Cross-stitch is a popular embroidery method that has been around for centuries, appearing in different styles in all places around the world. This the known term for the counted thread embroidery technique that involves a two stitch process to form an “X” thread on a tiled cloth called Aida. The weavings dedicated for Aida cloth …
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How To Crochet Recycled Materials
Long ago, yarn crafts weren’t just something to do while watching TV, and the materials certainly didn’t come from the craft emporium around the corner. Rather, yarn crafts were an integral part of a home – they were a way to make clothing, as well as a few fancier embellishments to spruce up the place. …
How To Crochet Granny Squares
Although its name defies its beauty, the granny square is one of the most delicious, versatile and addictive patterns that exist in the world of the crochet divas. Its possibilities are seemingly endless and with that, the granny square becomes a creative mind’s dream. Combining colors, textures and different yarns into an ever-growing pile of …
How To Collect Magic The Gathering Cards
Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game printed by Wizards of the Coast gaming company. Each year they release new sets of cards to keep the game fresh and ever-changing. For the past twenty years, gamers have been entertained and challenged by this wonderful game’s changing face. Normally played between two opponents, Magic represents …
How To Coach Olympic Weightlifting
Olympic weightlifting has seen a drastic increase in popularity in recent years. This has had many benefits for the sport, but has resulted in a dilution of the quality of coaching: the increased demand for coaches has meant a number of ‘overnight coaches’ have appeared with no more experience or knowledge than can be provided …
How To Coach Girls’ High School Basketball
There seems to be a stereotype out there these days that coaching girls’ high school basketball is not as glamorous or as valuable as coaching high school boys’ basketball. Of course, this faulty thinking usually comes from people that have never coached girls. It is important to know whatever gender you are coaching, all your …
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How To Become The Best Teacher You Can Be
Are you a new educator who yearns to be the kind of teacher you remember fondly from your own childhood? Do you want your students returning year after year to thank you for the care you showed them in the classroom? Follow these tips and become the kind of favorite teacher your students won’t soon …
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How To Become a Clinical Psychologist
The field of clinical psychology has come a long way, establishing itself as a scientific, needed profession. As a clinical psychologist, you will work to keep everyday people in tip-top mental health. By helping people gain insight into their deep-seated feelings, resolve conflicts, and create healthy goals and changes, you will make a tremendous difference …
How To Become a Babysitter
Babysitting in one of the first jobs for many Junior High kids and older. If you are one of these kids who has turned 12, 13, 14 or more and is looking for some ways to make extra money, this is the right page. Maybe you don’t know anyone who has young children to babysit …
How to be an Equine Therapy Assistant
When I tell people I’m involved with equine therapy, the first question I usually get is ‘How can horses provide therapy?’ That usually leads to me rambling on about my weekly volunteer duties, but the long story short is that horses are very effective therapy tools for people of all ages who live with a …