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About the history of knitting

Knitting is a very ancient type of craft, and it counts in his history hundreds, and perhaps thousands of years. Knitting is essentially one of the most interesting and favorite activities of the female sex at the moment, although its roots go deep into antiquity. Knitwear (socks and scarves, jackets […]

Handmade soap

Nowadays, people are very eager to buy products that are handmade by masters and craftsmen themselves. Handmade soap is not such a new idea, but nevertheless it continues to be in demand and the demand for these products is increasing. This kind of earnings can be both basic and a […]

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking with their own hands is not a new trend handmade. Decorating family scrapbooks, notebooks, as well as the creation of unique greeting cards people began to engage in the 19th century, when the paper has become available to everyone. To us, this art has come from the West, and […]

Patchwork

Perhaps patchwork is one of the most labor-intensive areas of handicraft. This practice requires great skill, creative flair, as well as a huge amount of patience. The very patchwork is a special kind of needlework, which is also called “patchwork”, which is how the word is translated, which is called […]

Macrame

Macrame lace is a special handmade technique, which is a knotty weaving. Twine, decorative cords, fishing line, etc. are used for work. Handmade items made in the macrame style are highly decorative and graceful. They are valued all over the world and used for adornment of clothing or home decor […]

How to choose knitting needles

To knit beautiful things, it is very important to choose the right needles because it affects the appearance of the product and the suitability of the knitted item to the desired size. The knitting needles differ in shape, size and the material from which they are made. Knitting needles can […]

Decoupage

The technique of decoupage with your own hands (tissue painting) is a special kind of handmade, which is used to decorate various surfaces. By using this technique you can decorate any thing, making it unrecognizable in comparison with its previous kind, making it unique and even giving it soul. History […]