Tatting as we know it evolved from knotting techniques dating back thousands of years. The Pilgrims brought the craft to America and today this beautiful and delicate form of lacework is more popular than ever. This guide to tatting by a veteran needlecrafter provides explicit, clearly written instructions and over ...

The title says it all... A humorous look at what a rat invasion did to my wife and how she dealt with it. [Article 2749 words – 5 pages]

Fold advanced origami projects with this beautiful origami book. From the Origamido Studio, world-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander introduce a unique collection of origami paper craft projects. Origami Art features folding instructions for complex 3D origami models. These featured...

This reader-friendly guide allows artists and would-be artists at all levels of achievement to experience the satisfaction of drawing with pen and ink techniques. Richly illustrated and containing dozens of simple exercises, it covers everything from the basic tools and materials to the production of advanced effect...

Imagine being born in captivity with a crippling disability. Your life is in the hands of alien creatures that provide sustenance and affection. How much does your happiness mean? Despite the title of this story, it is an incredibly sad tale. You are advised to grab a box of tissues before you start reading. Plea...

Free quilt pattern for the book cover of Lulu. Open on a computer or laptop in an "Online Reading" format so you can print a copy.

Few objects evoke the spirit of Christmas and a holiday atmosphere more effectively than light and airy snowflakes. Now, with this unusually extensive and comprehensive collection of patterns, crocheters can add exquisitely shaped "snow gems" to their treasure chest of festive ornaments. Delicate snowflake patterns,...

This scrupulously researched, meticulously rendered collection spotlights multiple generations of a family for each decade of the twentieth century. Apparel includes everything from ankle-length tennis outfits and men's formal wear of the 1910s to military outfits from both World Wars, high-fashion suits and dresses...

Hang them on Christmas tree branches or evergreen boughs during the holiday season. Use them to dress up holiday packages or a holiday table centerpiece. Or frame these exquisite works of art and give them to friends and family as gifts at any season of the year. This excellent guide shows you how to tat 40 distinct...

This is a short, non-fiction, travel account of my recent visit to New York City in March 2013. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this wonderful city and found it easy to get around. I include comments and suggestions for great places to eat and which iconic buildings appealed to me. How to tip and when to tip are also ...

Learn how to make a fun fall melt and pour soap recipe starring pure maple syrupーa healthy addition!

Collected articles from theweeklygardener.com - January through June 2012. For current articles visit The Weekly Gardener blog

Activism in Art is a group on the website for art collectors and artists fineartamerica.com, and also a rather fertile topic, especially now that the economic crisis leads artists (and people in general) to review their beliefs, their principles, their role in society, and, in brief, what really matters in life. Thi...

Art History: The Key Concepts is a systematic, reliable and accessible reference guide to the disciplines of art history and visual culture. Containing entries on over 200 terms integral to the historical and theoretical study of art, design and culture in general, it is an indispensable source of knowledge for all ...

Free quilt pattern for the cover of Forest Fairies, Book #1 of Mikal's Web Trilogy. Pieced and Appliqued wall quilt. Approximately 24" x 30". View on your computer or laptop to print out the pattern for your own, non-commercial use.

Collected articles from theweeklygardener.com - July through December 2012. For current articles visit The Weekly Gardener blog