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This price guide is designed to help you identify and value Steiff animals. The values provided are for animals in a similar condition to the one shown in the photo. For the most up to date information on Steiff selling prices, be sure to check several online selling venues such as Ruby Lane, Morphy Auctions, and do completed item searches on eBay. About the Bear This bear is tan in color with a nice face, shoe button eyes, sewn nose, and mouth, shaved muzzle, long arms and legs, sewn claws, felt paw pads and original “Teddy B” tan cotton suit with brass buttons and hat....

Someone should be tagged in a photo, post, link or video etc. only if that person has some connection with that material. Sometime tagging could be done just to draw attention, but if it is overdone, it would only create nuisance for the person who is being tagged all the time. The worst aspect of tagging is that the tagged material begins to show on your wall. If you have a few hundred or more friends –your wall, in all likelihood, would be found flooded with tagged material only....

Strip piecing is a patchwork quilt-making technique that is accomplished by sewing multiple fabrics together to create a “strip set” that looks just like a portion of a quilt block. The strip set is cut apart to yield segments that replace two or more pieces of fabric. Quilt and quilt block patterns that include strip piecing methods usually have instructions on how to sew the fabrics together to create strip sets....

Where Did It Originate? Delft got its namesake from the small town it originated from in the Netherlands around the 16th century (the town of Delft is also well known for being the birthplace of famed Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer). Delft was a development on the glaze technique majolica, which has been defined as being “an earthenware covered with an opaque tin glaze and decorated before firing.” Majolica was a glazing technique that became most popular in Europe in the 15th century....

For example, when framing a residential stud wall, a building plan may call for the wall studs to be placed every “16 inches OC” against the floor plate and top plate. This means that the centers of the studs are placed at intervals of 16 inches. OC measurements are important, as building codes may have precise stipulations for the intervals for framing members such as studs, rafters, and floor joists....

Following in Barbie’s footsteps, the Bratz line includes much more than just the dolls alone—it also includes playsets, outfits, a clothing line for girls, DVDs, video games, movies, and a 2015 stop-motion web series, to name a few. Over the years, the dolls have earned several toy industry awards, including Character Brand License of the Year from Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association (LIMA), as well as several Toy of the Year and other awards from Family Fun and the Toy Industry Association (TIA)....

A kiln is basically a container in which heat is built up to the temperatures required to fire ceramics. The heat can be created by running electricity through heating elements or by burning fuels. For more information, read: Kiln Buying Basics: what to consider before buying a kiln What Kind of Kiln Is It?: types of kilns by their construction style Electric Kiln Basics: things you need to know about electric kilns before buying or installing one 3 Types of Specialized Kilns...

Click the links below to see thousands of the best free Christmas coloring pages for kids that can be found online. After they’re done coloring, they might enjoy completing a free Christmas word search puzzle. The free Christmas coloring pages include fun images of Santa, candy canes, Christmas trees, presents, snowmen, bells, teddy bears, ornaments, reindeer, wreaths, and much more. You can print these Christmas coloring pages by clicking on the thumbnail and then clicking on the image again to print it without any ads....

Buying Carving Block Some craft and rubber stamping stores sell carving block and carving tools. It is also widely available from art stores and print suppliers. Carving block is typically sold by the block or sheet, however, bulk packs are available for prolific carvers. Carving block is available in a range of sizes, from small blocks not much bigger than an eraser to large sheets which are perfect for more ambitious projects....

The first time you use a soldering torch might be a scary proposition. The open flame can seem intimidating and may make you feel more like a construction worker than a fine design artisan. Do not let these preconceived notions turn you away from soldering or divert you to use some insufficient equipment. With proper safety and practice, you can become comfortable with the flame. Find out more about why you need to use a flame torch versus a soldering iron....

No one wants to undo their work, especially when it’s rows and rows of stitches. But it can be much better to fix an error than to live with it and always know that it’s there. Small mistakes may not show, but some are too noticeable to ignore—that’s where frogging comes in. When you need to go back to a mistake in your work, it might sound as easy as pulling and unraveling the knitting, and that’s true—to a point....

PVC damage appears as greenish, milky, or grey streaks or haze. It looks like tiny green blobs on the coin’s surface in severe cases. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride; it is an additive used in plastics to make the material more pliable and less brittle. In coin collecting, PVC is most frequently encountered in the clear plastic flips in which coins are stored. If the PVC residue on the coin’s surface is removed soon enough, the coin may escape with minimal damage that is not visible to the naked eye....

Here is the screen that you get when WhatsApp detects an inaccuracy in your phone’s date and time. Most of the time, however, this error is just because of a confusing date difference. There becomes a clash between the phone date and what WhatsApp sees as date. The first thing that you should do is what WhatsApp suggests you to do. Tap of the Adjust date button and see if the date and time of your phone are really out of sync....

Those days are over when movie editing was a job for select professionals. In this new digital era, computer software have made to job of movie editing much easier. Today, we are presenting a list of best video editing software for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. Windows Movie Maker The best thing about Windows Movie Maker is that it is free and very easy to use. In terms of features, it is very basic video editor but for a beginner, it comes handy....

These crochet scarf patterns are each made with cotton yarn. It’s lightweight, durable, and perfect for a variety of different designs. This crochet pattern alternates between a set of openwork stitches and a set of denser stitches. A color change makes the difference between the two sections more dramatic. It’s a fun design that works well with almost any wardrobe.

Whether you’re creating decor for your home or making gifts for friends and family, it’s never too early to start stitching. So grab a needle and embroidery hoop and take a look at some of the sweetest Christmas patterns around. Forest Animal Christmas Pattern from Little Dear Tracks Stitched Star Holiday Ornament Pattern from Anna Scott Embroidery Holiday Mini Embroidery Patterns from The Spruce Crafts Merry Christmas Wreath Pattern from Hobbycraft Winter Snow Globe Pattern from Bugs and Fishes Polka Dot Tree from The Spruce Crafts Holiday Cuties Vintage Transfer Patterns from Vintage Transfer Finds Merry Christmas Chalk Hoop Art from ​​Flamingo Toes Geometric Christmas Patterns from The Spruce Crafts Sweet and Simple Holiday Embroidery Pattern Collection from Patchwork Posse

The next time you’re planning a new project, grab a sashiko pattern and try one or more of these ideas! Adapt a Pattern Many sashiko patterns are designed to make it easier to follow a path of stitching, but it’s okay to alter the design. For example, the photo above shows a design from the Sashiko Pattern Set 1, but with some of the lines removed. Make the pattern what you want it to be!...

Simple Booties by Jess Gets Crafty 30 Minute Baby Booties by Bev’s Country Cottage Winter Snowflake Crochet Baby Booties by Croby Patterns Baby Booties with Ribbon by Tiggy Jones Booties with Fur by YARNutopia Baby Booties Fur Topped by Wistfully Woolen Crochet Baby Converse by Suzanne Resaul Baby High Top Kimono Booties by Sylver Santika Cocoa Baby Ankle Booties by Hopeful Honey Crochet Cuffed Baby Booties by Repeat Crafter Me Dinosaur Baby Booties by Jinty Lyons Petal Princess Set by Whistle & Ivy Baby Bonnet and Booties by Meadowvale Studio Rag Quilt Baby Hats and Booties by Highland Hickory Designs

One of these 14 DIY bar cart ideas is certain to be perfect for your home, no matter what your decorating style. And you’ll have the personal satisfaction that comes with making an attractive and functional piece of furniture all by yourself. This great idea comes from the Desi Wonder Woman lifestyle/home/relationship blog. It can be made with just about any suitcase and TV tray table you happen to find....