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Crafts information and tips:

There are many websites and information available on the internet, here are few good examples.

 

AMA-Academy of Model aeronautics for the radio-control model enthusiasts:

http://www.modelaircraft.org/

 

Basketry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basket_weaving
http://nationalbasketry.org/
http://www.basketweavingsupplies.com/

California Indian Basketry:

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24035

Making bows:

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Bow-Out-of-a-Ribbon

 

Calligraphy resources:
http://calligraphyletters.org/

Ceramics supplies and information:
Aftosa was founded in 1983 and has been supporting ceramic and glass artists for over 31 years. 1776 Wright Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Toll Free: 1-800-231-0397
http://www.aftosa.com/

Gardening and plants:
http://gardening.about.com/library/bl_A_to_Z_Plants.htm

Birds and Blooms Magazine for Nature and Gardening:

http://www.birdsandblooms.com/

 

Plants attract Birds

United States Dept. Of Agriculture provide gardeners and growers to enter their zip code and find out their geographical zone for proper plants:   http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

 

Create a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden

Knitting information and supplies:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting
https://www.anniescatalog.com/?source=BBRAND1

Cheryl Brunette, an expert in teaching knitting has a video online series about “How to knit a sweater 101”; subscribe and follow the online detailed instructions to complete a child size sweater include learning knitting techniques that will turn out to be the size and shape that is planned.

https://howtoknitasweater.com/

 

Needlepoint and embroidery:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint
http://www.needlepoint.com/learn/beginners/

Painting supplies:
http://painting.about.com/od/paintingforbeginners/ig/painting-techniques/

 

Visit artist Stefan Baumann's website for additional images of landscape and wildlife art. 

 

Kodak photo tips

 

Sewing and Quilting Supplies and information

Sewing and quilting:
http://www.nancysnotions.com/
http://makezine.com/craftzine/
https://www.fabric.com/

https://www.fairfieldworld.com/store/?fwp_search=cotton%20batting&fwp_category=batting

 

David Trumble; an expert in sewing machines can be reached at the following sites:
contact@sewinganswer.com
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=N5tic&m=1p45gAeImWlswz&b=dUAFic6_PfAScUYLC045XQ
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=N5tic&m=1p45gAeImWlswz&b=rpkJraQtMrowOwlIxPqoUw
http://www.joann.com/

Small World Workshops, Inc.(SWWI) Sewing group help to sew “Trip Around the World Quilt” for kids in need. SWWI is accepting unused cotton fabric for making similar quilts.
Please email smallworldworkshop@yahoo.com for details

 

 

 

Here’s a website provides various DIY Face mask options, sewing information and instructions:

https://www.applegreencottage.com/diy-face-mask-patterns/

Soap making resources and suppliers:
http://millersoap.com/soapallveg.html by long time soap expert Kathy Miller
http://www.brambleberry.com/
http://www.bulkapothecary.com/

Stained Glass free patterns:
http://www.sg-patterns.com/free-stained-glass-patterns.html

 

Weaving :
http://www.cottonclouds.com/index.asp
http://www.woolery.com/store/pc/home.asp

Well Read Book Club

http://www.wellread.org/

Wikipedia has a list of the National parks of the United States, it’s listed in alphabetical order under the park name: Preserve our environment

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States

 

Wood worker supplies since 1972:
5604 Alameda Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
1108 North Glenn Road, Casper, WY 82601
1125 Jay Lane, Graham, NC 27253
1-800-645-9292
http://woodworker.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Home%20Page%20%5bBrand%5d&utm_term=woodworking%20supplies

The American Woodshop host Scott Phillips and his wife Susie have an excellent TV show demonstrate how to wood carving and creating beautiful fun projects:

http://video.wbgu.org/show/american-woodshop/

Free Patterns for sewing, knitting and various crafts projects:

https://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=470

 

eHow has lots of techniques and projects.

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