Look at your projects and decide which tools you will need, adding tools to your collection as you develop or expand your miniature woodworking skills. The razor saw isn’t designed to cut through large pieces of wood, so isn’t practical for dollhouse builders, except for its many uses in cutting trim and moldings. Push drills are used only for drilling. Another consideration for mini drills is the size of the chuck (or holder) for the drill bits....

Here are 12 excellent card and board games, several of which focus on the business aspect of railroads. For 2 to 5 players, ages 8 and up. Designed by Alan R. Moon, published by Days of Wonder. For 3 to 6 players, ages 12 and up. Designed by Martin Wallace, published by Mayfair Games (Steam) and Eagle Games (Age of Steam). For 2 to 6 players, ages 12 and up....

Since the 15th century, the term “nap” in sewing has referred to a special pile given to cloth. Pile refers to raised fibers that are there on purpose, rather than as a by-product of producing the cloth. In this case, the nap is woven into the cloth, often by weaving loops into the fabric, which can then be cut or left intact. Carpets, rugs, velvet, velour, and velveteen are made by interlacing a secondary yarn through woven cloth, creating a nap or pile....

Valentines Galore Which St. Valentine this early pope intended to honor remains a mystery: according to the Catholic Encyclopedia, there were at least three early Christian saints by that name. One was a priest in Rome, another a bishop in Terni, and of a third St. Valentine almost nothing is known except that he met his end in Africa. Rather astonishingly, all three Valentines were said to have been martyred on Feb....

West Virginia’s early history from 1609 until 1863 is largely shared with Virginia, of which it was a part until Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861. The delegates of the 40 western counties opposed secession and formed their own government, which was granted statehood in 1863 as West Virginia. Celebrations in honor of the holiday include games, barbecues, concerts, art festivals, historic displays, exhibitions, guided tours, and reenactments of Civil War battles....

How Do the Reeds Get on the Edge of the Coin? Those small grooves that you find on the edge of a coin are usually added during the striking process. Coin dies produce the obverse and the reverse of the coin. To hold the coin securely during the striking process, a metal collar that is the exact diameter of the finished coin is placed in between the two coin dies. At the United States Mint, the collar is only 1/5000 of an inch wider than the diameter of the coin die....

Understanding Scale If you’re trying to determine what scale model train you should buy, start by learning the different options you have. Scales are expressed as a proportion to the prototype. For example, the HO scale is 1:87, so an HO-scale item is 1/87 the size of the actual full-size equipment. This translates to 0.138 inch to 1 foot. In addition to scale, model trains and other pieces may be the standard gauge or narrow gauge, which refers to the scaled width of the railway track....

You can even just work a single granny square with many rounds into a square blanket. Add an amigurumi toy in the middle to make it a baby lovey blanket. Or work it so large that it drapes over your bed. The options are seemingly endless for making granny square blankets. Granny Square Scrubby from Picot Pals Granny Square Fingerless Gloves from Emma Wilkinson via Ravelry Granny Square Scarf from Tiny Sheep via Ravelry Granny Square Crochet Hat Pattern from Meg Kealey (Myers) via Ravelry Granny Square Crochet Purse, $6....

245 to 208 million years ago During the Triassic period, all land on Earth existed as one enormous mass. It was called Pangaea. The supercontinent slowly began to break up during the Triassic Period. Some reptiles, frogs, turtles and crocodiles existed earlier, but dinosaurs didn’t appear until late in the Triassic period. The period marked the rise of small, lightly built dinosaurs. The first mammals evolved during the Triassic period. Most of the plants that existed were evergreens....

All of these coins are legal tender and of standard weight and composition. They are circulating commemorative coins to be used in daily commerce. Each state was responsible for creating a design for its quarter and approved by the governor of that state. The Secretary of the Treasury approved the final designs. The United States Mint facility in Denver and Philadelphia produced coins for circulation, while the facility in San Francisco produces Proof coins made for collectors....

Unlike traditional embroidery, punch needle doesn’t require lots of different stitch techniques. You just push the punch needle tool (and yarn or thread) through the fabric for each stitch. The process takes a little practice, but once you get it, you’ll be stitching faster than ever and creating fun textures with embroidery! DIY Rug Hook Pillow from Sugar and Cloth Autumn Bouquet Embroidery Pattern, $5, Suter Design Co. Drawing With Yarn eBook, $10, Homeday Studio Punch Time Punch Needle Inspiration from Hobby Lobby Floral No....

This article will look into some of the best but hidden features of Windows 10. If you are a Windows 10 user, these tips will help you enhance your performance and if you are using an earlier version of Windows, probably you may want to upgrade to Windows 10! Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 Task View is now popular as VD — Virtual Desktop. With Windows 10, you can create many desktops and run applications from each one individually....

All of these sewing patterns for babies include written sewing directions, diagrams or photos of the process, and any pattern pieces that you need to complete the project. Most are perfect for even a beginner sewist and will help improve your skills with fun and useful projects perfect for baby and mom. Vintage Handkerchief Baby Burp Cloths from Polkadot Chair Easy DIY Baby Headband from Coral and Co. Simple Triangle Baby Bib from Simple Simon and Company Free Baby Hat Sewing Pattern from Coral and Co....

In September 2012, Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, New Jersey has announced that collector Bob R. Simpson, co-chairman of the Texas Rangers baseball club, paid $1 million for the finest known 1943-S Lincoln Wheat cent on a bronze planchet. All 1943 Lincoln cents were supposed to be made of steel planchets coated with zinc. However, some bronze planchets left over from 1942 slipped into the production process. These error coins are extremely rare and highly sought after by error coin collectors....