The designer offers this as both a classic filet crochet graph chart and also as a symbol chart. And as the designer reminds us on Ravelry, “remember you could also use the graph/ chart for tapestry crochet, beaded crochet, tunisian filet crochet, embroidery even knitting!” Designers who work in filet crochet often have more than one pattern in the style so if you find it easy to work from a particular pattern then make sure to check if that designer offers others, too, and this designer is definitely a good choice....

Moonstone jewelry usually takes the form of earrings and necklaces since they’re less likely to receive hard blows than rings. Since moonstone has been becoming more popular, some designers are creating moonstone engagement rings. If you opt for a moonstone engagement ring or ring you’ll be wearing often, be sure the stone is sufficiently protected. You’ll want the stone set deep into the setting with a diamond (or another jewel) halo protecting the outside edge....

One of such tiny details is the clock icon in iPhone. Most of us take it just as an icon. Most of us would not even notice the time shown by the clock graphic painted on the icon. But if you do notice, you will realize that this clock icon is actually a functional clock! The icon will always show you the current time. If you look at it long enough, you will even see the seconds hand of the clock moving....

In most of these projects, Legos are organized by color but you can really organize them whichever way works best for you. There are also some ideas on how to store the Legos by block type, how to keep the instruction manuals all in one place, and even how to turn your Lego storage into a piece of functional art. Lego Storage Baskets from Amber Tysl Lego Storage Table from Repurpose and Upcycle Lego Kit Organization from The Homes I Have Made There’s also a great idea for creating build buckets so the kids can keep their current project all in one place....

It also helps to choose a prototype or theme and stick to it. There are many great models available to tempt you, but it’s easier to control your budget if you stick to a particular time period. You can still find DIY kits for buildings, freight cars, even locomotives. Just like the ready-made models, a high-end kit can still carry a high price tag. But these craftsman kits provide hours of enjoyment....

The other day I was working with a document that had a long table with over 200 rows. I wanted to add a column to the left of this table and insert serial numbers of rows. There is a way to fill a column with sequential numbers in MS Excel, but there is no similar way available for MS-Word tables. So, I lazily began to enter serial numbers one by one manually but then I thought there must be a way to do this tiny task in a more efficient manner....

Nature-Inspired Still Life from May Gibbs Close-Up Flowers a la Georgia O’Keeffe from Art Lessons for Kids Forest at Sunset from Hildur.K.O. Cubist Portrait in the Style of Picasso from Art Projects for Kids Pro Tip: Place a fruit bowl in an area with a defined light source, like next to a sunny window, and draw from observation for the most convincing still life drawings. Simple Fruit Still Life from Homestethics Desert Still Life from Brava Art Press Cloudy Sky from Hildur....

We recently published a tutorial on VLOOKUP, another Excel feature that can help you in data analysis. Like any other good spreadsheet software, Microsoft Excel also provides pivot table feature and it is very easy to use. All you need to do is to understand the concept of a pivot table. In this tutorial, we will explain how to use pivot table with the help of examples. You can download the sample Excel datasheet so that you can easily try the pivot table examples given below....

First, why not start off by exploring these worksheets that are all about the world of Theodor Seuss Geisel himself? While most of these activities are listed by book, these printables feature a variety of Seuss characters: Dr. Seuss Character Picture and Name Matching Game Draw a Yill-iga-yakk Dr. Seuss Who’s Whoses Hatful of Seuss Hat Matching Game Rhyming Fun Worksheet A Word (or Two) About Seuss Dr. Seuss Characters Word Search...

Make your own hexagon floss minder with these easy and quick directions to bring more organization to your embroidery projects. It’s so easy for those pieces of floss to turn into a knotted mess, either as you’re working or when you are finished and the excess gets set aside. Not to mention it can be difficult to make sure you know what color numbers the pieces are. A floss minder or organizer is a great way to help tame the tangles!...

What You Need ScissorsDoll-stringing elasticHemostats (optional)Doll-stringing hook (optional) How to Restring

Succulent Shadow Box from Pretty Providence Color Block Heart Shadow Box from Crafts by Courtney Ampersand Shadow Box from Julie Measures Rainbow Thread Shadow Box from Craftily My Love Floral Shadow Box from A Beautiful Mess Summer Shadow Box from Casa Moncada Rosette Shadow Box from Crafts Unleashed Initial Shadow Box from Ideas for the Home by Kenarry Map Shadow Box from Making Manzanita Ocean Shadow Box from Southern Couture Collage Shadow Box from A Beautiful Mess Paper Flower Shadow Box from Creative Ramblings Nursery Shadow Box from Mama Say What Light-Up Holiday Shadow Box from The Latina Next Door Memory Shadow Box from Emily Henderson

Dining chairs made for use at the heads of tables do have arms, and many antique dining suites were sold with both armed and unarmed versions in the same basic style. Keeping this in mind, examples of dining chairs with arms are being lumped into the side chair category here since they are indeed related. Also remember that in addition to all-wood versions, side chairs can have finished seats that may be upholstered or caned....

We researched the top bead looms, evaluating factors like durability, portability, adjustability, and price. Our top choice was the Wandering Bull Ojibwa Bead Loom, for its lightweight quality and adjustable frame. Here are the best bead looms: While you’ll need to assemble this wooden loom, the process doesn’t involve anything harder than screwing in S-hooks. Wandering Bull is a Native-American-owned family business based in New Hampshire that started in 1969....

‘Doodling’ and ‘Zentangling’ – What’s the Difference? The classic definition of a doodle (certainly the kind that people like to interpret) is a drawing done without full attention, while the person is otherwise occupied. Often the detached and relaxed frame of mind that accompanies doodling is will be sustained for long periods, with doodles many times becoming involved in artworks. Free use of mark-making, with simple, repetitive pattern is common. Artists will shift attention and become focused on their work, creating intricate patterns....

Sometimes when you look for Turkish crochet patterns, you will come across crochet patterns worked in regular yarn. Usually, these are some type of “Turkish crochet stitch” such as the Turkish Star Stitch or Turkish Ripple Stitch. These crochet stitch patterns aren’t the same as oya crochet but can also be fun to learn. The Turkish Delight Cuff is a crochet cuff bracelet pattern, rich in photo instructions, that uses basic crochet stitches adorned with beads....

The United States began issuing Small Cents in 1857 for two reasons: first, the cost of making the larger size Half-Cent and Large Cent had risen to the point where making the coins cost more than they were worth. Second, Small Cents were meant to encourage citizens to move away from using Spanish and English coinage and begin using U.S.-issued decimal coinage. Historic Coins Although today’s pennies are technically Small Cents, someone who refers to Small Cents likely means coins that were issued when the coins were first introduced....