Antique toys

Antique toys are popular collector items these days and many collectors are attracted to curious items. Antique toys are purchased from everyone all over the world for the stories they tell, and the eras. Almost any toy that is over 10 years old and still in reasonable condition will qualify as an 'antique toy'

Notes On The Welt Pocket

Notes on the welt pocket, its creation and sewing tips

What Makes Barbies So Successful

Everywhere in the world, Barbie dolls are being sold by the hundreds. In fact, it is being sold in more than 150 countries around the globe. Every second, two Barbie dolls are being bought, making it one of the most successful toys in the recent centuries. Barbie Dolls is an industry in its own right. It earns billions of dollars annually with business interests that do not only include toys. Barbie also has video cds, movie titles, computer games, clothes, shoes, accessories and bags. You name a fashion merchandise and they've got it.

Child Aprons - When The Mess Has To Be Accounted For

How many parents have watched their children gleefully playing with paints or clay making lots of curious treasures for mum and dad?

Challenge Coin Collecting - Finding the Right Coin

Though challenge coins have been around for a long time not all of them are worthy of being in your collection. There are so many types of coins to choose from military, federal agencies, to custom celebrations for kindergarten graduations. Each person has a specific reason for starting his or her collection to begin with.

Military Challenge Coin Collecting - How To Start Collecting Coins

The biggest question that is asked is, What is a challenge coin? Simply put, a challenge coin is a non-currency collectible coin from a unit or organization that shows off their logo, symbol, motto, or anything unique from the makers.

The Great Thing With Barbie

Whatever formula Mattel has done with its Barbie line seems to be working really well. Barbie is currently a billion dollar industry, selling products that range from toys to clothes, CD-ROMs to movie titles. Barbie collecting is an industry in itself. In fact, Barbies are second to stamps as the most collected items in the world.

Painted - Screened - Printed - Computer - Printed - A Guide to Needlepoint Canvas Terms

You see them in the titles and descriptions of needlepoint pieces all the time, but what do they mean? They are on eBay, in catalog, and in descriptions of needlepoint in magazines. How can I be sure that when I find a canvas which is a pleasure to stitch? Knowing what you are buying is the key to finding the perfect canvas. The imprecision of a printed canvas can make it difficult for a beginner to know what to stitch. The expense of a hand-painted canvas could put off someone on a limited budget. The keys to picking the perfect canvas are understanding the skills and knowing what you see when you look at a canvas.

Finding the Perfect Needlepoint Project on eBay

If, like me, you love needlepoint canvases by a particular designer, eBay can be a marvelous tool for finding canvases, even ones which haven’t been made for many years! The key is to use the “Favorite Search” tool to find the types of canvases you want.

Needlepoint - Right from the Beginning

Sometimes I think that although I became addicted to needlepoint in 1970, I did not really learn how to do needlepoint until sometime in the early 80’s. Because my then I actually had learned about materials, good technique etc. So here’s a pile of mostly unorganized tips to get you started right.

How to Use a Needlepoint Stitch Dictionary

In a stitch dictionary you will find many different needlepoint stitches diagrammed for you. These books can be one of your handiest tools when you are stitching. A book like The Needlepoint Book is a college degree in needlepoint between covers, most people (even experienced stitchers) turn to it because of the wealth of information about stitches included in it.

How to Stitch a Needlepoint Project

Stitching your needlepoint in the correct order can make your pieces look nicer and have them be more enjoyable to stitch. Often neglected when learning needlepoint, the proper order for stitching not only improves the look of our design, but makes the stitching easier and more pleasurable.

Mastering the Art of Building Model Airplane - Part One

After a lifetime of building and designing model airplanes, I could be considered an expert on the subject. But, as dear old dad was prone to say, an expert is just an extra spurt away from home. Well, I kinda think of the Internet as my home away from home, so I will just establish my expertness and take it from there.