Crafts and Hobbies Posts

Would you like to learn how to crochet? Many think it is among some of the most therapeutic hobbies. Crocheting became popular in the early 1800s because it was a cheaper, as well as a more easily taught, way to make lace. After all, many of the stitches have a lace-like look.There is much help online so you can learn by watching. To begin, you need worsted yarn in a bright color. That way, it's e...

My dear Mother always liked to crochet. As a child, I remembered seeing her relaxing in the evening with her crocheting. She always had to be busy so that even when she was listening to the radio or to our reading homework, she was crocheting. She made potholders and doilies for our home and for gifts. Then, she used those patterns for potholders to use as the basis to crochet the clothing for our...

Have you considered collecting coins as a hobby? I found a website for ICoinCollect.com and a blog on the joy of coin collecting. The writer of this blog says it's not only an interesting hobby but it can also be monetarily rewarding.People have been collecting coins for decades. It is one of the oldest hobbies that started with only kings and wealthy people able to practice it. Coin collectors en...

Are you a stamp collector? There's a very unique website for collecting stamps and postcards that you need to check out. It's www.BestStampsAndPostcards.com. There's a blog on collecting stamps and postcards that have historical pictures of the world's industrial pursuits.Did you start a hobby of collecting stamps when you were a child? My husband has an album with pages of stamps he has collected...

As you know, traveling can be rather expensive even when it's so much fun. That's why this blog about senior discounts while traveling is of interest to me.Seniors that plan to travel by air should be sure to alert the airline ahead of time that they are 62 years old or older. In most cases they will get a 10 percent discount off published fares. Traveling by train can also provide discount travel...

Didn’t Easter pass already? The holiday, yes, but according to the Christian calendar, this week is the final week of the Easter season so there is still time left to discuss the beauty and wonder of Easter postcards!According to a recent blog on the website of Best Stamps and Postcards, the art of Easter p...

How delightful it is to hear the sound of birds chirping when you walk outdoors! And if things aren't too noisy inside your home, you can enjoy their music indoors. According to a post on a new website, you can actually create a bird sanctuary in your very own backyard. Yes, you can create a natural habitat that will make them feel safe and secure. With a little time and effort, you can have sever...

Any photographer needs an amazing business card to make a favorable impression on any prospective client. Photographer business cards should reflect the quality of the photographer. For example, if someone is a specialist in wedding photography having a beautiful beach side wedding photo on the card with all the lights and colors could help attract future clients who are nervous and probably tryin...

It's getting close to May 15th -- that's the 3rd Annual Drive Your Woodie Day. And, there's a new website -- ClassicAutoPros.com -- that gives all the information on Woodies. You'll find an interesting article with descriptions of Woodie vehicles.Do you have one of these classics or do you remember the 50s when you could see those station wagons being proudly driven on the highway? The rear portio...

Do you enjoy sewing or knitting? It's a great way to make something for a friend or family member and save some money. And, did you know that there are famous people who also enjoy sitting back and doing one of these crafts. Both men and women are excited about sewing clothes for themselves or family members. They have even started their own home businesses. Also, BestKnittingAndSewing.com is a...