Machine quilting doesn't have the same folksy reputation as quilting by hand, but it can make for a more visually dramatic quilt. The tension of the stitches creates more extreme peaks and valleys. Of course, it's also much faster to create a quilt with the help of a sewing machine. Ma...
Crochet beautiful lemon drop baby booties for your precious little one with this free pattern. This easy-level crochet pattern requires basic crochet stitches and techniques familiarity. Materials needed: 3.50mm crochet hook, 8ply yarn (Paton’s cotton blend), tapestry/yarn needle, scissors. Finishe...
When you get back to the side of the potholder that you started on, you'll need to bring the beginning and end together. Usually, you'd like to stop 6" or more before you catch the beginning, so you can join the start and end. Here, with this Photo, I didn't have as much spa...
bears have a big sinus on the top of their head, that's a big air-filled space. so where you'd put your tube in an infant wouldn't work in a bear because it would disappear into the sinus on top of their head, and so we actually had to drill a little hole much further back....
she's moving. Breeds originating in cold climates have larger-than-normal paw pads, and that's because their pads help them navigate ice and snow. Dogs bred for endurance haveso-called cat feet. Their paw pads are more rounded, and they don't need to use as much energy to lift their...
Activity Control: Cats are naturally curious and active creatures, especially when outdoors. Post-surgery, however, it’s important tolimit their physical activityto preventstitches from stretching or tearing. Inside, you canconfine your catto a single room or a safe area to ensure they don’t ...
she's moving. Breeds originating in cold climates have larger-than-normal paw pads, and that's because their pads help them navigate ice and snow. Dogs bred for endurance haveso-called cat feet. Their paw pads are more rounded, and they don't need to use as much energy to lift their...
Learning how to sew a zipper is much easier than you thought. Here you'll find everything you need to know about sewing zippers, shortening and installing a zipper, and all the zipper sewing tips I wish I knew when I was starting out. Even where to shop for zippers. Learn how to sew...
Continuing with home care for cats If your pet had a small, open wound that didn't need stitches, your vet will instruct you on how to clean it as well as how often and with what. If your pet required surgery or if the wound was small enough to leave open, you might need to temp...
It's a bit like digitized machine embroidery on a much bigger scale. Using an embroidery hoop: If your machine stitches digitized embroidery designs, it can quilt as well. You'll need to plan your quilting in hoop-sized pieces, hooping and stitching each motif separately on your basted ...