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Related Articles (Sorted by topic similarity...) Word Stories: cotton Another interesting story-behind-the-word.... For other etymologies, see right column: "Special Features." Gumdrop Wreaths and Door Hangers In my opinion, one of the best projects I have ever created when it comes to ease, price, kid-friendliness, and a surprisingly eye-catching final product, these wreaths and door hangers are a great last minute holiday project. Forget gingerbread houses and cookies! This project is edible, yet easy. Etymology: A-E Archived words A-E. Wreaths for Keeps Fire up the glue gun and let the wreath-o-rama begin! Celebrating Christmas: Edible Decorations Here are some fun ideas … from simple to fancy … for making edible Christmas decorations for the holiday season. Celebrating Thanksgiving: Fall Wreaths Fall leaves, ribbon, and a hay wreath are the easy supplies for making a beautiful autumn decoration. You can hang this on your door and let the kids give them as gifts. Makes a great activity when investigating autumn and the life cycle of deciduous trees. Back Porch Crochet Washcloth Here's a simple crotchet pattern to try. Hand-made cotton washcloths are much softer than regular facecloths. Using unmercerized cotton makes care simple, just put them in the washer and dryer with your towels. A Sample Project Check out this sample project to get your ideas flowing! Checkers Washcloth, knitting pattern Hand-knit cotton washcloths are much softer than regular facecloths. Using unmercerized cotton makes care simple, just put them in the washer and dryer with your towels. Here's a simple pattern for you to try. Ripple Washcloth, knitting pattern Hand-knit cotton washcloths are much softer than regular facecloths. Using unmercerized cotton makes care simple, just put them in the washer and dryer with your towels. Here's a simple pattern for you to try. from GRIT, GUTS, and BASEBALL: the stories of Sank Powe "More In The Man" is from Ye Editor's book, GRIT, GUTS, AND BASEBALL. The book sold well and is out of print, but here's one of the stories from the life of Mississippi Coaches' Hall of Famer, Easton Sports High School Coach of the Year, Jackson State University Sports Hall of Famer, Cincinnati Reds scout . . . Coaaaach Sank Powe. Easy Ear Care Cats don't have the option of using a cotton swab to clean their own ears. So, pets need your help keeping the canal clean and maintaining ear hygiene to guard against infections. The Progress Of National Development--The First Quarter Of The Century THE political history of the second war with Great Britain is one of strong party spirit, and of a persistent opposition to the war on the part of the Federalists. The party under this name, however, had greatly changed in its principles since the accession to power of the Republicans. Instituted originally in favor of a strong central government, it was now bitterly opposed to the increase of Executive power, while the Republicans, the successors of the older Anti-Federalists, supported the administration in acts which their opponents denounced as "encroachments upon the liberties of the people" and "invasions of the principles of civil liberty." The aggressions of England, the retaliatory measures of America, and the resulting war gave abundant exercise to the virulence of party spirit, and a war of opinions kept pace throughout with the war of hostile armies. Sewing 101 - Focus on Fabric A well made garment starts with the perfect fabric. Learn about the types of fabrics, both natural and man-made that are available for home sewers these days. Early New England Print Works: Cocheco In the last quarter of the 18th century, Philadelphia became the first textile center in America. Benjamin Franklin brought John Hewson, a printer and designer over from England where he set up shop in Philadelphia ("Philly"). His wood block printed chintz panel prints were used to make center medallion designs similar to Indian palampores. These panels were cut apart and used to make cut-out chintz appliqué quilts. |
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