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A Brief History of Macrame
Delve into the fascinating history of macrame, from its ancient origins to its modern resurgence. Learn about its evolution, techniques, and cultural significance in this beginner's guide
A Brief History of Macrame
Delve into the fascinating history of macrame, from its ancient origins to its modern resurgence. Learn about its evolution, techniques, and cultural significance in this beginner's guide

Hand-woven vs. Pre-Woven Cane - Which is it?
Planning to fix a woven cane seat? Before you begin, figure out if it's hand-woven or pre-woven. If you're new to this, pre-woven would be easier. Hand-weaving is a bit...
Hand-woven vs. Pre-Woven Cane - Which is it?
Planning to fix a woven cane seat? Before you begin, figure out if it's hand-woven or pre-woven. If you're new to this, pre-woven would be easier. Hand-weaving is a bit...

Why Creative Hobbies are Good for Mental Health
Creative hobbies can have a profound positive impact on our mental health. Don't hesitate to indulge in a hobby that nourishes your soul and boosts your mental well-being.
Why Creative Hobbies are Good for Mental Health
Creative hobbies can have a profound positive impact on our mental health. Don't hesitate to indulge in a hobby that nourishes your soul and boosts your mental well-being.

A Brief History of Gold Leaf Gilding
Unveil the captivating saga of gold leaf gilding, where ancient civilizations first transformed delicate gold sheets into radiant artistry. From glistening tombs in Egypt to shimmering Renaissance masterpieces, explore how...
A Brief History of Gold Leaf Gilding
Unveil the captivating saga of gold leaf gilding, where ancient civilizations first transformed delicate gold sheets into radiant artistry. From glistening tombs in Egypt to shimmering Renaissance masterpieces, explore how...

The Artistry of Adult Colouring Books
Adult colouring books have swiftly gained popularity as a creative and therapeutic outlet, offering a simple yet captivating way to relax, reduce stress, and unleash one's imagination.
The Artistry of Adult Colouring Books
Adult colouring books have swiftly gained popularity as a creative and therapeutic outlet, offering a simple yet captivating way to relax, reduce stress, and unleash one's imagination.

An Ode to Tie-Dyeing
In a world filled with monotonous colors, where conformity reigns supreme, a rebellious art form emerges, exploding with vibrant hues and untamed creativity. Behold the magical realm of tie-dyeing, where...
An Ode to Tie-Dyeing
In a world filled with monotonous colors, where conformity reigns supreme, a rebellious art form emerges, exploding with vibrant hues and untamed creativity. Behold the magical realm of tie-dyeing, where...

The Repair Shop: Reviving the Art of Repairing
In an era of disposable consumer goods and quick replacements, the television show "The Repair Shop" has emerged as a catalyst for a resurgence in repairing household items. This heartwarming...
The Repair Shop: Reviving the Art of Repairing
In an era of disposable consumer goods and quick replacements, the television show "The Repair Shop" has emerged as a catalyst for a resurgence in repairing household items. This heartwarming...

The joy of knitting for a newborn
Welcoming a newborn baby into the world is a momentous occasion filled with excitement and joy. The art of knitting not only offers a loving, creative outlet but also provides...
The joy of knitting for a newborn
Welcoming a newborn baby into the world is a momentous occasion filled with excitement and joy. The art of knitting not only offers a loving, creative outlet but also provides...

Embrace buying local - Supporting your communities
In a world driven by globalisation and online shopping, it's easy to overlook the importance of supporting local retail businesses. While buying cheaper items from overseas might seem like an...
Embrace buying local - Supporting your communities
In a world driven by globalisation and online shopping, it's easy to overlook the importance of supporting local retail businesses. While buying cheaper items from overseas might seem like an...
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Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks
Antonia MarinoA great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...
Upholstery Tip #23: Stagger Your Tacks
Antonia MarinoA great upholstery tip comes when attaching tacks to your jute webbing. By following these steps, your upholstery work will look professional and stand the test of time. Strong tacks,...
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Upholstery Tip #22: Fold the Ends of Your Webbing
Antonia MarinoLearn about a tiny but very important detail when it comes to folding ends of your webbing — which will immensely improve the standard of your upholstery job. Follow these...
Upholstery Tip #22: Fold the Ends of Your Webbing
Antonia MarinoLearn about a tiny but very important detail when it comes to folding ends of your webbing — which will immensely improve the standard of your upholstery job. Follow these...
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Upholstery Tip #21: Don't precut your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen working with upholstery webbing, avoid pre-cutting it into equal lengths. This approach is actually unnecessary, time-consuming and wasteful. Upholsterers have a far more efficient method that speeds up the process and...
Upholstery Tip #21: Don't precut your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen working with upholstery webbing, avoid pre-cutting it into equal lengths. This approach is actually unnecessary, time-consuming and wasteful. Upholsterers have a far more efficient method that speeds up the process and...