| 311 | How To Choose a Sewing Machine Preview: You have finally come to the conclusion that you need or want a sewing machine. Now, what is on the market and how do you make the right decision? There are many brands of machines out there and everyone boasts different features. Some machines appeal to quilters, others want you to embroider everything including the toilet seat and the shower c... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkins Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 312 | Sewing As A Part Time Income Preview: Many of us have contemplated sewing for a source of part-time income. I, myself sold children's designs for a few years, along with doing repairs and alterations. I found it very satisfying, but hardly a dependable source of income. Part of the reason for this I think, was the ever present threat of someone else doing the same work for less. Man... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkins Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 313 | Preparing Your New Sewing Machine to Sew Preview: A few weeks ago I wrote a column on how to choose your sewing machine. If you have made your choice, we will continue on with getting your machine ready to sew. Threading the machine is something that is pretty basic, yet a little different on every machine. It is VERY important to refer to your manual when first learning the procedure. If the th... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkins Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 314 | Choosing Project Wood Preview: General Lumber is available in 2 main categories, hardwood and softwood. Quite simply, hardwood is harvested from any deciduous (leaf bearing) tree. While softwood is from coniferous or needle producing trees. However a wood worker also needs to decide if an engineered wood product like plywood is better suited for the job. We will demystify th... (more) Published By: Dave markel Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 315 | How to Make a Delicious German Crumble Cake in 4 Simple Steps Preview: In high school, learning a new recipe (especially dessert recipes) was always my favorite part of a foreign language and culture class. One day during German in my sophomore year, I teamed up with two other classmates to make German Crumble Cake from a magazine. It was quite good, if I do say so myself. Seven years later, it continues to be one of... (more) Published By: Kori Puckett Submitted: 10 April,2004 |
| 316 | Power Tool Safety Preview: There are a number of things that every wood worker needs to know when they are working with power tools (to a lessor extent, hand tools). Some things are plainly obvious but others are often overlooked. On the serious side, planning ahead may be what save your life. Some of the power tools available are very powerful and often rotate at ex... (more) Published By: Dave markel Submitted: 12 April,2004 |
| 317 | 5 Ways In Which You Can Make Simple Changes To Your Home Decorating Preview: 5 Ways In Which You Can Make Simple Changes To Your Home Decorating Home decorating, ever wanted to try it, but hesitated because of time constraints or budget concerns. The following ideas will not only give instant results, but more importantly fit into any budget. 1. Changing the Look of Your Walls Adding a new color or changing the texture,... (more) Published By: Bonnie P. Carrier Submitted: 16 April,2004 |
| 318 | How To Make Satin Pillowcase for Mother's Day Preview: This is a super quick easy sewing idea for a last minute Mother's Day gift. It will take about 10 minutes and even the youngest seamstress can make one of these up in no time. A very nice gift too! The satin should be polyester satin (totally washable and throw in the dryer). The satin is smooth, and for those who love to have their hair done, t... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkins Submitted: 16 April,2004 |
| 319 | How To Make Easy Cafe Curtains Preview: Make Cafe Curtains send this project to a friend! These cafe curtains are simple, inexpensive and take almost no time at all. A lovely way to dress up any kitchen window! MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. First measure your window height. Cafe curtains can cover anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of your window. If you want to cover the bottom window casing... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkins Submitted: 16 April,2004 |
| 320 | Online poker room to launch exclusive new poker tournament. Preview: All eyes will be on London this July as Europe’s newest and most exclusive poker tournament hits town. A collaboration between Britain’s largest independent bookmaker Victor Chandler, and leading casino operator London Clubs International, The Victor Poker Cup will offer a half million prize pool and a first prize of £250,000. Taking place betwee... (more) Published By: Simon Prodger Submitted: 22 April,2004 |
| 321 | Wood Panels and Humidity Preview: Coping with wood movement All wood workers need to be aware of wood movement when building furniture projects. Failure to consider this important factor can cause wood panels to crack or split. My high school biology teacher compared the structure of a piece of wood with a bundle of straws. The straws represent the cells and capillaries of the... (more) Published By: Dave Markel Submitted: 22 April,2004 |
| 322 | How To Make Mug Rugs Preview: It's easy to give your home a country accent with mug rugs. These little 9-patch coasters are just the thing next time neighbors drop by for coffee. Two inch squares of light and dark fabrics are all you need for the top. Three squares across and three rows down. Sew the rows together alternating colours. Cut a piece of batting and a co-ordinati... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkins Submitted: 30 April,2004 |
| 323 | A Summer Welcome To Your Home Preview: This quick, easy craft is very unique, as well as pretty.It will make any visitor feel welcome and put a smile on their face. I have received many compliments on this craft from friends and neighbours. Supplies: 1 old purse with strap or handles Faux flowers and ivy Open the purse and place long stemmed flowers along opening. In the next row, ... (more) Published By: Mary Wilkins Submitted: 30 April,2004 |
| 324 | Soap-Pops for Kids of All Ages! Preview: The following recipe is the perfect project to make for kids of any age. Not only is it simple to make, it’s an educational lesson in weights and measures. Best of all, it’s quick, no dangerous chemicals are used, and not a lot of equipment is needed. What is a Soap-Pop? A bar of soap on a stick that looks and smells like a popsicle. Unfortuna... (more) Published By: Lisa Maliga Submitted: 01 May,2004 |
| 325 | Why You Never Have To Pay Retail Prices For Anything - Ever Again Preview: I step into my local mall, and into a leading top brand clothes store. I see a jumper I like and while feeling the soft material casually lift up the price tag - and I almost feint with disbelief. How much??? That's more than I make in 2 days! I quickly stop caressing the fabric and head toward Big Als Unbranded Clothes Discount Centre for... (more) Published By: Tukshad Engineer Submitted: 04 May,2004 |
| 326 | How To Quickly Design Your Own Doll Dress Preview: It doesn’t matter what type or size doll you have, you can easily design your own doll dresses following a few simple steps. This article explains how to make a basic dress, that you can then use as either a sundress, or that you can crochet dainty ruffles on for a more elegant fashion. First you will want to grab your doll, a crochet hook, some... (more) Published By: Maria Vowell Submitted: 05 May,2004 |
| 327 | Recommended ATV Accessories And Gear Preview: The next step to a better performing and more comfortable ATV, is choosing the right ATV accessories. As you probably already know, ATV's are the best vehicles for rocks, sand, wet terrain and many other bad conditions. If you want something to "refresh" the performance of your ATV or simply to make it look better all you have to do is to do ... (more) Published By: www.atv-guide.com Submitted: 06 May,2004 |
| 328 | TURN ANY HOBBY INTO A PART-TIME BUSINESS Preview: If you are planning on beginning a business, your best bet is to start out part-time while you are still earning a full-time income at your present job. If you are like most people who are existing from payday to payday, you don't have a lot of money to invest in a full-time business. No need to worry! Just use your favorite hobby as your busi... (more) Published By: Kevin Purfield Submitted: 16 May,2004 |
| 329 | Ten Top Ideas about Art and Leadership Preview: Is there a potent mission to being an artist at the time of the 9/11 and of a depressed economy? Could it be that troubled times are indicative of the tremendous societal need for visionaries to show up as leaders, and offer ecologically sound creative solutions to the current challenges humanity is facing? And if there is truth to the contemporar... (more) Published By: Mahalene Louis Submitted: 21 May,2004 |
| 330 | Funniest Pond Stories Preview: Get ready for some gut-wrenching, laugh out loud hilarious pond stories from all over the world... Funniest Pond Stories - Part 1, May 2004 (Continued from May Issue of PondStuff!) We had some hilarious, truly gut wrenching, laugh out-loud stories sent in by some of you. Here we're going to highlight some of the funniest stories for you to read, a... (more) Published By: Brett Fogle Submitted: 02 June,2004 |