The block’s nine-patch center requires a bit different assembly method than we’ve used in our other Bento Box patterns, and it has more levels of strips (in different widths) surrounding the center. Not sure how to print the patterns? Learn the best method. Finished block size: 15" x 15" Finished quilt size: 60" x 75" (without borders) The quilt blocks are strip pieced. Fabrics for the Nine Patch Bento Box Quilt The quilt can be scrappy but do try to choose fabrics of similar color value (contrast) within each fabric designation....

Although people have been creating scrapbooks since the 15th century, it did not develop as an industry until 1980. Today, even people that are artistically challenged can enjoy making scrapbooks. Thousands of scrapbook supplies and embellishments may be purchased at any craft store, making it easy for anyone to create a lovely scrapbook layout. Scrapbooking is not only a method to preserve memories for future generations but also a creative outlet....

Materials Needed to Decorate Eggs: Hard boiled or blown out eggsFood coloringVinegarWater (should be room temperature or warmer than the eggs you are coloring)Optional: Crayons, stickers, rubber bands, and other objects to make designs How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Hard-boiled eggs must be kept in the refrigerator after coloring to ensure food safety. If you don’t mind eating eggs with colorful shells, these can be eaten as is or used in recipes, like egg salad....

Castor oil will speed up the rate at which your soap will get to trace - so we usually leave it out of recipes that require complex swirls or designs. All of the soap recipes in Sandy Maine’s book, “The Soap Book” are made with 44% vegetable shortening (Crisco), 28% coconut and 28% olive oil. If it’s good enough for Sandy Maine (of SunFeather Natural Soap Company), it must be pretty good....

Size Matters Wheels come in many different sizes. For freight and passenger cars, 28-inch, 33-inch, and 36-inch diameter wheel sizes are most common. The 28-inch wheels are sometimes found on older equipment but are most frequently seen in modern times on multi-level autoracks where reducing the car height as much as possible is the goal. The 33-inch wheels have been the most common size for most of the 20th century. The 36-inch wheels are seen on modern cars, especially hoppers, covered hoppers, tank cars, and coal gondolas....

All of these words include at least four vowels. Though vowel tiles may only be worth one point each—and these words may not be the highest scoring on the board—they will help clear your rack! Aaliis to Azalea An “A” tile or two can be your best chance of getting rid of some vowels. This is one of the longest lists you’ll find. Look carefully and you can say “adieux” (13 points, farewell) to those vowels without spending an “aeonic” (8 points, indefinitely long) amount of time on your turn....

To help you select the right glue gun for your needs, we researched and tested the best options on the market, considering the size, temperature controls, and heater wattage of each. Our favorite pick, the Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, heats to high temperatures quickly and bonds well to multiple different surfaces. Here, the best hot glue guns available now. Safety features include a safety fuse, insulated nozzle, and side fins that prevent glue from flowing backing up when the gun is laid down....

Below are a number of different types of case furniture pieces, including the commode, highboy, lowboy, credenza, lingerie chest, secretary, and the breakfront. For instance, the fancy example shown here made of gilt-lacquered rose- and tulipwood, covered with intricate, floral-themed marquetry is a prime example of a commode. This one, with haughty provenance, belonged to the 10th Earl of Harrington and was purportedly made by renowned furniture craftsman Thomas Chippendale....

Quilt binding can be constructed from a fabric that’s already been used in the design, or with any other fabric that works with the layout. Binding can be made from a single layer of fabric, but two layers (called double-fold binding) are much more durable. Quilt Fabric Grain Best for Binding Lengthwise grain binding strips have threads that tend to run fairly straight along their length, where they run parallel to the edges of the quilt....

What Is a Biscuit? Before we can discuss how to use a biscuit cutter or plate joiner, it helps to know what a biscuit is. Biscuits are thin, football-shaped slices of wood, typically made from compressed beechwood. A biscuit is glued into a slot in one edge of a board and then into a corresponding slot in the adjoining board. Biscuits are particularly useful in cabinet construction or when gluing up a few individual boards to make a tabletop....

If you do decide to use a keyboard, it is simple — just identify a good standard Bluetooth keyboard that is compatible with your iPhone or the iPad. The keyboards are nominally priced and simple to use. Therefore, this article will only focus on the Bluetooth Keyboard. Pairing a Bluetooth Keyboard Various compact keyboards from Anker’s are quite popular as they work with any mobile devices and computers and the keys are designed to work for iOS devices as well....

After logging in to your FeedBurner account, you can see how many people have subscribed to your RSS feed. But this count keeps on changing. One day if FeedBurner is showing that you have 2218 readers –the next day count may come down to 2207 and the next day it might suddenly shoot up to 2229. Why this FeedBurner count changes so much? This is a question that strikes a large number of people who distribute their RSS feed via FeedBurner....

The stitch is composed of three vertical stitches which are tied or wrapped together with a horizontal stitch. It gets its name from the bundled threads resembling a sheaf of wheat. Working the Sheaf Stitch To work the sheaf stitch, make three vertical straight stitches. As you complete the third stitch, bring the needle up to the center-left side of the group of stitches (point 1). This should come up under the vertical stitches, so make sure your needle doesn’t split any of the threads....

Here are many delightful patterns for fall. You’ll find plenty of pumpkins and leaves and a harvest of other great designs. Corbet suggests, “You can stitch them up with simple line stitches (perhaps in an autumnal variegated floss, to keep it really simple?), or you can go all out with fillings and color and all kinds of stitch selections.”

These are some great looking flashcard sets with wonderful illustrations. They range in style from modern to vintage, but they all are clear and easy to understand. They’ll provide your child with lots of fun and start them off on the right foot with love for learning. These printable alphabet flashcards work best when printed on card stock. They’ll last even longer if you can laminate them. If you don’t have a laminator, check with your local school and library to see if they have one you can use for free....

Lamb and Chick Sachets by Amy Sinibaldi Embroidered Bunny Pendant from Flamingo Toes Easter Egg Pin Cushion by Kitty Wilkins and Hillary Goodwin Bunny In A Hoop Embroidery from Down Grapevine Lane Printable Easter Egg Stitching Cards from Handmade Charlotte Bunny and Egg Easter DIY from Sarah Jane Studios Fancy Felt Egg from Shiny Happy World Easter Egg On A Branch Tea Towel from Bird Brain Designs

The kitchen sewing projects listed here are all easy sewing projects, so even the beginner can handle making them. You’ll find free patterns for oven mitts, pot holders, tortilla holders, placemats, reusable grocery and snack bags, dish towels, and many more. One-Hour Oven Mitt from The Spruce Crafts Reusable Snack Bags from Coral and Co. Microwave Bowl Pot Holders from The Spruce Crafts Farmhouse Style Hanging Kitchen Towel from Polka Dot Chair Durable, Reusable Grocery Bag from The Spruce Crafts Fabric Tortilla Warmer from Make It & Love It Smock Apron from The Spruce Crafts DIY Tea Towels from Houseful of Handmade Reversible Patchwork Stand Mixer Cover from The Spruce Crafts Toaster Cozy from Sew4Home Unpaper Towels from A Beautiful Mess Chambray Placemats from Polka Dot Chair Denim Rug from A Beautiful Mess

Building a DIY desk can be a beginner to intermediate woodworking project depending on what plan you choose to tackle. Whichever one you choose, you’ll find detailed building instructions, diagrams, and photos to help you along the way. The free plan includes a supply list, diagrams, photos, and instructions to help you build it. DIY Truss Desk Plan from Shanty 2 Chic This free desk plan includes dimensions, a materials and tools list, a cut list, building directions, and photos of others who have used the plan to build their own desk....

Some of the patterns in this list use pre-cuts, which makes it even easier to piece your quilt top. Others will help you use those fat quarters in your stash a few form illusions that make you question just how that was done with only the simplest of pieces. Simple Charm Pack Baby Quilt from Coral and Co. Plus Quilt Pattern from For the Love of George Peaches and Cream Quilt Tutorial from Simple Simon and Co....