History Delving further into raku’s history, it dates right back to the early 1550s as mentioned specifically for the Zen Buddhist Masters in their ceremonial teaware. It’s been well documented that this was the favored method of ceramics for the Zen Buddhist masters as raku ware touches on many of the things that Zen philosophy embodies, most notably its simplicity and naturalness. Raku firing really is one of the most natural techniques that you can encounter in pottery....

How It’s Done Lever knitting is a sort of variation of English knitting in that the yarn is held in the right hand. It’s different, though, because one needle is held stationary—acting as a pivot or lever—while the other needle does all the work. The yarn is usually tensioned around the lower fingers of the hand and the hand moves back and forth to form the stitches. It’s a fluid movement that cuts down on repetitive strain....

Classical Rebellion In 1844, Nabucco, an opera by Giuseppe Verdi, premiered. In the opera, a chorus of Hebrew slaves was considered to be a call for the Italians to overthrow Austria and France’s dominance. Napoléon had crowned himself king of Italy in 1805; but with the Congress of Vienna in 1815, Austria once again became the dominant power in a disunited Italy. In 1859, Italy helped France in a war against Austria as part of a push toward its unification....

How Saw Teeth Cut Each tooth on a saw blade is essentially a tiny, sharp chisel that gouges out wood fibers as it speeds through a workpiece. Typically, the more teeth a saw blade has, the smoother the cut will be. This holds true for pretty much any saw you use—table saw, miter saw, circular saw, jigsaw, scroll saw, or band saw. However, these smooth cuts come at the price of speed since blades with many teeth achieve their fine finish by cutting slowly....

Most patterns in this list use basic stitches, while a few have simple but new-to-you stitch patterns. Some you can work on in small pieces over time and others are so easy you can make them in a single day. Whether you make a blanket for a shower gift or as you wait for your little one to arrive, these patterns are sure to keep baby all snuggly. The Hudson Hexagon Blanket from The Blue Elephants Warm Welcome Baby Blanket from Make and Do Crew Baby Blanket With Easy Border from Melanie Ham Love Triangles Granny Blanket from One Dog Woof Color Block Baby Blanket from Daisy Cottage Designs Easy Crochet Baby Blanket from The Spruce Starburst Blankie from Lion Brand Alpine Blanket from Yarn Hook Needles Moss Stitch in a Square from Repeat Crafter Me Snuggle up Baby Blanket from Yarnspirations Baby Bear Five-Hour Blanket from Crochet Dreamz

This is a great project to use up scraps from your fabric stash or precuts like 10-inch squares or fat quarters. You’ll also need some quilt batting or insulated batting. Keep in mind that insulated batting will protect your hands more but cannot be put in the microwave. Pretty Little Pot Holder from Nana Company Simple Pot Holder from Radiant Home Studio Quilted Oven Mitt from The Spruce Starbright Pot Holder from Very Kerry Berry Double Pot Holder with Hand Pockets from Make It & Love It Scrappy Handmade Hot Pad from Blooming Poppies Hexie Pot Holder Project from The Sewing Directory Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover from Mary Martha Mama Fiesta Pot Holder from A Spoonful of Sugar Easy Peasy Pot Holders from Mary Martha Mama Square Hot Pads from Make It & Love It Folded Star Pot Holder from Sharon Holland Designs Scrappy Quilted Pot Holder from Chambray Blues

Use one of these free farmhouse table plans to build a kitchen table that will put your home to the top of the style list. These are so in style right now and you can save a ton of money by building one yourself. These farmhouse table plans are all a little bit different so be sure to look through them all. They come in a variety of sizes and they all have details that you can add to make them uniquely yours....

These DIY curtain ideas pull in a wide range of design styles and techniques. Most of the tutorials can be completed in a couple of hours, and a few even claim they can be done in ten minutes or less. Pick a set of drapes that will coordinate with your space and get inspired! Easy No Sew Curtain Panels from Artsy Chicks Rule DIY No Sew Pom Pom Curtains from Blue Door Living How to Make a No Sew Rolled Fabric Shade from The Inspired Room Easy No Sew Curtains from Savvy Southern Style Simple No Sew Drapery Panels from Cleverly Inspired Make a Quick and Easy Window Valance from One Good Thing Farmhouse Style Cheap Curtains from Must Have Mom How to Stencil a Drop Cloth Curtain from Sondra Lyn How to Make a Pretty DIY Window Privacy Screen from Thrift Diving The Pioneer Woman’s Linens Gone Wild from Debbie Doo’s Also, read about the 12 ways to DIY your own roman shades....

Pro tip: Add a bit of catnip to the mouse’s stuffing for a fun little surprise. Crochet Mouse Toy from Annemaries Haakblog Catnip Mouse Toy from The Spruce DIY Brushing Station from Love Pets DIY Cardboard Cat Scratcher from Dream a Little Bigger Water Bowl Planter from The Happier Homemaker Feather Wand Toy from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom T-Shirt Cat Tent from Instructables Pro tip: stabilize the vase from tipping by securing to a tile or board....

Here are 16 options for free printable Halloween invitations. Bag O’ Bones from Mr. Printables Halloween Bash from Inspiration Made Simple Spiders, Bats, and Haunted Houses from Yellow Bliss Road Little Witches from Catch My Party Owls from Martha Stewart Vintage Witches Brew from Serendipity Soiree Skeletons from Martha Stewart Pumpkin Top from Martha Stewart It’s a Halloween Party from Party Planning Center You’re Invited from Paper Crave Scary Postcards from Cottage Industrialist Festive Skulls from Do-It-Yourself Invitations Pumpkin and Bat from Print Free Cards Guess Whooo Is Having a Party from Skip to My Lou Candy Corn from Print With My Pic Trick or Treat from Better Homes and Gardens

However, when Google bought YouTube, the gamble paid off and that too in style! Today we know YouTube as one of the most successful online ventures. Let’s see a few interesting YouTube trivia and facts about YouTubeT! These statistics have been compiled from press releases made by Google and from other online sources. Infographic title: Latest YouTube Fact and Statistics Date produced: 03 March 2012 Produced by: TechWelkin.com License: Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA) Feel free to use this infographic (please provide a link to www....

These leg warmer patterns showcase a range of styles and sizes, and many are easy to adapt. Additionally, most are free, with a few patterns that offer a paid option so you can download and print a PDF version. Once you start wearing these hand-crocheted leg warmers, you might just find that you need a pair for each outfit in your wardrobe! Perfect Pointe Leg Warmers from Yarnspirations Beginner-Friendly Leg Warmers from B Hooked Boho Chic Leg Warmers from Craft Her Slouchy Crochet Leg Warmers from Top Knotch Crochet Cross Stitch Boot Cuff (on Ravelry) from Naturally Nora Crochet Easy Leg Warmers from Tiny Crafty Corner Comfy Coral Reef Leg Warmers from Stardust Gold Crochet Slouchy Crochet Leg Warmers from Sigoni Macaroni Dragon Tears Leg Warmers (on Etsy), $3, Heart Hook Home Ribbed Leg Warmers from Life and Yarn Snow Flurry Leg Warmers from Mama In a Stitch Cabled Leg Warmers from All About Ami Thigh-High Leg Warmers from Yarnspirations Unicorn Leg Warmers from Handmade Rukodelky Cozy Crochet Leg Warmers (on YouTube) from Crochet Beignet Sweet Scallops Boot Cuffs from Stitch and Unwind Meowtastic Kitty Leg warmers (on Etsy), $4, The Fablmoose Crochet Yoga Socks from B Hooked Spicy Lace Leg Warmers from Lion Brand Yarn Company Textured Leg Warmers (on YouTube) from Crochet DuJour

Winter 2018 sees a new event and a new slope Related Links 2018 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsAlpine Skiing Through the YearsEncyclopedia: Skiing Memorable Moments Jean-Claude KillyFranz KlammerAlberto TombaHermann Maier Before it was a sport, skiing was an important means of transportation. The exact origin of skiing is unclear, but there is evidence that Scandinavians were using skis to travel and hunt over snow-covered terrain as far back as 4,000 years ago....