History of the Washington Quarter The Washington quarter was the United States’ first circulating commemorative coin. It began in 1931 when the Treasury Department decided that it should honor the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth with a half dollar. Terms of the contest for the new design specified that the portrait of George Washington on the obverse should be based on the statue of George Washington by Jean Antoine Houdon. In March 1931, Congress intervened and decided that the quarter dollar should feature Washington instead of the half dollar....

History of Fractional Currency In the fall of 1861, the Civil War was raging in the United States. At first, it looked as if the Union troops would win easily. However, the Confederate troops were making a comeback in the outcome of the war was uncertain. People began to panic, not knowing which side would be the victor. They were afraid that the warring governments would start issuing paper currency to pay the war debt, which would soon become worthless....

This age-old practice has gone in and out of popularity for thousands of years. However, this method will always be around to some degree because of its practicality. Remarkably, you can make items like table runners and key chains using just your hands and a couple of inexpensive supplies. If you want to learn more about how macrame came to be and how you can get started with a macrame project, keep reading....

What is the problem in using WhatsApp on computer? First of all let’s understand why WhatsApp was not available for computers from the beginning. Well, the answer is really easy. WhatsApp was developed to be a mobile phone app. It was not intended to work as a messenger software installed on your computer (for example, Yahoo! Messenger). So, the developers of WhatsApp created various versions of WhatsApp for mobile platforms but not for computer platforms....

These crafts for kids include projects that are easy to make and mostly use household items. They’ll keep your kids busy during the winter months and some are even cute enough to give as holiday gifts. ​Popsicle stick snowman from ​The Spruce Crafts Embroidered snowman flag ​from The Spruce Crafts Smiling snowman envelopes from ​Make and Takes Tissue paper ​snowman from The Spruce Crafts Snowman felt board from ​Crafts by Amanda Paper tube snowman from Make and Takes Cotton ball snowman from As Simple As That Snowglobe snowman from No Time for Flashcards No-sew sock snowman from Easy Peasy and Fun Table setting from Better Homes and Gardens

There are also many animals that have been displaced from their homes and baby animals who have been separated from their mothers. These animals desperately need a safe place to recover. The great news is that if you have sewing, knitting, or crochet skills, you can help. These animals need handmade pouches, beds, and nests. Sewing Patterns Recovering kangaroos, possums, wallabies, and other animals need pouches and animal beds that can be sewn....

There are a number of inventive sunflower crafts for you and your kids to create. Some require paint, others require glue, a few household ingredients that you can usually find around the house round out the materials that you will need. These crafts are great for a lazy summer afternoon. Some of these crafts are even suitable for children as young as 1. Noodle Sunflowers from Crafty Morning Giant Sunflower from Inner Child Fun Sunflower Cookies from Make and Takes Sunflower Napkin Ring from She Knows Coffee Filter Sunflowers from The Imagination Tree Paper Plate Sunflower from Glued to My Crafts Simple Fork Sunflower from Crafty Morning Popsicle Stick Sunflowers from Boy Mama Teacher Mama Sunflower Peep Cake from Spend With Pennies

You’ll need markers to cover the squares in your game of valentine bingo and scraps of paper work in a pinch. You can also splurge and use conversation hearts, Hershey kisses, or M&Ms. These valentine bingo cards look best when printed on cardstock but you can also print them on normal printer paper. Using colored paper can give them a whole new look! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day activities for kids, check out these Valentine’s Day party games for kids, and themed Valentine’s Day coloring pages and word searches....

There are many different styles of nightstand plans below ranging from the rustic to the contemporary. They come in a wide variety of styles and many of the plans can easily be tweaked to make the nightstand truly your own. Build one of these bedside tables and you’ll have a useful piece of furniture that you can pass on to your children and them to theirs. Complete the look with a hand built dresser using one of these free dresser plans....

You’ll use your own measurements or a pair of pajama pants you love so you can get the fit just right. You’ll be able to make a pair of pants that are comfortable around the waist and are just the length you want. There are many different styles available for both women, men, and kids. There are also several waistband options and fun add-ons like pockets and decorative trim. Wear them with other undergarments to complete the pajama set....

These free art downloads can be used in your living areas, offices, nurseries, kitchens, kids’ rooms, bathrooms, and any other room in your home to add some color and interest. They look just as good as prints you would buy, but these are free and you can have them up within the hour. When you’ve found some of the free art online that you’d like to print, make sure you download the highest resolution that’s available....

Paper Plate Animals from I Heart Crafty Things Letter of the Week from Crystal and Co. Sticker Name Activity from Busy Toddler Painted Pasta Necklace from Picklebums Firework Stamps from Happiness is Homemade Moon Sand from Lessons Learnt Journal Egg Carton Crabs from The Spruce Crafts Squirt Gun Painting from Fireflies and Mud Pies Magic Milk Paint from Modern Parents Messy Kids Liquid Sidewalk Chalk from Growing a Jeweled Rose Straw Bead Necklace from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds Fingerprint Flowers from We Have Aars DIY Binoculars from Art Bar Natural Sun Catchers from Hands On As We Grow

These plans can provide the inspiration to get you started. After selecting a plan, look for tips on building your platform and get ready to embark on a hobby that can last a lifetime. You can always customize the look and feel of your layout with your own artistic touch. You can choose any scale you like to create your layout, and you can create similar layouts with HO Scale, N Scale, or O Gauge tracks....

Have you ever looked at a graphic tee and thought that the design was missing something? Maybe you wanted to personalize the text or use your own caption. Perhaps you are planning a large family reunion or vacation. With printable transfer sheets, you can do all of the above with things that you already have at home. Avery Printable T-Shirt Transfers for Light Fabrics allow you to personalize anything from graphic tees to aprons to tote bags using your home printer and an iron....

Explore each of the stitches listed here to find a beaded rope stitch for your next project. Tubular even count peyote stitch can also be used for other projects, such as making a beaded bezel for a Swarovski crystal Rivoli or cabochon. To make Cellini spiral easier to use in projects, you can try finishing the ends with a softer stitch such as tubular netting or tubular right-angle weave.

You’ll find images of birthday cakes, balloons, party-goers, gifts, birthday hats, clowns, and birthday greetings in this free birthday clip art. There’s plenty to choose from so look through all the sites to find the perfect image for that special person in your life. You can also grab some free birthday party crafts for you and your family to celebrate this special time. Free Birthday Clip Art, Animations, and More from Webweaver’s Free Clipart Free Birthday Clip Art from Phillip Martin Clip Art Birthday Clip Art from Free Graphics Cute and Funny Birthday Clip Art from Clip Art Queen Free Birthday Clipart and Graphics from Classroom Clipart When you’ve found a piece of birthday clipart that you’d like to download, click on the image of the thumbnail....

In the 1980s, “Where’s Waldo” creator Martin Handford sparked an adult passion for the same thing: although in his case, you had to search-and-find a hidden red-and-white-striped character named “Waldo” in a book full of red herrings. Whether you are a child or an adult, a challenge that calls on you to flex your powers of observation can be a lot of fun. It time to test how observant you are....

2-3-4 or 5 Thread Serging Sergers are available with various thread use options. You can create different stitches and different results with the number of threads you use on the serger. Again, the more you spend, the more options you will have. A 2-4 thread serger: This machine has the capabilities of a true safety stitch and a two-thread overlocked edge. Two threads are used on each operation and you can use the machine to create each stitch separately from the other....

The Wrong Way When you get to the end of the row, the needle with the stitches is in your right hand and the empty needle is in the left. To keep going, of course, you turn the knitting over, switch the needle with the stitches to your left hand and the empty needle to your right and keep on knitting. The potential problem comes with how you hold the working yarn when you start knitting that first stitch....

Read through the written instructions below to see how this stitch typically is shared, then follow the photo tutorial for a visual guide to learning this crochet stitch. Once you’ve finished learning how to crochet the v-stitch, find a simple crochet v-stitch pattern to try, such as this free crochet doll blanket pattern. You can also begin to learn different variations on the classic v-stitch, such as the crochet v-stitch shell....