What is Hardanger embroidery?
Hardanger embroidery, also known as Hardangersm embroidery from Hardanger), originates from the Hardanger region of Norway. It is a cutwork embroidery, traditionally worked in white thread on white evenweave linen fabric. Many people come to Hardanger embroidery from a background of cross stitch. Hardanger, like most cross [...]

I’ve been asked many times what lanyards are. More specifically, what is the purpose of a lanyard? The response generally, they can be used for almost anything!
Lanyards started being used for combat situations such as having a pistol and a lanyard tied to a soldier’s wrist to prevent them from having to grope for it [...]

ere are some ways you can tie up a non slipping lanyard using the following:
A large loop, a small loop. Using only one knot to do this.
The first step is the place the rope down on a flat surface in an S formation. Make sure the ends of the lanyard are overlapping by a few [...]

Lanyards do not have to be used as is. You can feel free to customize and adjust them anyway you see fit. You can use longer lanyards or smaller ones depending on how you like to operate in the field. For instance, you can use a small loop if you like to carry items using [...]

Ive always had a pension for creating things. The idea of taking nothing and turning it into something always seemed to satisfy some deep inner desire. I suppose it all came from my mother. She was a crafter to put most others to shame. Much to my fathers annoyance, our house [...]

Before the 1900s, dolls were made out of materials such as paper mache, wax, clay, and wood, depending on the culture. By the 1900s, porcelain dolls were made and enjoyed increasing popularity. Early porcelain dolls from this time period are considered to be antiques and are a popular collectors item.
German Porcelain Dolls
The Germans seem to [...]

Aside from the beauty of nature, your own personal style as well as your unique individuality can be reflected in any form of art, including the laborious art form of embroidery. Embroidery is an art form that uses needles and threads to make designs and patterns on any piece of cloth or fabric by weaving [...]

Art is the product of man’s natural admiration for beauty awakened by what he sees, feels, and experiences. There are various forms of art that involve utilization of imagination and creativity. These forms require certain skills to create a so-called work of art. Music, literature, sculpture, architecture, and painting are just a few of the [...]

Stamp collecting doesnt have to be an expensive hobby. You can enjoy collecting stamps with limited financial resources. Here are 10 really low-cost ways to start stamp collecting.
1. Ask your friends to use commemorative stamps on their mail when they write to you. Commemorative stamps are generally larger than regular stamps and are issued to [...]

The process of compressing air generates free water, and increases air borne water vapour. If you are not sure about why this occurs, take a look at the article on this site entitled Why does water run out my compressed air line?.
So what is the problem with a little - or perhaps a lot [...]