Covering up a hole or stain with an embroidered patch is one way to fix the damage, but you’ll find that you can also use the embroidery itself to repair. And just as no two holes are the same, the solutions will differ as well. Look through this list of ideas and techniques to find your next visible mending method! How to Repair With Stitching from Sew Mama Sew Decorations, Not Holes from Pantsville Press Mending Moth Holes With Moths from Nini Makes Visible Mending from Yarndance Embellish Your Clothes With Embroidery from Jenny Blair For more stain-covering inspiration, check out this floral skirt stitched by Two Butterflies....

Similar questions keep on coming to me regularly. The other day Rick from Australia wanted to know how to better manage his blog while he does a full time day job. I told Nadeem that for blogging like a professional it is better to be a full-time blogger. Professional blogger is not just a fancy term that people like to attach with their names. It is actually a serious business -it is a business from which you earn your bread and butter....

Before we begin, it is important to inform you that this action will leave your computer accessible to anybody. So, you should go ahead only if you’re sure that nobody can physically access your computer except you. Removal of password screen may prove to be useful in case the computer is locked in a room where no one goes in your absence. Home computer and computer in a lockable office cabin could be good candidates for removal of password....

While it is rare to win Clock Solitaire, the game is still loads of fun. What makes it so hard to win is that it is a card game that is entirely driven by luck. Clock Solitaire is also known as Four of a Kind, Hidden Cards, Sun Dial, and Travelers. How to Play Clock Solitaire Players: Requires only one playerDeck: Standard 52-card deckGoal: Complete all other four-of-a-kind sets before the fourth king is revealed....

But you’ve sent it! And now you must be wondering whether you can pull your email back that you just sent from your Gmail account? Gmail is perhaps the most widely use free Internet email service. And if you ask me, it is certainly the best among the lot. It provides so many innovative features (like ever growing storage) that I wonder why some people are still using other email clients!...

With the books here, you can learn methods and techniques behind many magic tricks, as well as fundamental sleight of hand. The book that you choose will depend on the path that you wish to take and the magic you wish to learn. With this in mind, here are several beginning magic books. Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic by Mark Wilson Numerous magicians began their education in magic with Mark Wilson’s excellent book that covers close-up, stage magic, and even large illusions....

We researched dozens of crepe paper options from the best craft suppliers, considering everything from color options, paper weight, and overall quality, plus size and value to find the best crepe paper for florals, party decor, and more. Our top pick, the Fiesta Crepe Paper by Recollections, comes in a variety of color options—including a couple of greens for leaf making—is made of high quality and makes crepe paper flowers a breeze to create....

History The word terracotta originates quite literally from the Italian translation “baked earth” and its use across the globe has a prominent place in history (and continues to be vastly used today). One of its earliest reference points was in prehistoric art, with some of the oldest pottery of time being found as far back as 24,000 BC. Interestingly, these early pieces were found to be Palaeolithic terracotta figurines, rather than cooking vessels, as you might expect, demonstrating how widely terracotta has been used in the art....

But, this is one instance where reproductions of an original aren’t completely worthless. In December 2014, Morphy Auctions of Denver, PA offered more than 19 reproduction lamps with the copied Tiffany signature on the leaded glass shades and/or the metal bases sold with them. Gavel down prices on these examples dating to the 1960s ranged from $960 to $5,400 (not including buyer’s premium). While not anywhere close to what an original would have sold for–and avidly shunned by some collectors–it’s worth noting that a high-quality reproduction Tiffany lamp isn’t valueless....

The most recognizable style of Shaker chair is the traditional slat- or ladder-back version, but there were many types including those with Windsor styling and a rotating chair also known as a revolver. And, of course, there’s the widely recognized Shaker rocking chair. History of the Shakers The largest and most influential community of Shakers was established in New Lebanon, New York in 1787. This community remained active until 1947, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which holds an impressive collection of Shaker furniture and home furnishings....

These Christmas crochet patterns are each different from one another in many ways, but they also have several things in common. They are all free crochet patterns. They can all be accessed online immediately to jump right in. And they are all related in one way or another to Christmas. These patterns are a great starting point for narrowing down all of your many ideas and beginning work on Christmas crafting....

Some problems are easy to solve. If you have a broken locomotive or power supply, or if your model trains are no longer made, you may want to find a professional to make the repairs. For many current sets, it is cheaper to replace than repair. If you do notice heavy dirt or corrosion, it can usually be removed with some special abrasive cleaning blocks and liquid cleaners available at hobby stores....

Definitions are referenced with permission from The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins, 6th edition. Official A.N.A. Definition Once a coin enters general circulation in the channels of commerce, it begins to show signs of wear. After many decades, the coin becomes more and more worn until only a few features remain. The process is as follows: When a coin first begins to show signs of handling, abrasion, or light wear, only the highest parts of the design are affected....

To be a prolific mosaic artist, you must exhibit patience and particular attention to detail that allows you to see the whole broken up into small shapes and colors. However, you don’t need to be a skilled artisan to try your hand at this ancient craft. Some basic knowledge will help you lay the groundwork for your mosaic masterpiece. Mosaic Definition A mosaic is an artistic technique that uses tiny parts to create a whole image or object....

What Is Cross-Stitch? Cross-stitch follows a tiled pattern, making it almost a forebearer to the digital pixel. Because it’s comprised of mostly X-shaped stitches, the overall design usually appears geometric and boxy. Most cross-stitching is done using colored cotton floss on woven fabrics, which essentially have built-in grid systems to guide each stitch. For beginners, different sizes of cotton Aida fabric is recommended due to its obvious holes and relatively open weave, but cross-stitch can be applied to fine linen as well....

Stratego.com At Stratego.com, register with a new account or login with Facebook. You can play single player or multiplayer games. There are two versions available: Stratego Original with 40 pieces and Quick with 10 pieces. You can play against the computer, challenge your friends, or be matched with a similar ranking player. You can play a League Match to be counted for the Leagues and Ladders, with the top 250 players displayed....

Rizvi prefers to keep himself away from limelight and therefore very little is known about him. The rumor is that he employs a full-time worker whose sole task is to keep removing information about Suhail from Internet. But I am sure, after Twitter IPO, this chap must be facing hard time as Suhail Rizvi is all over the Internet. And why he shouldn’t be! SEE ALSO: Interesting facts and trivia about Steve Jobs Suhail Rizvi was born in India....

Many Internet users sometimes wonder why they are seeing ads of the same company or same type of products on all the different websites they go to. Not only on different websites, but you may come across same or similar ads over several days! The answer to this mystery is hidden in a feature of Google AdSense which allows websites owners to show “interest based” ads to their visitors. A significant chunk of website owners seem to be using this feature because it is believed to be more successful in getting clicks from visitors....

This style is an American variation of the Baroque style popular in Europe earlier in the 1600s, according to American Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Sofas, and Beds by Marvin D. Schwartz. It is known to have Flemish, French, Chinese and, of course, Dutch influences. It was the first period of furniture to move away from the boxy Jacobean styles that were popular previously. The dovetailing technique for joining furniture pieces together was gaining momentum during this period and afforded lighter construction and innovation in furniture making....