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The tradition of making and saving household goods in a hope chest in preparation for marriage and one's own home and family has been around for centuries. Hope chests commonly contain trinkets made by its owner and her family members.
Hope chests are chests in which a young woman stores the items she hopes to use one day in her household upon marriage. Though the tradition has become somewhat forgotten Read More
Knitting first involves finding a type of yarn, either in a hank or a scheme, and matching the yarn to the proper size needles for the best results. Start knitting using Read More
Knitting doesn’t have to limit your creative projects to sweaters, scarves and booties. Step outside the box with a fun, unique pattern like this charming heart. You Read More
Throws, used as afghans or rugs, are projects that are enjoyable to knit because they're simple. When knitted with thick, bulky yarn, (5-ply and higher), with larger than Read More
Fine china is a type of ceramic made from porcelain. Many people use fine china for dining or for decoration in their home. Porcelain comes from the country of China, which Read More
Learn how to store your fine China pieces to protect them from damage in this free video on home organization. Read More
Fine American antiques, with the exception of the Colonial style, were made in the same way as in Europe but with American materials. The woods and finishings available to Read More
Working from the crochet chain, it's time to add your second level, the single crochet. Learn how to crochet a bag from start to finish in this free crafts video. Read More
Learn how to crochet with expert tips and advice on crochet stitches in this free craft video series. Read More
In this arts and crafts video lesson on crochet for beginners, watch how to begin a doily-making project. Read More
Chests are one of the many storage units that have been used for generations. All chests are built with the same basic woodwork. Determining how each chest is designed and Read More
Vintage linens are a hobby for many collectors. But when you're trying to restore and maintain linens that have been handed down through your family, the piece is valuable Read More
At one time, quilting was part of a homemaker's duties. It was a way to recycle fabric into warm comforters and blankets. Today, quilting is considered an art form. Read More
When it comes to hand quilting, once you learn the basics you can follow virtually any pattern. There are, however, a few hand quilting pattern tips that can help you make Read More
A quilt is a 3-layered fabric sandwich, and the first layer to make is the top. This is the part of the quilt that you see, with the design. Fabric is cut out in shapes to Read More
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