Articles written by Kate Pullen
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Amazon Kindle Accessories: Personalize and Enhance Functionality with Covers, Earphones etc
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Amazon Kindle accessories allow owners to personalize their devices while also adding protection or functionality. There are many types of Kindle accessories available. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
UK magazine and website, Cloth, seeks to provide readers with the information that they required in order to create their own unique clothes and home accessories. more...
Audio Book Rentals – Rent Audiobooks: Different Types of Renting Plan Make This an Attractive Option
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Audio book rentals can be a great alternative to buying audio books. Many plans work in a similar way to Netflix and there are a wide range of rental options available. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Free children's books online offer many benefits other than simply being another book source. These can help children learn to read or learn a new language and more. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The International Children's Digital Library offers a wide range of free books online, including classic works of children's literature through to contemporary fiction. more...
Finishing Techniques for Crochet: Betty Barnden Teaches Crocheters How to Get a Professional Finish
Category: Craft Books
Finishing Techniques for Crochet by Betty Barnden shows crocheters how to get a professional looking finish to their crochet, as well as projects, trims and edgings. more...
Category: Craft Books
The Knitting Stitch Bible: Over 250 Traditional and Contemporary Stitches with Easy-to-Follow Charts by Maria Parry-Jones provides plenty of ideas for creative knitters. more...
Past Experiences Useful for a Freelance Writer: How to Start and Develop a Writing Career
Category: Freelance Writing (general)
Learn how to draw on past experiences to develop a career as a freelance writer. Useful and relevant experience for a freelance writer can be drawn from all walks of life more...
Learn in Your Car Language Course: Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation in a Convenient Format
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Learn a new language without a textbook with the Learn in Your Car language courses from Penton Overseas. This is idea for people who want to learn while on the move. more...
The Barchester Chronicles – Audiobooks: Enjoy Anthony Trolloppe's Classic Tales of Victorian Life
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The Barchester Chronicles follow life in Victorian England. These are available in audiobook format, making the books available to a wide range of listeners. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The large book retailer, Barnes and Noble, offers customers a wide range of ebooks covering many genres, available for instant download and accessed via eReader. more...
Free Books for Writers: Read Nine Writing Titles Online From HowTo Books
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Writers interested in developing their craft will be interested in these books about aspects of writing from HowTo Books. The Books can be viewed in full for free online more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Scribd is described as the world's largest social publishing company. There are plenty of free ebooks and other digital content available on a wide variety of subjects. more...
AudibleKids - Listen and Learn: Profile of Family Friendly Website offering Audiobooks for Children
Category: Chidren's Audiobooks
AudibleKids is the family friendly division of audiobook retailer, Audible. It is much more than a simple store and offers facilities such as reviews and recommendations. more...
2009 Audie Award Winners: Audiobook and Spoken Word Books Recognized at Annual Ceremony
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The winners of the 2009 Audie Awards have announced. Winners include some bestsellers as well as one or two surprises. more...
Category: Book Clubs
Online book clubs using social networking sites such as Twitter offer a great opportunity to virtually meet and discuss books. Find out how in this step by step guide. more...
Audiobooks by Narrator and Author Stephen Fry: From Harry Potter to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Popular presenter and author, Stephen Fry, features in a wide variety of audiobooks. These include audiobooks for children and adults. more...
Book Review Fabricate by Susan Wasinger: 17 Sewing Projects That Make Fabric the Star
Category: Craft Books
Fabricate - 17 Sewing Projects That Make Fabric the Star by Susan Wallinger, focuses on creating wonderful unique fabrics for use in a range of sewing projects. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
An increasingly wide range of digital magazines is available giving readers an alternative to print editions. These can be read on a variety of different reading devices. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Semana Santa, the first book written by David Hewson, is a fast paced thriller based in southern Spain. Hewson's plot twists and turns, providing an enjoyable listen. more...
Category: Crafts (general)
Acid dyes are used to color wool and other animal fibers. Dye rovings and yarn at home to create unique fibers for spinning, knitting and crochet. more...
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
There are a wide range of free romance ebooks available for download. These can be read using an Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, laptop, mobile phone or many other devices. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Read an E-Book Week is set aside to promote ebooks. Free ebooks and information is available to raise awareness of ebooks and ebook readers such as the Amazon Kindle. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Buying used or second hand audiobooks is a low cost alternative to buying new. There are a few pitfalls, however, that a unwary buyer should be aware of. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Whether listeners want the convenience of digital downloads or the familiarity of cd or cassette tapes, the wide range of audiobook formats gives something for everyone. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
A collection of free public domain audiobooks make a lovely and thoughtful yet cheap gift for Valentine's Day. Free audiobooks can be downloaded to create a custom gift. more...
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
The audiobook edition of Wild Fire by Nelson Demille and read by Scott Brick is a fast moving listen. Main character John Corey returns to uncover a horrifying plot. more...
Category: Knitting Patterns & Techniques
There are many excellent free knitting patterns available on the Internet, there are also, however, many that are not so good. How does a knitter find reliable projects? more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
There are a wide range of diet audiobooks available, from the latest South Beach Diet book through to self-hypnosis books that will help to change the approach to food. more...
Category: Affordable Family Fun
While diamonds, chocolates and champagne are one way to mark Valentine's Day, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate a relationship that are free, cheap or low cost. more...
Category: Craft Books
Carry Alongs, 15 Crochet Handbags and Purses For Every Occasion by Carrie A Sullivan is a book that shows crocheters how to crochet great bags and add sewn linings. more...
Audiobook Review of Testimony: A Multiple Cast Narrate the Lastest Bestseller From Anita Shreve
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Testimony is the latest bestseller from award winning author, Anita Shreve. A multiple cast narrate the audiobook, bringing an interesting dimension to the reading. more...
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Here are some ideas for cheap gifts for knitters that will be much appreciated. Each knitting accessory is under $3 making these ideal for people on tight budgets more...
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Knitters love nothing more than superb tools and equipment to work with! These ideas for luxury gifts for knitters include needles, and other knitting accessories. more...
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
People looking for a suspense thriller audiobook that is also an easy listen, will find Simple Genius by David Baldacci an interesting choice. more...
How to Successfully Felt Wool: Hints and Tips for Felting Woolen Garments and Yarns
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Felt is a versatile fabric and one that's simple to make at home. Discarded woolen garments can often be turned into felt, this is a great way to produce unusual fabrics. more...
Category: Employee/Management Relations
Good communication is about much more than just 'telling'. There are many other features for a manager to consider when communicating important information. more...
How to Find Cheap Christmas Gifts: Recycle and Give Second Hand Gifts For Low Budget Presents
Category: Home Management (general)
Christmas gifts needn't be expensive. Give secondhand gifts that will save money and give pleasure to the recipients. This is also a good way to recycle items. more...
How to Create Unique Yarns: Combine Wool and Other Fibers with Beads to Make Unusual Items
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
There are many beautiful yet expensive hand crafted yarns available. Some of these effects are easy to achieve cheaply at home with just a little thought and ingenuity more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Never judge an audiobook by its cover! There is much more to picking an audiobook than just the plot. The narrator and format also play an important part. more...
Review: 101 Stitches to Crochet: The Harmony Guides Latest Release is in Card and Box Format
Category: Craft Books
101 Stitches to Crochet provides clear color photographs and instructions, explaining a variety of crochet stitches and motifs. The innovative format is simple to use. more...
Category: Computer Software (general)
Online computer back up services make backing up computers simple for the home user as well as the professional. There are both pros and cons that need to be considered. more...
Knit and Crochet for Weddings: Simple Bridal Craft Projects and Ideas for the Crocheter and Knitter
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
A wedding with a knitting theme could be the perfect choice for a keen knitter! Knit a wedding dress, veil, flowers, ring cushion or even wedding favors. more...
Prepare Fleece With Carders: Carding Fibers is an Essential Part of the Fiber Preperation Process
Category: Weaving & Rug Making
Carding fibers using a pair of carders is part of the process of preparing fibers for spinning or other fiber crafts. This is also a good way to blend fibers. more...
Eighteenth Century Cookery Books: Vintage and Antique Recipes Digitized and Available as Free Ebooks
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Very old cookery books give a delicious insight into history including the types of food available as well as how language has changed. Many are available as free ebooks. more...
How To Make Fat Balls to Feed Birds: A Nutritious Winter Food From Household Scraps
Category: Wild Birds
Fat balls are easy to make and provide a nutritious treat for wild birds, supplying an important food source during the winter months, encouraging birds into the garden. more...
Classic Ghost Story Audiobooks: Try Spoken Word Books for a Truly Scary Experience!
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Ghost stories are perfect for the audiobook or spoken word format. There are many classic works of Gothic horror available and these can make an interesting alternative. more...
Audiobook Review of The Sleeping Doll: Jeffrey Deaver's Novel is Full of Twists and Turns
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
This is a review of the audiobook version of The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey Deaver. In true Jeffrey Deaver fashion the listener is taken on a journey full of plot twists. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Audiobooks language courses are a great way to learn foreign languages. A second language is a useful skill to have, whether it is for conversational or business use. more...
Profile of Podiobooks.com: A Website Dedicated to Delivering Free Audiobooks by Podcast
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Podiobooks.com provide audiobooks by podcast. The website offers a wide range of audiobooks in many different genres including multi cast (drama) recordings. more...
Small Business SWOT Analysis: Help Build the Foundations for Long-term Business Success
Category: Small/Home Business (general)
A SWOT analysis helps to identify the Strengths,Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that face a business and is as relevant for small businesses as it is larger ones. more...
Review of The Chopin Manuscript: 15 Authors Collaborate in this Award Winning Audiobook
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Each chapter of the Audie award winning Chopin Manuscript audiobook has been written by one of 15 international thriller writers in a innovative collaborative project. more...
Free Market Research Ideas: Online Market Intelligence For Small Businesses
Category: Small/Home Business (general)
Use the Internet to research and find valuable market information to help build a successful small business without leaving home! Here are some tips for armchair research more...
Category: E-Commerce (general)
An e-commerce website is the perfect opportunity for a smaller company to really demonstrate one of its key strengths - its size. Good website planning is crucial. more...
Find International Customers: E-Commerce Tips to Help Small Businesses Successfully Trade Overseas
Category: E-Commerce (general)
When planning an international e-commerce website, make the sales process as simple as possible for the customer, and this includes avoiding any potential confusion. more...
Free Language Learning Tools: There Are Many Ways To Improve or Learn New Language Skills
Category: Language Study (general)
The Internet has opened up many new exciting opportunities for language learners looking to learn new skills, from conversation with native speakers to lessons by MP3. more...
Review of Sail by James Patterson: A Fast Paced Unabridged Audiobook from Bestselling Author
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
This is a review of the unabridged audiobook, Sail, by James Patterson. Fans of this genre will enjoy the fast moving pace and the excellent narration. more...
The Audies - Audiobook Awards: An Annual Celebration of all Aspects of the Audiobook Industry
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The Audies awards celebrate all aspects of the audiobook industry. As well as providing an interesting insight, they can also provide inspiration for your next listen! more...
World Without End Audiobook Review: The Audiobook Edition of the Bestseller by Ken Follett
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
This is a review of the World Without End audiobook by Ken Follett and read by Richard E Grant. The story gives us an intriguing insight into life in medieval Britain. more...
Why Listen to Audiobooks?: Six Reasons Why Audio Versions of Books are Worth Considering
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Audiobooks have come of age! Long gone are the days of cassette tapes and poor quality recordings. Today's audiobooks are convenient, portable and of the highest quality more...
How to Make Baby Slings and Mei Tais: Use Free Sewing Patterns to Sew Unique Baby Carriers
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Baby wearing is increasing in popularity. Baby slings and carriers are straightforward to sew, and this is an ideal way to own your own special baby carrier for your baby more...
Free Audiobooks at LibriVox: Public Domain Books are Recorded and Published for Free Download
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
LibriVox is an exciting initiative, their mission is to record and publish books that are in the public domain and make them freely available via their website more...
How to Make Money From a Hobby: Making Money From Hobbies Can Be a Useful Extra Income Stream
Category: Hobbies (general)
While making money from a hobby might not be a key objective when starting out, there is no doubt that it helps fund what can sometimes be expensive activity. more...
Recycle, Repurpose and Restyle: Green Sewing Projects Help the Environment and Create Unique Clothes
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Someone with a few sewing skills and some creativity can help the environment by recycling clothes while also creating a whole new wardrobe of unique garments. more...
Fun, Easy Beginner Sewing Projects: Learn to Sew by Making Bags, Cozies and Other Interesting Items
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Beginner sewing projects needn't be boring! Learn to sew while and also have fun making some of these interesting yet simple projects great for beginners. more...
Category: Knitting & Crochet Products
"Simple Knits with a Twist: Unique Projects for Creative Knitters" (AKA "New Knits") by Erika Knight is an interesting knitting book, containing unusual knitting patterns more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
A few sewing skills are all that are required to undertake a variety of green or environmentally friendly sewing projects. more...
Super Stitches Knitting Review: Karen Hemingway's Dictionary of Over 300 Knitting Stitch Patterns
Category: Knitting & Crochet Products
Super Stitches Knitting - Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 300 Stitch Patterns by Karen Hemingway, is a useful addition to a knitters book case. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Taking good photographs of finished cross stitch projects, whether for submission to a magazine, recording your work or posting to a blog is important and easily achieved more...
Tips to Keep Your Book Club Fresh: Planning and Running a Readers Group for Long Term Success
Category: Book Clubs
Running a successful book club includes keeping it fresh and interesting. Here are some tips for running a successful book club and keeping it vibrant. more...
Planning and Starting a Book Club: Decide Where and When to Meet and How to Structure Meetings
Category: Book Clubs
An important part of planning a book club is deciding how often and where the group will meet and how the meetings will run. There are a number of formats to choose from. more...
How to Sew Heart Shaped YoYos: Instructions for Sewing Romantic Suffolk Puffs for Valentines Day
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Sew romantic heart shaped yoyos for Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions such as weddings. These are easy to make and can be adapted in a wide variety of ways. more...
Sew Reusable Fabric Shopping Bags: Free Morsbag Sewing Pattern for "Green" Cloth Grocery Tote Bags
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Sewing reusable shopping bags from recycled fabric helps reduce the number of plastic bags used. The Morsbag initiative offers a free sewing pattern to get people started more...
Needle Felting in Sewing Projects: Add Embellishments to Needlework Using This Interesting Technique
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The technique of needle felting is used to add embellishments to many different sewing and needlecraft projects. The sharp barbed needle can be worked by hand or machine. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
According to USA.gov, the list of popular New Year's resolutions varies very little year by year. The same old favorites top the resolution charts every year. more...
Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Review of Book Exploring Traditional Textiles and Fiber Crafts
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Dreaming Patterns, Weaving Memories, published by Interweave Press, is a book that explores the hand woven textiles of the area. more...
Ideas for Gifts for Sewers: There Are Lots of Presents Suitable for People Interested in Sewing
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There are many ideas for gifts for people interested in sewing and needlecraft. From stocking fillers, through to special presents, we take a look at some ideas. more...
Katie Price - Crystal: Lastest Novel by UK Celebrity, Jordan Immediate Best Seller.
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
Crystal has sold more than the 2007 Man Booker Prize shortlist combined. This is a celebrity penned bestseller, however is it any good? more...
Sew Fragrant Tree Ornaments: Use Cookie Cutters as Templates to Make Festive Decoration From Felt
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Cookie cutters are available in a wide number of shapes and are ideal for use as sewing templates. Great festive ornaments and decorations are easy to sew. more...
Man Booker Prize: Profile of the Internationally Renowned Literary Award
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
The Man Booker Prize is one of the most significant literary awards available to authors from the British Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland. more...
The Cockney Sparrow: The Latest Historical Novel by Dilly Court
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
The Cockney Sparrow, by prolific UK novelist, Dilly Court will transport readers into the underworld of East End London at the turn of the Twentieth century. more...
Arthur Conan Doyle Life in Letters: Review of a New Book Giving an Insight into the Author´s Life.
Category: Biographies/Memoirs (general)
Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was a prolific letter writer. A number of his letters are published in this book giving an illuminating insight. more...
Audio Book Review On Chesil Beach: The Booker Prize Nominated Book By Ian McEwan
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
A review of the audio book version of On Chesil Beach. Read by the author, Ian McEwan, this is an interesting listen, the interview included is fascinating. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There are different types of felt available, each one having a different application. This is a great textile for crafts and sewing projects and is easy to sew. more...
Sewing Capes For Halloween.: How to Sew For Ghouls and Demons.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Using a few sewing skills and some imagination that great Halloween mainstay, the cape can be made. A cape is the 'must have' accessory for all ghouls and demons. more...
Making Pin Cushions: These Handy Sewing Accessories are Quick and Easy to Make
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Pin cushions are useful sewing accessories and are quick and easy to make. They are also great fun to adapt and decorate and bring a little kitsch to the work bench. more...
Buying Fabric on the Internet: Purchasing Material Online Opens Up a Whole New World of Opportunity
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Internet offers a shop window of the world's most interesting and exciting fabrics, as well as presenting great buying opportunities. more...
Cashmere, Alpaca, Camel and Llama: A Look at the Animals That Provide These Luxury Fibers
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Kashmir or Cashmere goat and the family of camelids including the Alpaca, Llama, Camel and Vicuna all produce luxury and highly prized fibers used in fabrics and yarn more...
Angora Goats and Angora Rabbits: Both Breeds Produce Fine Fibers Used in High Quality Textiles
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Angora Goat and the Angora Rabbit both produce high quality fibers used in a range of textiles including fabrics and yarns. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Sewing your own soft toys is a great way to make items for your baby. Using some of the free sewing tutorials available and organic materials lovely safe toys can be sewn more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Old t-shirts provide a useful source of fabric that can be used in a variety of sewing projects. With some creative thought unique and useful items can be made. more...
All About Yo-Yos or Suffolk Puffs: Learn How to Make and Use these Little Fabric Rosettes.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Yo-Yos, or Suffolk Puffs, are gathered circles of fabric which have a variety of uses. Use them in quilting projects or for decoration. We have instructions and ideas. more...
Back to School Sewing Projects: Use a Few Basic Skills and Free Sewing Patterns to Make Useful Items
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Back to School sewing projects can be quick and easy to sew. There are a variety of free sewing patterns and projects available to make bags, pencil cases and backpacks. more...
Sewing Projects For Children: Interesting Patterns and Activities for Kids to Sew During Holidays
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
If you are looking for some different activities to do with children during the holidays, how about looking at some sewing projects. There are many interesting projects. more...
Interweave Felt Magazine: A Special Issue Magazine Dedicated to Feltmaking is Published
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Interweave Publishing, who publish a range of craft related magazines and books, have recently published a special issue Felt magazine covering all aspects of the craft. more...
Fabric Dyeing Techniques: Hand Dyed Material is a Useful Addition to Many Sewing Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Dyeing fabric is a useful technique to know. Undyed fabrics can be dyed to a whole pallet of colors and dyed fabrics can be over dyed to give them a new lease of life. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
When planning to sell sewing and needlework, be it cross stitch pictures, embroidery, patchwork or quilts, a key aspect of ensuring successful sales is correct pricing. more...
Sewing Summer and Beach Wear: Sew Bikinis and Summer Tops from a Range of Free Sewing Patterns
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
With summer here, why not take a look at some of the great free sewing patterns available and make yourself some new items of beachwear including bikinis and summer tops. more...
Stupid Sock Creatures Book Review: Bringing Something a Little Different to Sewing
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
If you have ever wondered what to do with the odd socks collecting at the bottom of your laundry basket then this is the book for you! Turn socks into 'Stupid Creatures'. more...
Recycle and Repurpose Fabrics: Start a Fabric Stash of old, cast off Materials and Garments!
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Use old or cast off garments, textile remnants or pieces of upholstery fabric in your sewing to create original items. This is low cost and environmentally friendly. more...
Make a Crochet Silver Wire Ring: Use Different Techniques to Make Unique Items of Jewelry
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Use crochet to make a stunning ring from fine silver wire. A large cabochon stone is held in place in a crocheted wire setting which can be adapted in a variety of ways. more...
String Beads with a Bead Spinner: This Handy Tool is a Useful Addition to the Beaders Workbox.
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Stringing seed beads can be a long and frustrating task, however there is a simple tool available which can make this task quicker, easier and a lot less onerous! more...
Beading Videos on the Internet: Learn New Wire and Bead Jewelry Making Techniques
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
The internet offers an excellent resource for the Wire and Bead jewelry maker. Many different techniques are clearly demonstrated in a variety of free online videos. more...
Listen to Audio Books on Your PDA: Find MP3 Files on the Internet to Download to a Handheld Device
Category: PDAs
Modern PDA's offer the facility to play MP3 files, thus making them a good alternative to an MP3 player, as they play audio - but also offer so much more! more...
How to Get the Most from Your PDA: We Look at Some of the Exciting Functionality of Handheld Devices
Category: PDAs
Make the most of your PDA or handheld device. Combined with a large memory card your Palm or Pocket PC will access the internet, allow you to read ebooks, play MP3's etc more...
Read E-Books on a PDA with eReader: Reader Software for both Pocket PC and Palm Handheld Devices
Category: PDAs
eReader is a useful program for your PDA allowing a wide variety of e-books to be stored and read on your handheld device. Available for both Palm and Pocket PC PDA's. more...
Swarovski Website for Beaders: Design Tools and Help for Bead and Wire Jewelers
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
We take a look at the Swarovski website which is packed with lots of useful information for the bead worker, including a design tool to help design your own creations. more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Oxidizing silver turns the surface black. This is a useful technique to know and works well with silver wire jewelry, emphasizing the twists and turns of the wire. more...
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Interweave Press are supporting the release of new knitting books with some interesting initiatives as demonstrated by the launch of the new book, 'No Sheep for You'. more...
How to Use a Wire Jig.: This is a Beginners Guide to Using a Wire Jig to Shape and Form Wire
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
In this article we take a look at how to use your wire jig to make components for unique wire jewelry. By experimenting you'll soon be making beautiful shapes. more...
How to Make Daisy Wire Earrings: An Easy Project for Beginners Using a Jig
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
This project is great for beginners looking to use their wire jig for the first time. It introduces making basic shapes and are finished using very simple techniques. more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Findings are an essential part of all jewelry, and wire jewelry is no exception. Well chosen findings can make all the difference to an item of jewelry. more...
Introduction to Working with Wire: What are the Best Wires to use to make Wire Jewelry?
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
With little in the way of specialist equipment, lovely items of jewelry can be made from wire and beads. However, what is the best wire for beginners to use? more...
Knitting Groups on the Internet: A Look at Internet Groups and Forums Available for the Knitter.
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Internet groups and forums present a great way for knitters worldwide to get together and talk about all aspects of knitting. We look in more detail at what is available more...
Interchangeable Knitting Needles: How Interchangeable Knitting Needle Sytems Can Help The Knitter.
Category: Knitting & Crochet Products
A mix of different sized needle heads and cords offer a highly flexible and adaptable knitting needle range to knitters, giving many different configurations. more...
Category: British/UK Affairs (general)
Reports of a grossly overweight child again focuses attention on childhood obesity and what steps are in place to encourage healthy eating amongst Britain's young people more...
British Labour Party Faces Change.: Will Gordon Brown take over as leader of the party?
Category: British/UK Affairs (general)
As the end of the premiership of Tony Blair draws close, we look at the Chancellor, Gordon Brown and his quest for leadership. Is this the certainty it once appeared? more...
Knitted Breasts to Help New Mums!: UK Hospital has a Novel use of Knitting Plus Link to Free Pattern
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
A UK hospital is using hand knitted breasts to help teach young mums about breast feeding. This is an interesting way that knitters can knit for a good cause. more...
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Crochet and knit gifts this Easter! We look at combining making great Easter gifts with learning some new skills and techniques. more...
Public Domain, Fair Use and Copyright Free Ebook: Digital Comic Book From Duke Law School
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Free comic ebook by James Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins and Keith Aoki, presents some of the issues about public domain, fair use and free copyright in an easy to read format. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
A wide range of well known Marvel comics have been digitized and are available for viewing online. These include favorites such as Spider Man and the Incredible Hulk. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Visitors to London can learn about the top attractions via audio travel guides from Way2GoGuides. The guides offer a multimedia experience, bringing the attractions alive more...
Advantages of Free Children's Books Online: Benefits of Digital Libraries for Kids
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Free children's book are widely available online. Children can access books in many languages for free from home regardless of where they are in the world. more...
Link It! by Susan Thomas – Book Review: Rubber O-Ring Jewelry, A Contemporary Take on Chain Mail
Category: Craft Books
The innovative combination of rubber o-rings and traditional chain mail techniques offers jewelry makers a new and exciting way to create a wide range of jewelry items. more...
Loom Knitting Socks by Isela Phelps – Review: A No-Needle Approach to Sock Making for Loom Knitters
Category: Craft Books
Loom Knitting Socks by Isela Phelps introduces loom knitters to the wonderful world of sock knitting. Use a few techniques to turn a tube of knitting into exciting socks. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Children's Books Online offer an exciting range of antique illustrated children's story books online. These free children's story books are available online or as ebooks. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
If reading a Dan Brown bestseller, such as The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol or Angels and Demons, is too much of a time investment, how about listening to an audiobook. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Baroness Troutbeck, the most politically incorrect of characters visits a liberal US university. Murder follows, but is the book up to the standard of other Amiss novels? more...
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
The unabridged audiobook edition of ghostgirl by Tonya Hurley has been released. The audiobook is narrated by Parker Posey with an original music score by Vince Clarke more...
Travel E-Books: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Ebooks for Travellers
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Travel e-books have many real advantages and disadvantages. For many travelers, they are a great way to learn more about a country or city, others find them unattractive. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Self-help books from publisher HowTo, are available to read for free online. The range of titles includes books on writing, learning languages, personal development etc. more...
Category: Chidren's Audiobooks
AudibleKids is making a series of picture books available as audiobooks. The images are synchronized to the text meaning that children can view the original images. more...
Book Review of Spin Control by Amy King: Learn Spinning Techniques to Produce Great Looking Yarns
Category: Craft Books
Spin Control by Amy King will help spinners better understand yarns and their spinning wheels, to produce great looking yarns and take their spinning to the next level. more...
Audiobooks and Ebooks for Online Book clubs: Read or Listen to Nominated Books Quickly and Easily
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Online bookclubs such as the Jonathon Ross Twitter group make discussing books easier than ever before. Ebooks and audiobooks help people to access the nominated books. more...
Category: Non-Fiction Audiobooks
Men Who Stare at Goats, by Jon Ronson, is the first book to be discussed in Jonathon Ross's Twitter bookclub. The audiobook is expertly narrated by Sean Mangan more...
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
In the See Delphi and Die audiobook, Lindsey Davis and narrator Christian Rodska, take listeners on a journey to ancient Greece as Falco investigates two murders. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Magazines on Demand, an online digital newsagent, allows customers to download and view a wide range of digital magazines both on and off line. more...
Book and Beyond Enhanced E-books: Random House Initiative Offers Readers Additional Digital Content
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Book and Beyond offers readers a range of additional features. While this is common with DVDs, it is a new concept in e-book delivery and provides something new. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Read or listen to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald for free. The free audiobook and ebook editions of the story are available for download. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The Google Book Search service allows users to access and download a large number of free ebooks. These range from classic fiction through to long forgotten books. more...
Review of Echo Park by Michael Connelly: LAPD Detective Harry Bosch Returns in Fast Paced Thriller
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
Echo Park by bestselling author, Michael Connelly, sees the return of LAPD detective Harry Bosch as he investigates a crime that has remained close to his heart, more...
Screen Protectors for Ebook Readers: Protect Kindle and Sony Reader Screens With a Cover
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The LCD screens of ebook readers such as the Kindle or Sony Reader need a little extra care and attention to protect them from scratches and damage. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The Kindle 2 from Amazon is described as the next generation wireless reading device, however what does this new version offer readers? more...
Category: Kids Indoor Activities
Free online coloring pages are a great activity for kids. Color pages on the Internet to have all the fun of coloring pages but without using paper and learn new skills. more...
Category: Crafts (general)
There are many Valentine's Day craft ideas that are perfect for making handmade gifts for a loved one. Soaps, candles and pretty ornaments are all quick craft ideas. more...
Audiobook Review of Cross Country: Latest Bestseller by James Patterson Featuring Alex Cross
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
Cross Country finds detective Alex Cross encounters the worst murder scene he has faced in his life and chases the killers to Africa in an exciting if implausible listen. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
People looking for something a little different from their love stories will find mystery and thrillers as well as humor and memoirs in this selection of audiobooks. more...
Category: Kids Crafts (general)
Get children involved in Valentine's Day with these ideas for kids crafts. Children can make handmade Valentine's Day cards and other gifts. more...
Category: Kids Paper Crafts
Free clip art has lots of uses in kid's crafts. Children can use free clip art can be used to make handmade cards, create ornaments and other decorations. more...
Category: Knitting Yarns & Machines
Knitting with luxury yarns can be expensive. Here are some useful knitting tips and ideas, however, to help make the most of these lovely exotic and unusual yarns. more...
Category: Craft Books
Crochet That Fits by Mary Jane Hall offers crocheters of all levels a range of projects for garments and accessories, shaped using her Graduated Stitch Method of shaping. more...
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Knitters who enjoy working with hand dyed and hand spun yarns will appreciate these gift ideas for items that will help them work with these special and unique yarns more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
David Baldacci reunites the Camel Club in his latest bestseller, Divine Justice. How does reader Ron McLarty translate this fast moving thriller to the audiobook format? more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Cross by James Patterson is a fast moving thriller which is narrated by Peter J Fernandez and Jay O Sanders. The excellent reading adds to the enjoyment of this audiobook more...
How to Find Quality Information: The Importance of Reliable Web Research - Using the Internet Wisely
Category: Internet (general)
The Internet is a rich source of information, from professionally produced research documents to personal tidbits and anecdotes. How can users find quality information? more...
How to Save Money at Christmas: A Few Seasonal Tips to Help Reduce the Cost of Festive Celebrations
Category: Home Management (general)
Christmas needn't be an expensive time of year. With a little creative thought, many ways can be found to save money and have a great celebration! more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
This is a review of The Gate House unabridged audiobook by Nelson DeMille and read by Christian Rummel. This is a sequel to the earlier bestseller, The Gold Coast. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
This is a review of the abridged audiobook version of The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly and narrated by Peter Giles. This fast moving audiobook is skillfully narrated more...
Sherlock Holmes Audiobooks: Recordings of the Arthur Conan Doyle Stories Remain Popular Today
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The Sherlock Holmes stories remain popular today. Audiobooks present an ideal way to experience Arthur Conan Doyle's writing and there is an exciting range available. more...
Category: Computer Software (general)
In this digital age, a computer is so much more than a box of data. A computer often holds precious and treasured memories that ought to be backed up securely. more...
Knitting or Crochet Hen Night: Celebrate a Wedding With a Party for Knitters and Non-Knitters Alike
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Knitters looking for a hen night with a difference might like to consider a night of knitting and crochet with the girls! This is a great way to have fun and be creative. more...
Halloween Audiobooks for Children: Great Listens for Youngsters of All Ages
Category: Chidren's Audiobooks
There are some great Halloween audiobooks available for young listeners. These include short listens for very young children through to more challenging books. more...
Add Surface Decoration to Felt: Decorate Wool Fabrics Before Felting, Simple Feltmaking Technique
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Felting is a great way to recycle and repurpose woolen fabrics. Items that are going to be felted can be decorated with wool embroidery, scraps of fabric and much more! more...
Free Antique and Vintage Books: Many Old Works are Digitized and Available as Ebooks
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Many out of print and out of copyright books are available in PDF format on the Internet for download. These free ebooks offer a fascinating insight into a bygone world. more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Knitters can enjoy listening to books about knitting without having to worry about turning pages and dropping stitches. There are many different titles to listen to. more...
What Are E-Books and How Are They Read?: Electronic and Digital Books Are Increasing in Popularity
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
E-books are playing an increasingly important part in the book world. Recent development in e-book readers such as the Amazon Kindle are raising awareness of this format. more...
Full Cast Performance Audiobooks: Multi Voiced Recordings are an Interesting Alternative
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Many audiobooks contain recordings of dramatizations of stories. This exciting format is well suited to people who struggle with single voice recordings of audiobooks. more...
Why Won't it Felt! Felting Problems: Challenges of Recycling and Repurposing Wool Yarns and Fabrics
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Recycling, repurposing and revamping crafts are very 'in' at the moment and one of the most popular trends is felting old wool sweaters and blankets to make accessories. more...
Abridged or Unabridged Audiobooks?: The Importance of Abridging Spoken Word Books
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Audiobooks are often available in both abridged and unabridged versions. What does abridging mean and how does it effect the plot of an audiobook? more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The digital audio revolution is changing the way that travel information is accessed. Simply download an audio guide onto an mp3 player and listen to detailed information more...
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Listening to audiobooks with children is very rewarding and is a great opportunity to share a common experience. Finding the right book is part of the key to success. more...
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
If you are interested in a detective audiobook with a difference then how about taking a look at the latest In the Marcus Didius Falco series by Lindsey Davis. more...
Tips for Small Business Success: Setting Up an E-Commerce Website to Sell Internationally
Category: E-Commerce (general)
Setting up an e-commerce website to reach international customers has never been easier. Even so, there are a few key tips that will help small businesses achieve success more...
Category: E-Commerce (general)
In addition to being a great sales opportunity, eBay also offers small companies a great free market research tool that can help build a successful e-commerce business. more...
Audiobook Review of The Art of Detection: Laurie R King Brings Kate Marinelli in this Murder Mystery
Category: Fiction Audiobooks
The Art of Detection, by bestselling author Laurie R King, is a great listen. The audiobook is read by two skilled narrators who bring the book to life. more...
Six Audiobook Myths Debunked: Reasons to Take Another Look at Audiobooks
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
If the term 'audiobook' conjures up memories of unreliable and expensive tapes or poorly read stories, now is the time to take another look (or listen!) more...
Audiobooks For Mother's Day: Ideas and Tips for Giving Audiobooks as a Gift
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Audiobooks make a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day. Digital downloads and electronic gift certificates also means that audiobooks are ideal for last minute purchases. more...
The Audiobook Market: How Digital Downloads are Changing the Way Books Are Listened To.
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
The audiobook market is changing. The availability of digital downloads is altering the way that audio editions are being purchased and how they are listened to. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Baby diapers are easy to sew, and there is a wealth of information available on the Internet to help. This is also a great way to customize diapers and soakers. more...
A Profile of Audible.com: The Large Retailer of Fiction and Non Fiction Audio Books
Category: Audiobooks/Ebooks (general)
Audible are a major retailer of audio books and the range of books includes the latest bestsellers through to the classics. This profile looks at Audible in more detail more...
Quick Earth Day Craft and Sewing Projects: Cheap and Free Green Sewing Ideas to Help the Environment
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Use your sewing skills to make a difference this Earth Day. Make some simple Earth Day sewing resolutions and help the environment with your craft. more...
Beginner Cross-Stitch Projects: Pick the Perfect Kits to Learn Stitching Techniques and Have Fun
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Picking the right project is important when starting to learn about cross stitch. The perfect project will teach new techniques and provide a foundation on which to build more...
Stitch Graffiti Book Review: Unexpected Cross Stitch by Heather Holland-Daly of Monsterbubbles
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Heather Holland-Daly, owner of the cross stitch design company Monsterbubbles, has written a book which takes an unusual approach to cross stitch and stitching projects. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Egg cozies are a versatile item, and not just for Easter! They are great for beginner sewers, excellent projects for youngsters and highly desirable objects to sell. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
With sewing and needlecraft books available about everything from quilting and patchwork through to garment design and tailoring, how do you pick the right one? more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
49 Sensational Skirts by "Skirtgirl" Alison Willoughby offers readers the opportunity to make unique pieces of wearable art in Alison's innovative and unique style. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There is nothing quite like seeing photographs of your cross stitch in print; however, how do you go about sending or submitting images of your work to magazines? more...
Interview with Horst Couture: A Fascinating Insight into the World of Couture Clothing Design
Category: International Fashion Designers
Horst Couture creates a collection of felt clothes. Using special techniques, Horst creates fabulous wearable art from one-of-a-kind gowns to an off-the-shelf collection more...
Setting Book Club Questions: Preparing Interesting Discussion Material For Readers is Essential.
Category: Book Clubs
An important part of running a book club is setting interesting and relevant questions. Good questions and discussion material will help ensure interesting meetings. more...
Setting Up a Book Club: Good Planning Will Ensure the Launch of a Successful Readers Group
Category: Book Clubs
Joining a book club can be a rewarding experience however if there are not any suitable clubs locally, setting up a club is an exciting option and relatively easy to do more...
Sew Valentine's Day Cards: Adapt Free Sewing Patterns and Add Romantic Style to Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Use your sewing skills to make lovely Valentine's Day cards this year. Many free sewing and needlework projects can be adapted and turned into great handmade cards . more...
How to Needle Felt: Use a Dry Felting Technique to Add Embellishments to Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Using a felting needle is great way to add embellishments to sewing project. While it is a simple technique, a few key tips will help produce perfect results every time. more...
Sew Baby Shoes and Slippers: Use Free Online Sewing Patterns to Make Baby Booties
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
If you have never used a free online sewing pattern why not give it a go! Easy booties and slippers are quick and easy to make and make wonderful gifts for new babies. more...
Quick Last Minute Gifts For Sewers: Sewing and Needlework Present Ideas for Christmas and Birthdays
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Electronic gift certificates are an ideal last minute present for people interested in sewing and needlecrafts. Books, magazines and supplies can all be bought online. more...
I Can Make You Thin - Paul McKenna: Review of the Best Selling Book By UK´s Leading Self Help Author
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
Paul McKenna has published a successful series of self help books. We take a look at Í Can Make You Thin´to see whether the hype surrounding the books is justified. more...
Freestanding Machine Embroidery: These Popular Designs Offer Creative Opportunities to Embroiderers
Category: Embroidery
Freestanding machine embroidery designs have been cleverly created to give lacy open work patterns that do not require fabric and can be used in a variety of ways. more...
Machine Embroidery Book Review: Wild and Wacky - 'Stitch on Any and Every Surface'
Category: Embroidery
This book is targeted at machine embroiderers who have embroidered about every surface they can think of and are wondering 'what next'? more...
Sewing Machines for Children: An Important Part of Teaching Children to Sew and Learn Needlecraft.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
At some stage, when teaching children to sew, they are likely to want to use a sewing machine. It is useful to familiarize youngsters with sewing machines early on. more...
Dilly Court: In Her Own Words: UK Historical Novelist Talks About her Novels and Inspiration
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court talks about her inspiration and novels. Set in Victorian East End London, Dilly's novels paint a rich picture of life during this era more...
Interview With Dilly Court: The Historical Novelist Talks To Us About Her Books and Inspiration
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
UK historical novelist, Dilly Court, writes books based in Victorian East End London. In this interview she talks to us about her writing, inspiration and future plans. more...
Two Useful Hand Sewing Stitches: Running Stitch and Backstitch are Handy Stitches to Know
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Running stitch and backstitch are useful stitches to know and can be used in a variety of ways. Both stitches are useful for making surface decoration and small projects more...
Learning to Weave: A Review of This Popular Guide to the Craft of Handweaving
Category: Weaving & Rug Making
Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler is an ideal book for beginner weavers or for people seeking to learn more about this traditional craft. more...
Review of Best of Vogue Knitting: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques and Expert Advice
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Best of Vogue Knitting is an absolute delight for knitters everywhere. It is packed full of useful articles, techniques and expert advice by knitting luminaries. more...
Sewing Products For Children: Activities and Kits are Available to Teach Children How to Sew
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There are a range of products available which teach children the fundamentals of sewing and needlework. One of the key brands available is Alex Toys who make many kits. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Buttons made from a 100% renewable resource not only are kind to the environment, but they also look great. There is a wide range of buttons available including tagua. more...
Wild Things! Software Review: A Free Sewing Pattern Software Package Provides a Range of Projects
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Wild Things! by Wild Ginger is a free software package that allows the user to create patterns for range of items from hats to bags in a variety of sizes. more...
Fiber Producing Animals: Fiber From Goats, Rabbits and Other Animals is Used to Make Fabric
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Fiber from many other animals other than sheep is used to manufacture fabrics. Fiber from Angora rabbits, goats, Alpaca and even camel feature in many different fabrics. more...
Recycle and Repurpose Old Jeans: Using Free Online Sewing Projects Sew Denim Skirts and Organizers
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
With the help of many free online sewing and needlework projects, recycle and repurpose old denim jeans to give them a new lease of life. Sew bags, skirts and organizers more...
Recycle Old T Shirts into Quilts: Bring a Unique Touch to Quilting and Sewing Projects.
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Making a quilt of t-shirts is a great way to gather memories together whilst making a useful household accessory. T-shirt quilts are easy to create and make great gifts. more...
Using the Clover Yo-Yo Maker: This New Template Helps Make Perfect Little Fabric Disks
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
The Clover Yo-Yo Maker allows for perfectly formed yo-yos to be made every time. The templates are available in many shapes and sizes. We look at how the maker works. more...
Electric Ice Cream Making Machines: Make Your Own Frozen Deserts with this Useful Kitchen Appliance
Category: Frozen Desserts
Ice cream making machines create frozen deserts such as ice cream and iced yogurt using a range of ingredients. Create real home made ice cream at the touch of a button. more...
Designing Your Own Beaded Jewelry: Choosing Correct Beads is an Essential Part of the Design Process
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
An important part of designing your own jewelry is picking beads which complement the design. A few simple rules can help insure that you pick the right beads every time more...
Free Online Sewing Patterns: A Wide Range of Projects to Sew is Available on the Internet
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
There are many of free sewing and needlework patterns available on the internet. These include dressmaking and accessories patterns, and a wide range of other projects. more...
Crocs Shoes: A Footwear Success Story
Category: Women's Shoes
You have probably seen Crocs, these brightly colored shoes which have been gaining in international popularity. What is it that makes fans rave and detractors groan? more...
How to Use a Peg Loom: Weaving with a Peg Loom is a great way to use spare Fabric and Yarns
Category: Weaving & Rug Making
Weaving on a Peg Loom is a handy way to use up odds and ends of fabric, yarns and even fleece. Peg Looms are easy to use and give a good introduction to Weaving. more...
Buttons for Sewing and Needlework: Well Chosen Buttons Bring Additional Style to your Sewing Project
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Buttons needn't just be a functional item to fasten garments, with the wide range of modern and handmade buttons available, they can be used as decoration and adornment. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
If you are fortunate enough to come across an old or used sari in your travels, snap it up quick as these beautiful items offer great opportunities to the creative sewer. more...
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Add applique to your sewing and crafts to bring additional decoration, or apply to garments and accessories to customize or give a unique touch to your work. more...
Wire Crochet and Spool Knitting: Use Unusual Techniques to Bring Something Different to your Jewelry
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Explore new and different techniques to your jewelry making. Traditional textile techniques lend themselves to wire work and create a whole new range of opportunities. more...
How to Market Your Jewelry: Use Well Written Literature to Help Sell your Wire and Bead Jewelry
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Good quality and well written literature is important when selling your handmade wire and bead jewelry. Make sure you give your customers the information they require. more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Bead soup is a useful for beaders looking to create their own unique one of a kind pieces of bead jewelry. What is bead soup and how is it used? more...
Make a Feature of Long Ear Wires: Experiment making Wire and Bead Earrings using Different Findings
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Using slightly different or unusual ear wires, can make a huge difference to a pair of earrings. Very long wires can bring some dramatic style to your designs. more...
Category: PDAs
A wireless keyboard is an extremely useful accessory for your PDA. Forget the frustrations of on-screen data entry and start to enter text quickly and easily. more...
Category: PDAs
If the thought of reading a book on a PDA conjures up images of squinting at a small screen displaying tiny barely legible text, it's time to take another look. more...
Beautiful Bali Silver Beads: These Lovely Beads are a Great Option for Creative Bead Jewelers
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Bali Beads can be used with great effect when designing bead and wire jewelry, allowing beautiful items of jewelry to be made without the need of specialist techniques. more...
Hand Dye Yarn Using Easter Egg Dye: Create Hand Painted Yarns in Your Kitchen Using Normal Food Dyes
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Use up any left over Egg Dye to hand dye your wool yarn and produce great new colors. Use different techniques to create wonderful effects. Quick, safe and cheap to use. more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
By using components found in vintage, antique or old and discarded jewelry, you can bring a unique element to your designs with a bit of creativity and imagination. more...
Spring in Southern Spain: Picking Wild Asparagus is a Great Way to Experience the Countryside.
Category: Spain Travel
If you are looking for something a little different to do when in southern Spain, take a trip into the countryside and join in the local pastime of picking wild asparagus more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
A wire jig is a useful tool for the wire jewelry artist. In this article we take an introductory look at wire jigs and how they can help make items of wire jewelry. more...
Tools for Making Wire Jewelry: Only a few key tools are required to make lovely Wire Jewelry.
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
You don't need lots of specialist equipment to make Wire Jewelry. In this article we look at Pliers and Wire Cutters, two extremely useful tools to start you on your way. more...
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Sterling and silver wire is simple to work with and is the perfect way to create lovely and unique items of jewelry. Silver wire for making jewelry is widely available. more...
How to Use Precious Metal Clay: Make Unique and Wonderful Items of Jewelry with Silver PMC
Category: Beadwork/Jewelry Making
Precious metal clay, or PMC (also known as silver clay) is simple to use at home using minimal special equipment and brings an extra dimension to your jewelry making. more...
Knitting Needle Conversions: Different Needle Sizing Conventions Explained and Explored.
Category: Knitting Patterns & Techniques
How to make sense of Knitting Needle sizes on international and vintage patterns, including link to free vintage patterns at the UK Victoria and Albert Museum. more...
New Ideas for Machine Knitting: Use to Knit Fabric for Felting or to Speed Up Projects for Knitters
Category: Knitting Yarns & Machines
It is time to take another look at machine knitting and how it can bring something different to the craft of knitting and benefit the contemporary knitter. more...
Knit for Good Causes and Charities: The Warm Up America Foundation Welcomes Support from Knitters
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Many charities and good causes welcome support from knitters and crocheters. One of the largest is the 'Warm Up America!' Foundation. We take a more detailed look. more...
Prince Harry to Serve in Iraq: For the first time in 25 years a British Prince to see active duty.
Category: British Royal Family
It has been announced that Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, will be posted to southern Iraq later this year. more...
Free Knitting Patterns on the Web!: Where to find Free Patterns - both Contemporary and Antique
Category: Knitting Patterns & Techniques
The internet presents a wealth of opportunity for knitters. There a rich source of modern patterns freely available, antique and vintage patterns can also be found. more...
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