Teaching Children to Knit
Teaching children to knit can be a gratifying experience, but it can also come with frustration if the child isn’t ready. Trying some different approaches can help make the process…
What Is Loom Knitting and How Does It Work?
You probably know that you can knit with needles and weave with a loom, but have you ever tried knitting with a loom? Not only is it possible, but loom…
Collecting Fine Antique and Vintage China
Buying Vintage Dinnerware If you’re thinking newer is better in terms of budgeting, that’s not always the case. Some vintage dinnerware patterns (whether bone china or earthenware), especially those dating…
Where to Get Your Antiques Appraised
There are a number of factors to consider when you need to get an antique or collectible appraised. Sometimes it’s a matter of just knowing how much something is worth…
What Is Slag Glass?
The first pressed glass pieces that collectors refer to as “slag glass” were made in the 1890s, using the glass-like by-product of iron ore known as—you guessed it—slag. These items…