most commonly associated with roll-top desks, but they are also used in all kinds of cabinetry pieces and add both a pleasing appearance and a functional touch. Tambour doors are...
Beading has been done for many hundreds of years, beginning when primitive man began to cover his nakedness and add ornamentation with shells and colorful stones. Beading with small beads gained...